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I have two homes, one in the Mojave Desert and the other in the rural hills of the Ozark Mountains. In both locations I am miles from the nearest paved road, and on my driveway alone (in the Ozarks) the truck has to negotiate a long, vertical trek up a difficult to maintain rocky, rutted surface...

I’m surprised by the number of Lightning owners reporting short tire life. I am at 57K miles on the OEM Michelins (2023 Pro SR) and I’m confident I’ll get to 60K with margin to spare. I’ve rotated every 12K-15K miles and currently run the tires a couple PSI high.

Not that it matters, but I got the frunk update and did need revisit one or two settings, including the number of clicks needed to unlock all the doors. I think we can all agree that Ford knows trucks. Software? Not so much.

Echoing points previously made: 1) ABRP is probably best used to survey routes in advance, rather than a real time driving tool. 2) Apple Maps + CarPlay is solid, especially after upgrading to iOS 26. I do A LOT of long distance driving and it is my preferred real time app. 3) In the last...

I would love to have the work surface in my 2023 Pro, but it wasn’t even an option when I ordered it. Here is a video on how a guy did it on an ICE truck; I suspect the process is the same on the Lightning:

This raises a question in my mind: If I wanted to swap the 18” wheels/tires on my Pro for a 20” set, how do I recalibrate the truck so it correctly measures speed and distance?

Since your response was positive and constructive, let me amplify mine: I drive long distances mostly for purpose, not vacations. I carry A LOT of expensive, battery-powered gear with me - computers, cameras, drone, power tools, etc. - and the frunk is a godsend. I can store my stuff securely...

As someone who has taken his SR Lightning on 14 road trips (and about to leave on #15) of more than 1500 miles each, I think this take is comically absurd. I do an insane amount of long distance driving and the Lightning fits my use case perfectly. It is a joy to drive.

Or when it comes from the factory. My 2023 Pro came low (but above minimum) and the dealer remedied it at a service appointment when I called attention to it. Since then it has been fine.

I’ve charged my Lightning at DOZENS of different Supercharger locations from California to Florida, and have NEVER failed to get a charge because the cord was too short. Do I effectively need to take two stalls at v3 stations? Yes. Is the cable barely long enough? Yes. (side note: v4 stations...

If you do any traveling, it is essential to have both NACS>CCS and NACS>J1772 adapters. A2Z has combo pricing (and discounts) and their adapters are solid and their customer support is superb. On point: I recently traveled from NW Arkansas to Fort Lauderdale, circuitously more than 1750 miles...

Let’s be clear: EVs experience fires at 1/60th - that’s ONE SIXTIETH - the rate of ICE vehicles. Let me say it another way just so there is no mistake: For every 60 fires that occur in a gasoline or diesel fueled vehicle, ONE (1) occurs in an EV. I can’t believe we are wasting time on this...

EV charging support along what is one of America's most scenic routes - 395 from the Mojave Desert through the Sierras to Lake Tahoe and Reno - has dramatically improved in the last couple years. These stations also support trips into major national parks such as Yosemite and Death Valley. Here...

I’m pleased to hear that more Rivian chargers are now open to other brands; the station at Lee Vining is notable because it will allow me to cross Yosemite NP with more margin in my SR Pro. Regrettably, PlugShare indicates that the Rivian station on I-40 in Holbrook (AZ) is not yet agnostic...

I do a lot of long-distance driving in my Lightning (14 trips of more than 1500 miles each) and occasionally encounter serious headwinds, especially when crossing Oklahoma and Texas. I often will tuck behind a semi trailer, going an appropriate speed, and take advantage of the draft. This...

Here is a post that didn't age well... at this point I believe that dozens of Walmart charging locations are either open or under construction, and scores more in permit processes. It is VERY real. By the way, I've been using the DCFC charging at the Springdale (AR) SuperStore for at least two...

Coincidentally, I recently noticed the same behavior in my ‘23 Pro as the OP. It isn’t a big deal, but one would think shutting off PPO would keep it off, but not so much. The screen alerts are the main annoyance, tho I read somewhere that the inverter does pull a little bit of power when ON...

I've owned Apple products since 1983 when I bought a Lisa. Within fifteen feet of where I am sitting there are seven Apple devices. I have actually TWICE been retained as a consultant to Apple. I have personally been responsible for MILLIONS of dollars in Apple product purchases over the last 40...

Ford dumped Microsoft over a decade ago, in December 2014. SYNC is in NO WAY a Microsoft product anymore, and hasn't been for several generations of Ford vehicles. Your comment about iOS compatibility was complete blather because MICROSOFT DOESN'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH SYNC. So whether...

Let me note that pretty much everything in these three sentences is false. Sync was originally a Microsoft product, but Ford took it over YEARS ago and is ENTIRELY inhouse Ford software now. Added iOS support??? This is complete blather. First, virtually all in-car infotainment systems are...