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Yeah didn't expect to see something like this. My Lightning has outclassed my previous ICE F-150s in snow in every metric except braking, but that's largely down to the extra weight. The only things that come to mind would be that the tires despite ratings are garbage, or there is a good amount...

I don't know of a limit on the data amount with the plan, but speed is limited to 0.5mbps. So it works for things like voice calls or whatever over the connection and can be used for browsing with some patience. But not really usable for any kind of streaming or sites with a lot of media...

The only option is $50, correct? With Starlink I like that when we aren't traveling I can change it to the $5/month "standby" plan which gives some data and lets the Starlink do firmware updates, but we aren't traveling every month so paying $50/mo without end is the only thing keeping me from...

Yeah, we had a plug in hybrid before and while an EREV isn't a 1:1 to a PHEV, the annoying parts of a PHEV remain. Still have oil changes, engine is almost certainly going to have to run at some point to "maintain" itself as it isn't good to let an engine just sit unused for months and months if...

Enjoy! I like the EV9 a lot, and that's as someone that wouldn't look twice at a KIA for most of my life, and it would be bottom of the list in terms of actually buying. But before we got the Lightning we went and checked out the EV9 and everyone in the family loved it. The interior options...

I use a time of day system and it's cheapest from 7pm to 11am weekdays or all day on weekends. Looks like it's up to 14 cents/kWh for that off-peak timing which I have our EVSE set to. We generally only charge my wife's Mach-e at home. While I hate having to drive into the office again, I am...

That's very cool to see! I have been going back and forth on buying my Lightning lease when it's up since I won't be able to get another easily. These posts make it feel like a more solid possible move. I don't think Ford dropped the Lightning for anything relating to repair, Ford would love a...

If you want to skip the visor, looking into something like Tailwind may be worth it. https://gotailwind.com/ I installed it on our garage door opener and now I have the garage open option in CarPlay. When I get within 1/4 mile of my home the button appears and when I get within 100 feet of my...

Gas prices may be down, but it's only after they were way up. And then before that they were down. I have little doubt something will happen to push them up again. One of the things I like about our EVs is at best a gas vehicle could maybe get a bit cheaper to fuel up but never as cheap as it...

I don't my truck in until March 2027, but I have been thinking about it because the time to make a decision will be here before I know it. If I don't just buy my Lightning, I would check out the EV9, Expedition Max, and Sierra EV. I don't want to go back to gas, but an Expedition would fit...

We are getting close to that time if it happens like last year. I got my Platinum for $403/mo for 24 months back in March. Makes sense the deals would start showing up again as we head into the new year. Be sure to check into it early though, there were basically no Platinums or Lariats left in...

I used Flood Ford for our 2017 Focus Electric. Not only did they beat others on price when we got it, but their responsiveness to email questions was quick and always helpful. When we sold the car they gave us a prorated refund on the ESP cost that we had the next day. I think all of those...

I am largely against the idea of an EREV. It may push me to buy a truck from someone besides Ford, and I have only had Ford vehicles in my garage since I moved out on my own. I don't want oil changes or gas station stops, and my experience with a PHEV has been that it's the worst of both worlds...

I don't get how so much of this thread was devoted to whether or not you know of the presenter. As was noted, unless you watch some content how are you ever introduced to new things? Such a wild way to live. I am not vouching for this person or anything, but just dismissing anything because it's...

2014 (I think? Suddenly blanking on it) C-Max Energi 2017 Focus Electric 2021 F-150 PowerBoost 2023 F-150 PowerBoost 2022 Mach-e Premium 2025 Mach-e Premium + 2024 F-150 Lightning Platinum The C-Max Energi and PowerBoost trucks introduced us enough to electric to realize we were stressing so...

Yeah I have love my Platinum. I had two PowerBoosts before it and thought they were the peak of what the F-150 could be since it had ProPower, was quick, and was just the best all-around package I felt for mileage, power, and capability. A Raptor might be "cooler", but its main focus is on high...

Not sure I understand the "for an off-road focused vehicle" part. Who is traveling 100+ miles off-road regularly where this would come up? Most off-roading is low speed and following a trail that is maybe a loop of 20 miles or so. Obviously not the case if overlanding, but this seems a bit...

Yeah, as usual that was just a run on of poorly informed nonsense. Ford and others are losing money on their EV side of the business, but it's not because EVs aren't or can't be profitable. Ford has about 5 plants being either built completely new or retooled for EV construction. That is all...

Yeah it seems like a lot of the source for this is someone at a dealership and they are just running with it because negative EV news gets clicks. That said, Farley has made no secret that while he sees that EVs are needed and essential, even if it's a growing pain right now for the market...

Yeah, I hit mine with a silicone lubricant a few times per year usually after a wash. I’ve done that with the three I’ve had with boards and maybe me being extra cautious with them has helped. I don’t think Ford marks them for regular maintenance but it makes me feel better. 😄