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The owners manual is quite clear that there are only four places on the frame where the truck can be lifted, and none of them are in the center. I would escalate this issue to Ford customer service immediately. You need to hold the dealer fully responsible for any damage to the truck, even if it...

I recently cancelled my Lectron NACS>CCS adapter order after waiting more than a month for an item that, both on its website and in emails, Lectron claimed was "in stock." Clearly, it was not. When I did that, I noticed something else: Lectron had charged my card at the time I ordered. Most...

For what it’s worth, things are not much better with the third-party adapters either. Lectron is sending out promotional notices claiming that they have their adapter in stock, but when I emailed them yesterday and asked about the shipping date for my previously ordered adapter, I was told that...

Yes - using CarPlay. I haven't noticed that Apple Maps nav stops when I activate Ford nav, but I will pay more attention the next time I use it. I prefer Apple Maps for the initial routing, in part because I think it does a better job with destination SoC (both at the start, and with updates...

I do it all the time. But I wait until about 20 minutes from the charger to do it; otherwise the dual voice directions are annoying.

Huh... this seems like a problem that deserves a solution, or two. 1) How tough could it be to create a plastic hubcap that clips onto the existing wheel and improves its aero performance? As someone who drives his Lightning at highway speeds A LOT, I would pay for a simple mod that gave me...

I have driven my SR Pro on six trips of more than 1500 miles, with over 100 billed DCFC sessions on EA alone in eight different states. The Lightning is an extraordinarily comfortable long distance cruiser, a sheer pleasure to drive. I minimize the impact of charging sessions by combining them...

Kyle’s videos could be at least 60% shorter if he wasn’t in love with the sound of his voice, or stopped saying every inconsequential thought that popped up in his mind. Tom can be wordy too, but at least I feel like he’s communicating useful information when he talks.

I've pushed it to 1% on two occasions (both more-or-less intentionally). On one occasion, I really didn't notice much change in the truck's behavior - I was able to pull up to the dispenser and begin charging (I was on the road). The other time was more interesting. I experienced a reduction in...

Yeah, I noticed that, too. I gotta think that is 1) A mistake or 2) Will change as soon as the newest phase of chargers (behind the older front rows) are opened. I think some of the ones in the rear may be V4s. That said, the one location I really cared about - Quartzite, AZ - is...

Interesting report on a mountain trip. I have put 25K miles on my SR Pro in 13 months, including six trips of 1500+ miles; I've used DCFC chargers in eight different states. For the most part, I think the challenges of road tripping an EV are hugely over-stated; I've never been unable to go...

Yeah, there are a number of data points that I wish were reported by the Lightning, and actual kWs remaining in the battery is one of them. Another: The charge rate in kWs being requested by the vehicle and the actual amount being supplied by the DCFC charger. Knowing this would help expose EA's...

I've read that the ICE F150 has a drag coefficient of .463, and have seen several different numbers for the Lightning, including .40, .44 and even .56 (?). I'm inclined to think it is around .42. To put that in perspective: Rivian says its R1T achieves a drag coefficient of .30, which is...

I wrestle with the Ford/CarPlay interconnect (or lack thereof) all the time - as recently as this afternoon. I have problems with it even when my iPhone is jacked into the truck with a USB cord. I'm not optimistic that it will ever be fixed, in part because I suspect that most of the problem...

I’ve gotten as high as 167 as well on my 2023 Pro SR, but not on an EA charger. I think my best on EA is 162.

The vehicles that have adopted that approach - for example, the Kona - end up being pretty mediocre EVs. Electric drive trains offer multiple and meaningful opportunities to create superior vehicles - the Lightning is a good example - but you need a dedicated platform to do that.

CarPlay instability is a VERY frequent topic on this forum. I use a USB-C to Lightning cable with my iPhone and it still flakes-out. It is hard to know if it’s a Ford or Apple problem.

MacRumors is reporting that iOS 17.4 - now in beta for a likely March release - includes eight new CarPlay apps: It is not clear whether these apps will require next-gen CarPlay 2 - due for release later in 2024 - or will work in "classic" CarPlay. While some of us would like Ford and Apple...

I usually drive at 68 mph on interstates, though my travels take me through the high altitude parts of Arizona and New Mexico, and when over 5,000 feet - where aero drag is reduced - I will set the cruise control up to 72 mph. I also generally go faster on downhill stretches. I have a...