Have you noticed... (lesser known features of our trucks)

[21st Century Truck]

Although I have never had hoity toidy envy, I think we are talking about different things. The following is the calm screen I am looking for a shortcut for.

So I tried to turn this IPC calm screen on yesterday after seeing this post... can't figure out how to do it.

I have a 2023 XLT ER 312A with the 12-inch Sync screen. I assumed the IPC screens all have common features across all the trims - maybe I'm wrong.

How do I turn this IPC calm screen on? Thanks in advance.

 

[spacepirate]

This is a great thread!

Since it doesn't seem to have been mentioned yet, I only discovered a few days ago that there are two additional USB-C power connectors in the center console's storage area.

 

[GarageMahal]

This is a great thread!

Since it doesn't seem to have been mentioned yet, I only discovered a few days ago that there are two additional USB-C power connectors in the center console's storage area.

And there is a notch in the lid so the cable can be routed outside without pinching. Works great for a "guest charger". If I recall correctly the ports dont connect the phone to the infotainmentsystem which I consider a good thing.

 

[broncoaz]

I was going to order that strap. I watched the installation videos and tips for installation like raising the seat bottom and keeping the seat bottom in the same position when unlocking and locking the back.

After learning how the release works I find that I can easily release the seatback lever by reaching my hand down and pulling up on the release so long as I lift the seat bottom first.

I store a First Aid Kit behind that seat in my XLT. I feel confident I can access it in an emergency that does not involve the loss of my right arm.

I used a piece of stainless wire and paracord to make an easy to reach release. I’ll probably open that space less than a dozen times during my three year lease.

 

[mrau]

How do I turn this IPC calm screen on? Thanks in advance.

You use the steering wheel buttons to turn on Calm screen.

This video might help, at about 3:25 minute mark.

 

[21st Century Truck]

You use the steering wheel buttons to turn on Calm screen.

This video might help, at about 3:25 minute mark.

Thanks!

Wow... as many times as I have cycled thru these IPC screens in the past 6 months, somehow I must have glossed right over THAT setting

 

[21st Century Truck]

Although I have never had hoity toidy envy, I think we are talking about different things. The following is the calm screen I am looking for a shortcut for.

So I ran the IPC calm screen last night for about 200 miles while on the job. BLUF: I like it. Just enough of the info that is useful, without the visual distraction of the two large "gear" rings.

Additionally, running at night through well-lit urban and darker suburban areas, I realized that the fewer complex light patterns are on the IPC the more my eyes can focus on what's important, i.e. the outside driving surroundings.

It's also nice to have the speedo centered like it is on the Calm screen.

I think I'll keep the IPC Calm screen now as the default.

 

[Maxx]

So I ran the IPC calm screen last night for about 200 miles while on the job. BLUF: I like it. Just enough of the info that is useful, without the visual distraction of the two large "gear" rings.

Additionally, running at night through well-lit urban and darker suburban areas, I realized that the fewer complex light patterns are on the IPC the more my eyes can focus on what's important, i.e. the outside driving surroundings.

It's also nice to have the speedo centered like it is on the Calm screen.

I think I'll keep the IPC Calm screen now as the default.

If you do extended driving at night, You can turn off the big screen and reduce the brightness of this one to save yourself some eye fatigue.

 

[21st Century Truck]

If you do extended driving at night, You can turn off the big screen and reduce the brightness of this one to save yourself some eye fatigue.

I sometimes do this as well.

BTW the 15-inch screen I had on my former Mach E was far more intrusive at night... the XLT's 12-incher is less so.

Thanks!

 

[evowner]

I sometimes do this as well.

BTW the 15-inch screen I had on my former Mach E was far more intrusive at night... the XLT's 12-incher is less so.

Thanks!

On the 15" screen I have chosen Dark Mode and it is a lot less glare at night. Also the brightness on Auto helps.

 

[Whistler]

Lariat definitely has a fan for the phone charger too.

This is interesting. I've seen tons of complaints on here about the wireless charger but I use it daily and while it's certainly slower than a cable I have had no problems. But I do have a Platinum and there is a fan. Thought everyone had it!



Open Youtube, make sure you're signed in of course, then there is a "compass" icon in the top left. Click that, and you should see the option for Youtube TV toward the bottom.

 

[evowner]

Lariat definitely has a fan for the phone charger too.

How are you supposed to use the charger? Mine is tilted at such an angle that the phone does not stay in place. It seems to me that I am missing a bracket that hold it in place.

 

[Bushwood CC]

Depending on your trim, when you fold the driver's side part of the rear seat back down, there can be quite a bit of room back there, much of it behind the fuzzy wall covering stuff. I guess higher trim models have audio gear and such there?

I'm considering cleaning the grease in the area and replacing or modifying the fuzzy stuff so as to mount some sort of cargo net there....maybe sew a big panel with lots of mesh pockets for emergency or other infrequently used stuff.

It would seem logical that short range models have some empty space where the long range trucks hold their extra battery cells, but perhaps that's inside the sealed battery box?

Depending on your trim, when you fold the driver's side part of the rear seat back down, there can be quite a bit of room back there, much of it behind the fuzzy wall covering stuff. I guess higher trim models have audio gear and such there?

I'm considering cleaning the grease in the area and replacing or modifying the fuzzy stuff so as to mount some sort of cargo net there....maybe sew a big panel with lots of mesh pockets for emergency or other infrequently used stuff.

It would seem logical that short range models have some empty space where the long range trucks hold their extra battery cells, but perhaps that's inside the sealed battery box?

Depending on your trim, when you fold the driver's side part of the rear seat back down, there can be quite a bit of room back there, much of it behind the fuzzy wall covering stuff. I guess higher trim models have audio gear and such there?

I'm considering cleaning the grease in the area and replacing or modifying the fuzzy stuff so as to mount some sort of cargo net there....maybe sew a big panel with lots of mesh pockets for emergency or other infrequently used stuff.

It would seem logical that short range models have some empty space where the long range trucks hold their extra battery cells, but perhaps that's inside the sealed battery box?

How does the drivers side seat back fold down?

 

[21st Century Truck]

How does the drivers side seat back fold down?

https://builtrightind.com/products/builtright-industries-ford-f-series-rear-seat-release-kit

 

[Mach Turtle]

https://builtrightind.com/products/builtright-industries-ford-f-series-rear-seat-release-kit

I found that the kit helps a bit in making it easy to fold the seatback down. Some folks just use a box end wrench (about 10mm to 1/2" or so) to pull the latch, which is located behind the seat about 4 inches or so from the driver's side interior wall. It's easier to get to the latch when the seat bottom has been raised.

The difficult part is getting the seatback latched when you push it back up into place; the sliding horizontal bar has to be in just the right place or the latch won't latch. There's probably a trick, but I haven't mastered it yet.

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