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Hmm. I think the same was said about Space X, Tesla and Starlink. Could probably also throw Microsoft and Apple into the mix.

I am in the trust but verify. It makes an interesting story if it succeeds or if it fails. I have personally been involved in projects that the experts have said are sure to fail. I have also seen effective programs killed by corporate interests. Look no further than the Ford Lightning...

I have a 6 x 16 double axle trailer. I feel like the trailer brakes are a must. Having a balanced load, meaning 10% of trailer load on the hitch is important to avoid an unstable trailer. Also recommend having a Tire Pressure Sensors on the trailer tires. You can have a flat and trailer...

I've tried wax and ceramic. Haven't tried rainex. Saw a youtube video that suggested potato starch from potato peals. I've been thinking about making a small cone to set over it, hoping it will break up the air flow. My other cars with rear cameras don't have this issue. I think maybe has...

I have this issue occasionally on vehicle startup. I am assuming it is due to the 12 volt battery putting the systems to sleep and taking a bit of time to boot it up. The one thing that irritates me about the camera, is that it is dirty. It gets dirty whenever it rains and you can't see a...

GM and Ford both learned during Covid that they could make more money and produce fewer vehicles by concentrating on option loaded vehicles. They stopped building cheap vehicles. They didn't offer to sell many low cost Lightnings. Volume production with low profit is not what the shareholders...

The solar connects to the Delta inverter. There is also a connection for a battery.

Yes the Ford does have a premium interior. But things you depend on like Phone as a Key, has failed me twice where it took me inputting the backup code several times before it would start. 12 volt battery system management. Speed assist picking up random 25 mile per hour speed limits on...

Thanks for the writeup. There are a lot of days when I wonder about having a Cybertruck instead of the Lightning. I have been disappointed with the software and quality of the Lightning, especially the number of recalls and the hit and miss on software updates. I was happy when the range...

Got my notice yesterday. Great to have a legacy auto maker that keeps safety and quality as job one.

You know the bonus of driving an aluminum vehicle is that aluminum melts and burns at about 1220 degrees, about half the temperature of steel. I had a cardboard fire that melted and burned a heavy duty extention ladder a few years back.

Well when we got the misaligned electrode recall, they told us not to charge above 80%. Then they issued a over the air update that had the vehicle charge to 100%. Telling us that if we did charge to 100% the vehicle could catch on fire. When we got the park pin may not engage and vehicle may...

I find the percent of charge vs the stored energy interesting. It doesn't look like you ever have the 1.31 kw per percent. Also looks like percent vs kw gets less the lower the percentage of charge. It may explain the optimism of displayed range when at 100% and the more pessimistic range at...

Two axle trailers tow much better. Plus when you have a flat that extra axle makes changing a tire easier. I pull a 23 foot Airstream. The mirrors on the Lightning are not very good for towing. Setting up the pro trailer assist is a pain in the arse. It does make it easier than spinning the...

I think Ford got the battery size about right. It would have been nice to give us the full 143kw, which would provide us an additional 10%. I think the optimal size would be about 165kw. I don't think there is an issue with giving us the extra capacity. Full capacity is not going to be...

Correct on having to repeat it., but each time it has gotten better. Today I just had minor fogging in the bottom. So definite improvement. No droplets in the light bar area. So I think I am winning.

I have a heat-lamp on mine now. It did clear up on the lens and then it would reappear at night. I noticed that in the sun yesterday that there were significant amount of droplets in the white portion of the light bar. So I am guessing that the steam was condensing on the cooler light bar...

You would think that since they stopped production they would have some parts. Lightbar recall was issued is October 2025, but nice to know the app cares.

Spent yesterday heating up the light with a blow-dryer. Cleaned the back of the housing best as I could. Lens are clear so far today. Was able to get the truck into the garage....not sure what I can do about the humidity, there is a atmospheric river over head.

My drivers side headlight has condensation. Truck is a 2022. When it went in for it's first service I asked the dealer about the condensation. He told me, just like the manual that it was not above 50% so was fine. Now 3 years later it seems like it has crossed the threshold and is more than...