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Resetting the BMS will not likely help unless you install a new battery. The LVB does not like short trips or driveway shuffles. It lights up all of the modules and drains the LVB for the next 30 minutes until it shuts them back down. A few driveway shuffles or trips to the corner store, or...

I've had a case a couple of weeks ago where the Plug and Charge switch got turned off inadvertently, somehow through an update or other hiccup. I couldn't charge for about an hour while I was talking to the FordPass support guys because the switch in FordPass simply wouldn't turn on. It...

I lube with a lithium-based spray grease, then wipe off all excess and use Fluidfilm (lanolin based) to seal the joints. Fluidfilm is probably overkill but it builds a protective barrier that keeps the grease in and the water/salt out.

True for flooded lead-acid batteries. For AGM batteries, slightly less than fully charged is better as it reduces the risk of burning the plates. AGM is happy around 80-90% SOC long term. Our trucks do this but only when running or when charging the HVB. It does not manage the discharge...

Yes departure time might work but it seems silly to jump hoops like that. The LVB discharges are down to about 40% SOC before the truck shuts things down and charges it. I have the updated sensor but I think that only fixes a calibration issue. No OBD2 monitoring. Now I simply plug in my 5...

I wouldn't leave it in the truck. It won't work but if someone finds out you have it in the truck, a quick smash and they are driving away. I leave it in my travel bag so it is only in the truck during transit or charge stops, not daily.

I have the factory Ford retractable running boards now since my 2018 ICE and now on my 2023L. They are much easier for my elderly parents. Bigger and lower. They do take some maintenance. They need to be lubricated/sealed every year or they will cause some problems. My 2018 gave me some...

My wife and I both use PAAK now for almost 3 years on our MME and Lightning. In the first 6-8 months or so, there were a couple of updates that would leave us frustratedly hanging for about 15 minutes. It has been uneventfully reliable for nearly 2 years. That said, I use PAAK for local...

Ford does not rely on servers for PAAK. It is a local Bluetooth technology. FordPass functions like Climate control and SOC status use the Ford servers but not door/key type access.

That would be similar to stepping from the H3 to the H4. They are the same price and still more expensive than the more popular, higher capacity H5 and H6. I don't think anyone knows for sure how that will work out until one of us tries it. :sunglasses: I've never needed to jump start it...

The passive logger doesn't pull anything measurable on my 1/100th DC Hall effect ammeter. It might pull a few milliamps when I connect to the Bluetooth to pull the data, but for the most part, it is negligible. I have one on the wife's MME too, and her drain profile is way lighter since she...

Yes, I've been after Ford to do this for nearly 2 years. A simple 12v maintenance voltage when plugged in during the charge window would solve it for most situations instead of discharging the LVB. Unplugged, don't freak out on a single discharge cycle and keep it between 50-80% for multiple...

I use a passive monitor on the battery that collects voltage and SOC data every minute and allows me to graph it. The passive monitor leaves the truck to manage its modules as it normally would rather than use an OBD2 type monitor which keeps modules live longer than normal. This is my last 5...

Yes, I know my patterns aren't normal. My daily morning driveway shuffle to let my wife out/in the garage through the winters exacerbates my problem. I've monitored it for nearly 2 years, and I'm sure it is due to the drive frequency/driveway shuffle. It was no problem with my 2018 ICE F150...

Yes you are right, my LVB is bad - this is the 2nd one in 30 months and 100% due to my irregular driving schedule. I can get a week or more when the LVB is new, same as you, so the truck is normal for a Lightning. The issue is a lack of daily driving. It only affects a small percentage of us...

Unfortunately, this only works if you drive daily. It doesn't work if you don't.

Faster charging is not likely an option. I believe the BMS limits the speed the little H3 battery can receive a charge to keep from frying it. This charging speed limit will not likely go away with a larger battery and if your driving habits result in a chronically undercharged H3, it will...

I'd probably buy it. The screen issue would be the concern. Other items are minor, and appear to be caused by a faulty 12v battery, except the door trim/airbag repair - is that from the damage done by Ford Assistance opening the door? If the screen blacks out after you buy, it may be a wire...

I have had the ports stop working after an update. I'm not sure if it also took out the wireless pad too. I restarted the Sync system and the ports came back live. Press/hold the Volume Down and the Skip Right buttons on the wheel for 10-12 seconds until the screen restarts. BTW, I've had...

If you want to open your options to include the Tesla V3 and V4 Superchargers for DC Fast Charging, you will need an adapter. Ford now sells the Lectron adapter but you might get it faster by ordering one from Lectron directly. A2Z is another good alternative. Both of these units have UL/CSA...