andres1227
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Reddit Repost: "5 features you're probably not using (or not using correctly)?”
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WXman
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I absolutely refuse to pay ANY subscription fees for vehicle features. So Bluecruise is out for me. I also do not understand the appeal of phone as a key. The truck already has passive entry and an app that can lock/unlock the truck. And a key fob. I don't get it. Trailer guidance? NO thanks....it actually makes it harder to back a trailer. And I think we can all agree that the lane keeping stuff is just plain annoying.
I would have loved it if Ford had taken thousands off the sticker price and eliminate all this electronic junk.
I would have loved it if Ford had taken thousands off the sticker price and eliminate all this electronic junk.
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Things that I personally have never or rarely use:
- Built-in wireless charger is not useful to me as the charge rate isn't as good as standalone wireless chargers.
- SirusXM is useless as I simply use YouTube Music, Audible or any other streaming service I have access to.
- Built-in route planner I have never used as I prefer to plan things out myself using Plugshare + Google Maps/Waze.
- Used the Entertainment screens once during my first Supercharging session because I was curious. Watched shows/YouTube on my phone/laptop/tablet all the other times.
- Never had to send any feedback though if there's an item that bothers me enough, I may finally use it.
On the flip side, things that I can't lose are:
PAAK - I love carrying one less thing (huge FOB) in my pocket. I have a magsafe wallet stuck to my phone, so now all I have to do is grab my phone when I head out. If PAAK doesn't open the door quickly enough, then I use the door keypad.
PPOB - Having access to household plugs are a life saver, no longer having to rely on a separate inverter or a bunch of 12V socket adapters. Being able to plug in my UGREEN 100W brick into the 120V socket and power all my work related equipment has been amazing.
Panoramic Sunroof - I know Ford has their issues with the sunroof, but since having a panoramic sunroof in my Ascent previously, keeping this has been great. Kids love to look outside and getting that extra light (and feeling of openess) when we want it is great.
FRUNK!!! - Wife approved, one of the sole reasons for letting me trade the Ascent for the Lightning was the locking frunk that is accessible for her (she's 5 ft tall). I am also a parking snob so backing in is a must; was annoying before having to squeeze past two cars to get to the tailgate before, I can just pop the frunk and toss my stuff in there.
Full Size Spare - Never thought I'd use it until I got a flat going 120km/h on the freeway with my 4 year old in the back. Nod to the TPMS system that I never thought I'd use other than to check that my tire pressure is where I wanted it. Rather than wait for hours for a tow truck; I was able to slap on the spare and be on my way within 30 mins. Those without a spare, I'd suggest sourcing one or getting a mobile patch kit and a 12V pump to keep behind the rear bench for emergencies.
- Built-in wireless charger is not useful to me as the charge rate isn't as good as standalone wireless chargers.
- SirusXM is useless as I simply use YouTube Music, Audible or any other streaming service I have access to.
- Built-in route planner I have never used as I prefer to plan things out myself using Plugshare + Google Maps/Waze.
- Used the Entertainment screens once during my first Supercharging session because I was curious. Watched shows/YouTube on my phone/laptop/tablet all the other times.
- Never had to send any feedback though if there's an item that bothers me enough, I may finally use it.
On the flip side, things that I can't lose are:
PAAK - I love carrying one less thing (huge FOB) in my pocket. I have a magsafe wallet stuck to my phone, so now all I have to do is grab my phone when I head out. If PAAK doesn't open the door quickly enough, then I use the door keypad.
PPOB - Having access to household plugs are a life saver, no longer having to rely on a separate inverter or a bunch of 12V socket adapters. Being able to plug in my UGREEN 100W brick into the 120V socket and power all my work related equipment has been amazing.
Panoramic Sunroof - I know Ford has their issues with the sunroof, but since having a panoramic sunroof in my Ascent previously, keeping this has been great. Kids love to look outside and getting that extra light (and feeling of openess) when we want it is great.
FRUNK!!! - Wife approved, one of the sole reasons for letting me trade the Ascent for the Lightning was the locking frunk that is accessible for her (she's 5 ft tall). I am also a parking snob so backing in is a must; was annoying before having to squeeze past two cars to get to the tailgate before, I can just pop the frunk and toss my stuff in there.
Full Size Spare - Never thought I'd use it until I got a flat going 120km/h on the freeway with my 4 year old in the back. Nod to the TPMS system that I never thought I'd use other than to check that my tire pressure is where I wanted it. Rather than wait for hours for a tow truck; I was able to slap on the spare and be on my way within 30 mins. Those without a spare, I'd suggest sourcing one or getting a mobile patch kit and a 12V pump to keep behind the rear bench for emergencies.
Howard_Scott_Warshaw
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Wireless phone charger = wireless phone heater. That thing sucks out loud.
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