Just returned earlier today from a 5,300+ mile trip, this time with the Lightning. I know, I know, EVs aren't good for trips... I apologize... ;)
10 states, 22 days. Driving was 11 of those days, rest was skiing and visiting family,
Will post more over the next few days, but I can confirm...
Found this today. Didn't recall reading it prior, nor did a search pull it up. This would really tick me off.
https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/electric-vehicles/f-150-lightning/f-150-lightning-charging-frequently-asked-questions/
Can I charge at a 350-kilowatt (kW) charge station?
Yes...
This just in...
Elon Musk announced that effective with the introduction of Ford (first company) to the Tesla Charging Network, the following idle fees will be implemented for everyone using the network:
1 to 10 minutes - $1 per minute
10 to 20 minutes - $2 per minute and you have to read a...
I'm interested in hearing from people with WORKING dual charging setups. Not "I have two chargers on separate circuits", but "I have two chargers or a dual charger, on one circuit".
I have JuiceBox 48s, and they were fine until they forced me to the new app. That broke Time Of Use, lost the...
Several weeks ago, before the deep cold, I noticed the door would open about an inch, then I had to touch it to get it to spring open the rest of the way. Then it was fine, now it's back to the inch opening again. Service Manager said to give it a shot of silicone spray to see if it fixes it...
Direct to consumer too expensive...
But, but...
EV Startup Fisker Will Shift To Selling Through Dealers
https://wallstreetjournal-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=541fd6919_134d10d
TurboTax Deluxe plus State, $34.99. Includes $10 gift card, net price is $34.99. Today only!
I buy this every year when it goes on sale. https://amzn.to/3TFozoh
Today I sold our 2013 F-150 (51,650 miles - sold it for $25k). We are now 100% EV. Weeks before the 10 year warranty extension on the lead frame expires. I'll miss it though.
My tire pressure app is now gone. I even rebooted Sync and it's still gone. This app is critical for me to be able to drive the truck safely, and it's gone. A friend mentioned I shouldn't rely on the TPMS system as a replacement for a tire gauge, and asked why I didn't just use a tire gauge...
Yesterday attended a Drive Electric Week event with our Mach-E and Lightning. Our former dealer was their (the one that won't service the Lightning bought out of state). They brought an E-Transit, a Lightning, and a Mach-E. I know one of the guys (commercial sales), so we talked a bit...
Recent additions:
Moab, Utah (desperately needed for those using parks)
Chugiak, AK
Mackinaw City, MI (desperately needed for those heading to UP)
Deep River, ON
North Bay, ON
So, looks like rollout continues, despite Ford/GM/etc. deals...
Follow the link below to view the article.
U.S. Plans Push to Upgrade Fast Chargers
https://wallstreetjournal-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0684f711f_134ad26
Went to a car show at a local Ford dealer. We were the only EV. Brought my 2013 to try and get it sold. Rain here and there, talked to a lot of people that had no idea an electric truck existed...
As I read a thread on another forum this morning about the potential for an adapter to be available via the Accessories.Ford.Com site in Spring 2024, and someone pointing out that you could use FordPass points, I thought reminding people that points expire might be in order.
FordPass points...
Results much better than Q1.
600,000 run rate moved to 2024 from 2023...
Lightning getting LFP in 2024.
https://s201.q4cdn.com/693218008/fi...d-Q2-2023-Corporate-Earnings-Presentation.pdf
Posting this in case in helps others as FSE says it has been seen on other vehicles.
Took delivery of my 2022 mannequin, fully updated, on 5/12/23. On the way home, I lost navigation, showed a ? in the middle of the screen. Lost BlueCruise handsfree, lost SiriusXM. No ability to set a home...