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Monkey replied to the thread Hacking the Pedistrian Warning System Sounds.People absolutely do not recognize the backup sound, nor associate it with the truck. I have more people walking behind me backing up...
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Monkey replied to the thread Best EVSE Setup for Two EVs on One Circuit?.I'm having a Grizzl-e Duo being delivered today! We have been sharing a Tesla charger (on 50A circuit) between the Lightning and...
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Monkey replied to the thread No Lightnings at Local Dealership.Yeah, Ford realized they need the inventory at the dealerships and where they're visible to customers trying to shop local dealer...
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Monkey replied to the thread North Carolina Want to buy a Ford Charge Station Pro.OP, or anyone else looking, I have a new in box Charge Station Pro for sale as well. Will also do $450 shipped (CONUS). Pictures on... -
Monkey replied to the thread No Lightnings at Local Dealership.I'd say they have production right where it needs to be, maybe a bit below ideal. Sales are up, they just had their best quarter ever...
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Monkey replied to the thread Should have just bought one... but here we are..And Frigidaire...
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Monkey replied to the thread Charging Volvo PHEV from F150?.Charging from the Lightning would be awkward. If the Volvo lets you set the charge rate to 24A or less, you could charge from the 30A...
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Monkey replied to the thread Redtiger F17 Elite Dash Cam Is Here! See Color in the Dark! Grab $140 Discount!....Yeah, but being on my second FitCamX, I will say that it's still far from perfect. Video quality is just OK, on par with any of the...
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Monkey replied to the thread Discount Tire - Likely losing a customer.Discount Tire has always treated me well. The location close to me closed down a couple years ago so I've used a new Les Schwab...
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Monkey replied to the thread Tesla destination chargers level 2?.Tesla "destination chargers" are all level-2. What rate they can charge at will vary by the installation, but the majority of them out...
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Monkey replied to the thread Will the tariffs affect prices currently on lots?.Another reason to buy now, if you can find a '24 to your liking, is that the '25s don't offer any improvements or changes, fewer color...
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Monkey replied to the thread Need help identifying my 2022 Lariat as a Mannequin for 42/42 due to warranty issue.Part of the problem is that Ford does not always know if a truck was a mannequin or not. Many dealerships received a few trucks in...
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Monkey replied to the thread Anyone know the Ford SW update URL/DNS name from your (WiFi) Network?.In the software update section where you set the schedule, there is a check for updates now. You can't force it to download updates or...
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Monkey replied to the thread Anyone know the Ford SW update URL/DNS name from your (WiFi) Network?.The truck seems to not use WiFi for general OTA updates and communication and this is most likely why I so rarely get updates. Cell...
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Monkey replied to the thread 2024 vs 2025 new Lightning.Get the 2024. The '25s actually reduce the size of the ER battery pack in a couple trim configurations and they have fewer colors to...
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Monkey replied to the thread Would you give up your Frunk for more range?.Go drive one of them with the 200kWh battery. The extra weight is very apparent in its handling. I can't say I'm a fan of it at all.
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Monkey replied to the thread Unable to create startup passcode ?.Thanks for the suggestion, but unfortunately that isn't it. We've tried everything we can think of and we're completely stumped...
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Monkey posted the thread Unable to create startup passcode ? in Issues / Repairs / TSB / Recalls / Warranty.So my wife got a new phone (iPhone 16 Pro). Removed her old phone and PAAK / passcode from her profile. Added new phone and PAAK works...
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Monkey replied to the thread GENERAL GRABBER HTS 60 vs stock HANKOOK DYNAPRO AT2.Falken Wildpeak AT3’s are excellent all-around light AT tires. They handle everything but ice and if it’s that bad you either stay home...
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Monkey replied to the thread GENERAL GRABBER HTS 60 vs stock HANKOOK DYNAPRO AT2.I’ve had the Hankook Dynapro AT2s on another truck and their Dynapro AS on my Expedition. Both were terrible, even dangerous. Got rid...
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Monkey replied to the thread Best EVSE Setup for Two EVs on One Circuit?.As of last October, Tesla was still selling the 2nd-generation Tesla Wall Connector through their commercial sales and I believe they...
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Monkey replied to the thread 2025 Order banks open through dealers today (2/11/25).The top brass at Ford doesn’t understand EVs or their customers. Farley seems like he’s starting to maybe get it, at least a little...
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Monkey replied to the thread FitCamx question(s).Most all dashcams out there use WiFi to connect. It’s how you set them up and then access the recordings. Or you pull the SD card and...
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Monkey replied to the thread New OTA Update Improves F-150 Lightning DC Fast Charging Times.I look forward to this update sometime later next year when my truck will be able to download it…. Then we’ll see if it’s willing to...
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Monkey replied to the thread 2025 Order banks open through dealers today (2/11/25).Ford is so sloppy with the new order guides for 2025. The Mach-E order guide is a mess, The Lightning one too and the Bronco one...
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Monkey replied to the thread Coolant leak only when charging?.I would definitely have the dealership address it under warranty. Some of those fittings are not super easy to get to anyway. But the...
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Monkey replied to the thread Second opinion on spray on bed liner from factory.Hard to tell from the pictures, but it looks like some stragglers that when they pulled the masking, they stayed attached to the rest of...
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Monkey replied to the thread Ram says the Ramcharger REEV is just right for the electrified age.Farley has already said they're pursuing EREV. He doesn't feel that current EV tech is good enough for trucks and cited the Lightning...
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Monkey replied to the thread Ram says the Ramcharger REEV is just right for the electrified age.Not a fan at all of this or the apparently upcoming Ford EREV, which are just another way to market hybrids. 50% BEV, 50% ICE, 100%...
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Monkey replied to the thread Dashcam Recommendation?.So how many of you have a FitCamX that has died? Mine just stopped working, not exactly sure when. But I try to check it with my phone...
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Monkey replied to the thread Coming from a Model Y, talk me in/out of a Lightning.Tesla's navigation is just Google Maps. So you don't need to buy into the hype over how great Tesla nav is... But on the other hand...
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Monkey replied to the thread Coming from a Model Y, talk me in/out of a Lightning.Yep. Only take a fob with me on road trips, just in preparation of a worst-case scenario. Otherwise my phone works fine. I use my door...
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Monkey replied to the thread Coming from a Model Y, talk me in/out of a Lightning.Ford's OTA update process and scheduling are infuriating... I'm still two updates behind this one and who knows if/when I'll get it.
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Monkey replied to the thread Coming from a Model Y, talk me in/out of a Lightning.The feature I miss on my Lightning that is on my Model Y is the camera recording. Both while driving and sentry mode when parked...
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Monkey replied to the thread Okay to “factory reset” a rental for FordPass?.Yeah don't reset the rental -- it's not your car. No need to use FordPass for anything. You can initiate Tesla charging with the...