Introductions & Welcome Thread 👋

[Mountain]

In May 2024, I was happy to receive a 2023 XLT, with upgraded battery pack.

It's a super truck! Drives so well!

Just joined the forum to see what else I can learn about it.

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[Joe.....Montana]

Welcome!!!

I Feel like this thread should give an auto response of....your range will tank in winter...OTA updates are a total crapshoot...dealership responsiveness is highly variable...your battery module will fail (...or maybe not...at anywhere from 4%-100%...depending on who you ask)...there are a million thoughts on charging (only real consensus is don't go to 0% and avoid 100% consistently (or don't) - But search up MickeyAO for scientific research on the matter))...Ford Navigation totally sucks (only topic that is 100% agreement - get ABRP and PlugShare apps)...Guess O Meter (range estimate) is a liar...Tesla superchargers are the best (or not)....have a wrench handy to disconnect 12V for any problem you face (it works all the time 80% of the time)...and enjoy the hell out of the truck (or don't...and then complain incessantly about it's shortcomings)...

But in all seriousness...this an incredible forum with a ton of great information (both scientific and real world) with people who want to help one another.

 

[BrooklynRose]

Hi all!
Thank you for the add! We've had our F-150 Lightning, Flash trim, for just over a month and we love it. Love the look of it and how it rides!
Looking forward to chatting and hearing about everyone's experiences and "whatnots " with their Lightning!

 

[LazyMonkey]

Aloha from the Big Island of Hawai'i.
I bought my 2024 Lightning Flash sight unseen from a dealer on Oahu and had them install a spray-in bed liner before shipping it to me. It took a few weeks to reserve a slot in the barge to Hilo. Even though it usually takes only two days of sailing from Honolulu, it still required a few more days of pre and post shipping dockside logistics. Almost a month later, I finally received my new truck. Thankfully it all went well. I can’t be happier with the truck!
I look forward to learning from and sharing with everyone in this forum.

 

[Joe.....Montana]

Aloha from the Big Island of Hawai'i.
I bought my 2024 Lightning Flash sight unseen from a dealer on Oahu and had them install a spray-in bed liner before shipping it to me. It took a few weeks to reserve a slot in the barge to Hilo. Even though it usually takes only two days of sailing from Honolulu, it still required a few more days of pre and post shipping dockside logistics. Almost a month later, I finally received my new truck. Thankfully it all went well. I can’t be happier with the truck!
I look forward to learning from and sharing with everyone in this forum.

if can, can
if no can, no can

 

[LazyMonkey]

if can, can
if no can, no can

LOL… see you at Verna’s, Brah!

 

[JEP101]

Greetings all,

Brought home a new 24 Lariat about 3 weeks ago. I have so many questions as this is my first Ford truck and first EV I have been owning/driving doge ram trucks since 2005 and updating about every 4 years but this beauty blows away the 5.7 ICE, and I was even given an extra 2k rebate when negotiating for this truck as a "RAM BUSTER" promotion which made it an even easier decision to purchase after the test drive. I was thrilled to find this forum and as I scroll through the threads I see many of the same questions I have. Looking forward to collaboration on tips and tricks and happy to find a place to ask questions.

 

[Quibbs]

Greetings all,

Brought home a new 24 Lariat about 3 weeks ago. I have so many questions as this is my first Ford truck and first EV I have been owning/driving doge ram trucks since 2005 and updating about every 4 years but this beauty blows away the 5.7 ICE, and I was even given an extra 2k rebate when negotiating for this truck as a "RAM BUSTER" promotion which made it an even easier decision to purchase after the test drive. I was thrilled to find this forum and as I scroll through the threads I see many of the same questions I have. Looking forward to collaboration on tips and tricks and happy to find a place to ask questions.

Welcome to the club. Grats on the new wheels.