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  1. CAMPING, DRIVING, and PARKING on the beach... LIGHTNING and EV9

    Yeah, I know about the ICCU issue and that I am taking on that risk. Would LOVE an EV6 but it doesn't have enough cargo capacity for me right now.

  2. CAMPING, DRIVING, and PARKING on the beach... LIGHTNING and EV9

    I don't really need the 3rd row, but I do need the extra storage with the 3rd row folded down to carry equipment for my robotics team. 2 row SUVs just don't have enough storage space.

  3. CAMPING, DRIVING, and PARKING on the beach... LIGHTNING and EV9

    I know I am digging up an old thread here, but I am considering trading my Lightning (22 ER Lariat) for an EV9 (2026 GT-line) and wondered if you had any thoughts or advice. I will absolutely miss the truck bed for home projects, but I think the EV9 will be superior for road trips and around...

  4. What’s the ONE piece of advice you’d give to a new F150Lightning owner?

    Best tip I have heard is to snake them with a piece of string from a weed whacker.

  5. What’s the ONE piece of advice you’d give to a new F150Lightning owner?

    My deal removed all of the seats and all of the carpet and padding in the cab. Completely dried out the cab, shampooed, rinsed, and fully dried everything and then but it back together. Pretty involved, but needed to avoid mold.

  6. What’s the ONE piece of advice you’d give to a new F150Lightning owner?

    In my case, it was pouring out just below the steering wheel, but it would depend which was plugged.

  7. What’s the ONE piece of advice you’d give to a new F150Lightning owner?

    I had almost $2,500 in repairs for 2025 due to flooding in the truck, not covered by Ford. If they aren't kept clean water can drain into the cab of the truck, soaking the carpet and potentially damaging electronics.

  8. What’s the ONE piece of advice you’d give to a new F150Lightning owner?

    If you have the sunroof, make sure you keep the drains clean regularly, even if you never open it!

  9. I think this might be goodbye

    Hmmm... That is an interesting data point. From what I had read, I thought the revised ICCU for the NACS port was more reliable. I guess not. I looked at the Ionic 9 as well, but I just prefer the body styling on the EV9. That said, I think all EVs have gremlins. I was without my Lightning...

  10. I think this might be goodbye

    Nah - Wife already has a Mach-e GT which is a hoot to drive!

  11. I think this might be goodbye

    I have read that, I am just not sure how it works with Android. I also take my fob with me everywhere so not that big of a deal anyways.

  12. I think this might be goodbye

    That is a fantastic payment! I am currently over $1,200/mo. on my 2022 Lightning. I do a lot of mile which makes leasing harder, but it is definitely in the mix!

  13. I think this might be goodbye

    What are they offering for your '22? (If you don't mind sharing)

  14. I think this might be goodbye

    True, but headlights, taillights, etc. can still be damaged in a collision or by debris and those are unique to the lightning. Also - the EV specific control modules are the only things I have had fail on the truck - and leave me stranded ~8 hours from home with my family.

  15. I think this might be goodbye

    That is sort of true in my case, but not completely. The Lightning is actually my 4th F150. I used to be (and still am at heart) a HUGE Mustang fan, especially Shelbys. about 9 years ago or so I had a 2011 GT500 as a daily driver, then I put on a larger supercharger and had it tuned. After...

  16. I think this might be goodbye

    Gah! Don't tempt me!

  17. I think this might be goodbye

    Thanks - I had seen some posts about it being a good system, but getting a first hand account is always best!

  18. I think this might be goodbye

    Agreed that a lot of those are nice choices. My wife has her eye on a Rivian R2 when she decides to move on from her Mach-e. However, a mid-sized SUV doesn't have enough space for all of the gear I haul for the robotics team. I have done the math and I can make a 3 row SUV work (EV9, Rivian R1S...

  19. I think this might be goodbye

    I have looked. The ICCU issue that seems to be the main problem seems to be fixed for the new model year. One of the biggest reasons I am staying away from a used one.

  20. I think this might be goodbye

    Yeah - the cost of the parts, and repair service, is what really concerns me. The resale thing was more about doing something soonish before it tanks. Honestly surprised it hasn't already.




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