After a week, I just got the call from my F150L dealer: Ken Grody Ford and told me my order will be put in for production once I signed an order confirmation via Docusign.
Signed the form and sent it back in.
Got a call from the sales rep and I asked about how many Lightning ORDERS have been...
Without any mods to the suspension, shocks, coils, or fender trims (factory stock) - what is the maximum size tires that can be put on an 18" or 20" wheels ?
I'd love 33" or 35" tires on my stock F150L.
I ask because my F150L deposit was $1500 during the last MY2022 wave.
I see others replying $500.
Some dealers didn't charge while others charge more or less.
Why the difference ?
Has anyone considered allowing a Ford dealer to use your F150L as a demo / mannequin /test drive vehicle for a period of time and get a discount or cash back ?
My wife and I were talking about getting both the MME and Lightning while we have our current daily drivers (PHEV & ICE) at the same...
Does anyone know if the Ford Lightning safety feature called
Curve Control
If that torque vectoring by braking technology ?
I ask because one of the awful features of the F150 has been the turn radius.
If torque vectoring is applied, then the inside wheels will be braked automatically as...
Just got an email and text from Ford for ordering a 2022 F150L !
Order only showed Lariat and Platinum trims.
Ordered a base Lariat SR.
Now I am thinking regretting getting:
20" wheels
Running boards
Leather interior
All of which goes against the XLT that I really wanted (18", no running...
So while my current year old reservation for the F150L is on hold for most likely a 2023 MY, I get a call from the same dealer who I placed an MME order for my wife saying an incoming customer ordered abandoned MME is available with same color, trim, options - as my wife's ordered MME 4 months...
Has anyone thought about reporting CA car dealers to the state of California for price gouging?
My interest was piqued when I saw the big grocery chain: Smart & Final was fined $175 million for increasing prices during the pandemic.
Now there is talk about the CA fuel prices being manipulated...
I saw this article and remembered about my times driving in the UK.
Would definitely try these EV charge stations out next time I am in the UK - since I normally rent a diesel vehicle due to the high miles per liter range and the cost of fuel being so high.
Love to have EV charge Shell...
Has anyone looked at or have experienced Ford's commercial finance option to do a lease ?
They say BEV vehicles are eligible and have a 24 month lease with 50% residual (RV) which is different than the consumer Option Financing 36 & 48 month balloon leases.
I am a small business owner - sole...
Does anyone know what type of regenerative braking the Lightning has ?
I have heard of different manufacturers having their design method of putting energy/charge back into the battery during coasting & braking.
My Honda Clarity has a very light regen unless you use the paddles actively on...
Being a techie, I love having a mobile hotspot for tablets, laptops, and phones.
I currently use a 4G LTE Verizon hotspot w/ external antenna on top of my vehicle so that in case my phone on a different carrier can't connect via cellular, I have another method of connecting and making WiFi...
Since the rear axle is no longer a solid axle, but now independent - will Ford have torque vectoring by braking on the EV Lightning ?
I have always enjoyed torque vectoring cars (either clutch pack or braking) when making tight turns, accelerate into turns, emergency maneuvers, etc...
Here's...
First, I am not a Ford person so I am asking if it's obvious to all...
Does anyone know if the side mirrors on the Lightning will be available for towing use ?
Is an extendable and/or flip side mirrors available as an option with the tow package ?
I have seen the Ford HD and SuperDuty trucks...
Got a mailer for a Ford Pass Rewards VISA card from FNBO.
Has anyone actually used this credit card for Ford purchase or service?
Or will you consider applying for one ?
Are the benefits useful ?
The mailer does not mention the Lightning card, but does show a Bronco card as one of 3 color...
Read the AutoWeek article on Ford's Blue Cruise self driving option.
Who is choosing to get this option ?
And what trim levels will this be available on?
Ford's BlueCruise is a hands-free driver-assistance system that uses cameras in conjunction with sensors to allow the vehicle to navigate...