Air filter change and debris

[htobin]

Truck is 2023 Lariat with extended battery. He was working for about 2 hrs. Could be the battery. I was going to try and disconnect it but then I decided I didn’t want to be in a position where they claimed I had anything to do with the problem.

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[Scorpio3d]

Truck is 2023 Lariat with extended battery. He was working for about 2 hrs. Could be the battery. I was going to try and disconnect it but then I decided I didn’t want to be in a position where they claimed I had anything to do with the problem.

Do you know if they connected a battery maintainer when they did the two hours worth of updates?

 

[Scorpio3d]

I decided I wanted a better filter than the stock one to hopefully cut down on outside smells. Up to this point the dealer has done all the services.

Not having a rat or a mouse in there should help with the smells!

 

[htobin]

Do you know if they connected a battery maintainer when they did the two hours worth of updates?

I don’t. I was not with him when he did the work

 

[htobin]

I don’t. I was not with him when he did the work

He did have the battery compartment open cause he was closing it when he finished

 

[htobin]

The dealer came and picked up the truck today and left a loaner Bronco. I tried to contact him by the end of the day, but was unable to reach him which is not too surprising. The fellow that picked up the truck said that they had a similar problem with a Hyunda recently. I will post an update when I get more news.. Obviously, a very frustrating situation

 

[htobin]

Keeps getting worse. When I spoke to the service manager yesterday afternoon, he said they were unable to program the computer. It was quite vague as to what the next step was other than to assure me they will get it resolved. When I spoke to him about reviewing the reason for the service update, he was unable to provide any answer. He could find no mandatory updates that were required, and of course can offer no explanation as to what went wrong or why the service technician left the vehicle in the state that it was after doing the update. Although he did not specifically say so it sounds to me like the whole computer will have to be replaced. Of course they have limited experience with electric trucks and I insisted that they stay in close contact with Ford and he assured me that they would.

 

[TaxmanHog]

Keeps getting worse. When I spoke to the service manager yesterday afternoon, he said they were unable to program the computer. It was quite vague as to what the next step was other than to assure me they will get it resolved. When I spoke to him about reviewing the reason for the service update, he was unable to provide any answer. He could find no mandatory updates that were required, and of course can offer no explanation as to what went wrong or why the service technician left the vehicle in the state that it was after doing the update. Although he did not specifically say so it sounds to me like the whole computer will have to be replaced. Of course they have limited experience with electric trucks and I insisted that they stay in close contact with Ford and he assured me that they would.

The story continues here Software update - If it ain't broke, don't fix it

 

[chl]

Sounds like the tech ran your 12-volt battery down while doing the updates. I predict that you will get a new 12 volt or a recharge and they'll give you your truck back.

Yes, I think so too.

Some of the mobile techs apparently don't know how to properly maintain the 12V battery while doing a long update, it is critical. I remember one post where the mobile tech hooked up a battery tender incorrectly to the battery terminals BMS instead of the correct jump connection.

The connection should be at the blue circles not the red X's (the image was uploaded by another member of the forum and I copied it):

 

[chl]

Keeps getting worse. When I spoke to the service manager yesterday afternoon, he said they were unable to program the computer. It was quite vague as to what the next step was other than to assure me they will get it resolved. When I spoke to him about reviewing the reason for the service update, he was unable to provide any answer. He could find no mandatory updates that were required, and of course can offer no explanation as to what went wrong or why the service technician left the vehicle in the state that it was after doing the update. Although he did not specifically say so it sounds to me like the whole computer will have to be replaced. Of course they have limited experience with electric trucks and I insisted that they stay in close contact with Ford and he assured me that they would.

They don't seem to know much about what is mandatory and for what vehicle or don't check before hand.

Generally that shouldn't matter (an unneeded update should NOT break your truck) IF they keep the battery fully charged during the update.

I think that is the problem your vehicle encountered. A poorly trained technician who didn't connect the battery correctly.

 

[chl]

I recently installed a Pureflow filter. Didn't notice a huge difference in air flow but it didn't help with reducing any outdoor odours either. Happy that it's probably filtering things a bit better but disappointed in failing to reduce the odour by any noticible amount. I'll be going back to the OE filter for the next swap since it's 1/4 of the cost.

Maybe look for one with activated charcoal, the standard for odor reduction. I thought some Pureflow ones had charcoal, maybe try a different brand?

Lots of reviews of various brands to choose from on line.

I pretty much always drive with my windows down, ac off.

 

[Athrun88]

Maybe look for one with activated charcoal, the standard for odor reduction. I thought some Pureflow ones had charcoal, maybe try a different brand?

Lots of reviews of various brands to choose from on line.

I pretty much always drive with my windows down, ac off.

It does have the activated charcoal layer and it doesn't do much. Also noticed a more significant reduction in overall airflow, most likely due to the increase in filtration media, I have to run the fan at 5 or higher to get any meaningful air through the vents.

My driving is mostly at highway speeds so windows up and AC/heat on. I do drive with the windows down and AC off as well when I'm in town though.

 

[chl]

It does have the activated charcoal layer and it doesn't do much. Also noticed a more significant reduction in overall airflow, most likely due to the increase in filtration media, I have to run the fan at 5 or higher to get any meaningful air through the vents.

My driving is mostly at highway speeds so windows up and AC/heat on. I do drive with the windows down and AC off as well when I'm in town though.

Yea, that's disappointing. Odors can be a challenge, especially animal scents.

My daughter took an injured squirrel to a rescue/rehab once and it left a smell in the carpet that was impossible to eliminate, even with all the odor treatments that worked with out dog's accidents (Nature's Miracle for example).

My wife left her Prius windows open over night once and of course it rained cats and dogs and the things has had a moldy smell ever since. I change her cabin air filter more often as a result, whch helps for a few days, but it comes back.

One sunny day I may have to pull the carpet/foam and replace it, groan.

Planet earth is renown throughout the universe for it's earthy smells - a giant ball of what makes the grass grow in Texas after all.

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