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  1. 2026 F-150 Lightning STX Model Introduced. Replaces the XLT

    It looks nice, but is down on both power and range from the current ER trucks. I also noticed they mentioned a heated steering where, but not heated seats (unless I missed it). The lower price does help with those cuts, but I am not sure it is low enough to attract a slew of new buyers. STX...
  2. 3D Printer recommendation / advice?

    I personally have a Creality CR-6E which has treated me well, and I had an Ender 3 before that. I tend to stay at the lower end of the market. I am not as familiar with your options for comparison, but don't see any issues with any of them. My biggest suggestion is to get something with some...
  3. The Speculative Future of EVs?

    True, but there is a threshold to that range. If I have to do 15 minutes of charging every 60 miles that is no good either. My lightning usually ends up being 30 to 40 minutes every 200 miles or so (depending on fast charger location). So we are getting there, but not quite yet (except for a...
  4. Bluecruise Stopped Working | Fixed Post #12

    I had something similar happen when GPS went out in my truck. Try looking at the onboard navigation (not android auto / carplay) and see if it is showing your location correctly.
  5. The 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor: Unleashing Unmatched Off-Road Power

    Unless you are talking about the Raptor 'R', the Lightning is significantly quicker off the line and in the quarter mile. Slightly lower top speed though.
  6. Lightning as an actual truck from an ex Raptor owner

    Weight and structure. The Lightning is just a heavy beast and I can't see it casually doing jumps like the Raptor does.
  7. Ford Universal EV Platform Announced: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck

    Really hoping that "51kw" battery is an entry level one to keep the base price down for advertising, or this thing will be a FLOP. Even if they get the efficiency up to 3.0 mi/kwh (very hard in a truck form factor), that would be a 150mi range in ideal conditions. And LFP takes a bigger hit in...
  8. Lightning as an actual truck from an ex Raptor owner

    Had a Gen 2 raptor before my Lightning. Would never go back to the Raptor.
  9. Sunroof Lariat

    Well - I am out $2,400 for repairs / cleanings from some really bad roof leaks earlier this year. I am very seriously considering having some PPF put over the whole roof to make sure no water can get in because I DO NOT trust it any more. No more sunroofs/moonroofs for me!
  10. First road trip - Wind makes a BIG difference!

    Yup - been there. Coming home across upstate NY on I-90 from Canada we hit some significant headwinds and cold, plus some light snow for fun. I was getting 1.0 mi/kwh at 70mph. Thankfully NY has lots of charging options so it just mean more stops.
  11. New to EV. Trying to decide between SR and ER to keep 200k+ miles with 100 mile daily commute.

    To me (as an ER owner), given you are in Florida the SR should be fine for the use case you laid out. If you plan to do a lot of longer road trips (over 350 miles one way) with it the ER might be worth it to reduce the number of charging stops. I wouldn't worry about battery degradation, our...
  12. 🚨 TripleAliners Giveaway is Here! What's Your Truck's Name? 🚨

    Skye - all of my vehicles end up with female names but I struggled for a bit on the Lightning until I was driving along and noticed that the paint job (Iced Blue Silver) exactly matched the sky in my mirror and I could barely tell where one ended and the other began.
  13. First pickup ever – need advice on hard bed covers for winter + full bed access

    I have been through several types and currently have a Ford branded version of this: https://realtruck.com/p/extang-solid-fold-alx-tonneau-cover/ It has been my favorite and has held up very well. It is very heavy duty (you can walk on / sit on it, snow load is no issue, etc.). No rattles or...
  14. Ford Universal EV Platform Announced: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck

    If it is LFP, you can charge to 100% daily, but that is still a TINY battery. Especially for a truck!
  15. Ding ding for nothing?

    I am convinced the truck just gets bored and send out a "beep" or a "ding" every now and then for entertainment.
  16. Size H3 starting battery replacements?

    Same! Also LFP is more sensitive to the cold!
  17. rental reimbursements

    For my issue I was told it was $45/day limit and a max of 10 days, but nothing on it having to be a Ford product (we did anyways). I was also told to expect 2-3 months for the reimbursement.
  18. Range and Battery % loss

    Hey some of us like to live dangerously! I push it well under that when coming home from a trip!




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