Emergency Frunk Release Activated - lesson in organizing cargo in the frunk

[CD4TNF]

This is what happens when cargo presses the frunk emergency release button while you're driving. The truck does some warning bleeps and flashes these two screens.

Fortunately the frunk does not fly open. It remains closed while driving.


As you can see from the speed, I was on the highway. I took a interchange corner on-ramp and the cargo shifted in the frunk. Apparently enough to press the release button.


I drove another mile or two, enough to get off the highway and pull into a parking lot. Opened the frunk, shifted cargo around so it wouldn't press the button, and continued on. Here's the offending item.

I do recall folks here 3D printing a cover for the button to prevent this situation.


Lesson: Keep stuff away from the emergency frunk release button. If the button does get pressed while driving, it won't cause a crash, you can still see because the frunk stays closed.

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[21st Century Truck]

This just made me order a frunk prisoner release button 3D protector. Thanks!

 

[MillieChliette]

This just made me order a frunk prisoner release button 3D protector. Thanks!

Where did you order from?

 

[21st Century Truck]

Where did you order from?

The idea came from this thread... see Post #5.

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/3d-printing-fun.19620/

I downloaded the zipped 3D Print .stl files and had Xometry.com, an outfit in Chicago, print it up.

 

[Henry Ford]

To prevent frunk activation from the inside you need to tie your "cargo's" hands and feet really tight.

 

[Jamchampnate]

If you have a 3D printer or know someone that does:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5445669

 

[TheBigBezo]

I also had this happen a few times with golf clubs. The 3D printed cover helped as long as it doesn't pop off. I glued mine on to keep it in place.

 

[RickLightning]

I printed it at the library, for free.

 

[MidAtlanticLightningClub]

Where did you order from?

If you don't 3-D print, it's $10 from Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1629089496/f-150-lightning-kidnapped-button-cover

 

[TaxmanHog]

Has anyone considered unplugging the circuit to the button?

...............cue the risk and liability warnings from the peanut gallery...........

 

[21st Century Truck]

Has anyone considered unplugging the circuit to the button?

...but then the sulky teenagers won't be able to get out and go to the bathroom on road stops...

 

[chl]

If you aren't able to escape abduction from the Frunk while the fruck is moving, what good is it anyway?

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