Some other notes… FWIW. The ride is noticeably stiffer with the 22” vs 18”, and I did use Forscan to adjust the wheel circumference so that speedometer and odometer remained accurate. There are calculators online that will tell you the circumference difference for any tires you’re considering.
I changed out the 18 inch stock wheels on my Pro for 22 inch wheels (Ford Performance) and tires that match the Platinum sizing. The 22 inch General Grabbers are almost done at 40,000 miles, with the outer edges definitely wearing faster than the rest of the tire. Unofficially, comparing my...
As mentioned, fuse slot #37 worked for 12V ignition power (see fuse box or manual to locate it, under the glove box).
I don't remember for sure, but I think I used this add-a-circuit to tap into it:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DLXWTQY/
As said above, it’s a balance between drive time and charge time. There is no magic speed that will be optimal for everyone or every trip. Here’s my real-world data (Pro SR with platinum wheels). The variation at each speed is mostly explained by air temps and wind speed.
Here's my real-world data (Based on 20-mile tests. For range, multiply by 98kwh).
The variation at each speed is generally predictable based on Headwind and Temperature.
I've charged at several 62.5kw Chargepoint stations and I usually average 45-55kw on those.
That’s correct. I changed to the Ford Performance 22” wheels with the same Grabber tires that come stock on Platinums.
Link below to the wheels I have. Total weight with 33" Grabber tires was 87lbs, vs 70-something for stock 18's with 32" Michelins. I don't have solid data to back this up...
My SE Pro with 22" General Grabber HTS60 was measuring 7/32" on front and 8/32" on rear when rotated at @11K miles. I keep them around 42PSI.
I guess that puts me on track for about 25K life span.
I took a chance on this set for only $16. The quality feels good and the color seems to match the other LED's just fine.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081S85YGJ
I initially missed that there are 3 lines to update in Forscan. Once I figured that out the bed lights started working, both with the...
I installed the Rostra seat heaters and lumbar support into the Pro.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rpc-250-1900
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D4BNC8E
Used open fuse slot #37 for ignition-on power, and ran the wires under the flooring.
The trickiest part for me was disconnecting the seat...
I installed the Rostra seat heaters and lumbar support into the Pro.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rpc-250-1900
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D4BNC8E
Used open fuse slot #37 for ignition-on power, and ran the wires under the flooring.
The trickiest part for me was disconnecting the seat...
Here’s another option, allowing a generator hookup to a single circuit. Worked great to run my furnace (which I needed because my main panel won’t support a normal interlock)...
I'm now running my gas furnace (blower, etc.) from the F150 Lightning!
Whole house power was beyond my budget, but the EZ Generator Switch seems to work well to back up targeted circuits.
The setup is shown below and used one of the truck's 110V outlets. I ran a two hour test with no issues...
Not taking the Lightning.
There are only a few fast chargers within 100 mile radius of Fort Wayne, IN and I don't want to risk finding a line at the one I'd be counting on. Crowds at the 62.5kWh station in Lima, OH have bitten many EV owners traveling I-75 between Cincinnati and Detroit...
I like the leather much more than the rubber wheel and it turned out looking like it should, as if was there from the factory. My only doubt is whether I should have added a heated wheel, but from what I can tell (based on youtube video below) that would have been about 3X the cost and effort...