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Since you have the SR battery pack (~100kWh), and the software update that shows numeric SOC fulltime, simply multiply displayed SOC x 2, and that’s your range (reasonable approximation). If you’re planning to drive mostly 75mph, subtract 10% from that range. If you’re planning to drive mostly...

I think no. 7 should be at the top of the list: if you live in a big city, in a dense downtown area, it seems less likely that you own a garage at your home. This is critical for success with a Lightning, or any EV, imho. One really needs the convenience and flexibility of at-home charging...

I think you mean 208V, not 208A. And yes, I have the same situation with the charger installed at my workplace, as only 208v available, not 240v.

I’ve seen as high as 178kW charging my ‘23 XLT SR on a 350kW EA. My understanding is that charging kW in our Lightnings is determined by available current, due to the relatively low pack voltage (mid-300V). EA 150kW units max at 350A (345V x 350A = 121kW charging) while EA 350kW units can...

I’ve tried Ford’s cooled leather seats. Kind of feels like sitting down on a wet park bench, and having the water soak through your pants all the way to your skin. That clammy wet feeling is what you get, for spending the premium to get cooled leather seats. It’s not even close to the comfort...

I wouldn’t spec anything lower than XLT 312A, for the simple reason that this is the lowest spec that includes modern Driver Assistance capabilities: Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Centering (not just Lane Keeping), and Speed Sign recognition. Any lower spec (Pro and base XLT) has driver...

Adaptive Cruise Control is not the steering function; it’s only “smart” speed control relative to traffic and speed limit signs. Trying to understand: isn’t Bluecruise just the final stage of a 3-stage Driver Assistance progression? 1) Adaptive Cruise control: speed is controlled relative to...

The ICE F150 options Bluecruise with Sync 4 (the infrared cameras are in drivers door pillar and bezel of 12” landscape screen). Lightning XLTs (and possibly Pros) could get same treatment for ‘24, considering Ford’s announced strategy of including necessary Bluecruise hardware on all F150s, in...

It’s still hard to plan a Tesla road-trip using only V3 supercharger locations. That’s not a big deal if you’re driving a Tesla, you just have a few slower charge stops, at the V2s. In the Lightning, however, being unable to use an essential V2 location will be a frustration in trip planning...

It’s been announced that only the V3 Superchargers will be made accessible to non-Teslas, and not the greater-in-number V2s. While charging speeds are much better on the V3s, there are a few critical-path V2 locations in the rural midWest, for example, that won’t help fill the DCFC gaps for...

Have seen 168kW from EA 350kW EVSE (I know, it’s not supposed to be that good!). Once added 25% in 10min (means avg 100kW). Don’t listen to advice about 150kW being sufficient: the higher current output (amps) of a 350kW unit accomplishes faster charge rates on the Lightning, due to its...

I have a question. I have read comments about “ping ponging” before, but I don’t understand something: the basic “Lane-Keeping” feature ought to ping-pong (old technology, it works that way), but not “Lane CENTERING”, and not Bluecruise! I have Lane Centering in my XLT 312A (but not...

The Sync 4 screen (and door pillar) on the ICE F150 has the eye-tracking hardware built in (as opposed to the ugly dash appendages with Sync 4A). Bluecruise should become available on 2024 Lightning XLT, and perhaps Pro, with Sync 4.

I have the same setup (Tesla WC Gen3 + Lectron 48A Adapter) and similar problem: charges at 11kW for a couple of hours, then throttles down to 4kW and red LED flashes on the Tesla WC. The Tesla WC is under roof, while the truck is sitting in direct sunlight. The spec of the Lectron adapter...

I don’t think the floated change to LFP will be for better range. It will impact the SR battery pack (not the ER), will result in a heavier pack (probably SR pack comparable weight to ER pack), and lower cost to Ford. Advantages will be: LFP can charge to 100% frequently, without battery...

Would like to see more options from Lariat available on the XLT trim: Bluecruise without Sync 4A (like ICE F150) and those ridiculous nannycam appendages on the dash; memory seats/steering wheel position, Homelink, lighted visor mirrors, but all with the extremely comfortable (dare I say, more...

I think that purchasing any Lightning without Adaptive Cruise Control/Lane Centering (not just Lane “Keeping”) is a decision likely to be regretted in a couple of years. Absent those features, the Pro and the base XLT are overpriced. Just saying.

I don’t think it’s quite that simple, in the case of a double-digit reduction in MSRP, by a manufacturer. It’s not like a rebate (which is a transient incentive) or a low finance rate. There are finance contracts that were given by a lender based upon debt:equity ratios which are now upended...

1) The Lightning’s 360-camera is of incomparable value in tight maneuvers such as you are describing (it works in forward as well as reverse, just press the “cameras” button). 2) Those camera views are incredibly clear and accurate. I pull into my garage and (have to) reliably stop 2” from the...

I think it’s difficult to make a load calculation based upon specs on labels of motors, heaters, etc., as they do not reflect age/condition, or the specs of any previously-replaced components; whereas, taking an actual current measurement reflects all of the unknowns. True, you’d probably never...