The lightning is awesome, except the embarrassingly bad infotainment system.

[Scorpio3d]

Maybe I am just lucky, but I really haven’t had many problems with my truck in general much less the infotainment. I use PAAK all the time works without a hitch 99% of the time I do carry my key fob with me most of the time. I don’t find it to be any different than other vehicles. I like that I can open the frunk or the tailgate with the key fob. Yes I have had a frozen screen or a random freeze up up with the Ford logo a few times, but mostly after software updates and then it is fine after it reboots itself. Ford is a legacy auto maker not Tesla and not Rivian, which is part of what makes this truck better than the others out there in my opinion. It does what I need to do and is not a terrible road tripper. It has gotten better over time with the updates, but I also would like to see them improve implementation of the OTA‘s as some people seem to get them quickly and others not so much(or not at all from what I have read)!

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[Zprime29]

Toyota...

Agreed. I rented a Sienna for our Disney trip ( needed the extra seats for family flying in to join us ) and the screens where a hot mess.

 

[62F1004x4]

I have mentioned this in other posts so my wife will not buy a Ford anything because of the poor experience with the lightning entertainment system. We currently have 4 ford vehicles and this goes for those vehicles also, meaning it’s not getting better just more $. For example I’m using an iPhone and it disconnects the music and will not reconnect without rebooting the system. Others have given up on wireless connectivity and use a cord, which is an option but why? With the lack of software updates and no way to keep track them, there are many reasons to be down on the experience.
Edit: she will not buy a Tesla either.

 

[Peddyr]

When I'm hauling dirt, a ton of pellets or mulch in the bed of my truck, I often think about how awful the infotainment center is and it makes me sad.

 

[rugedraw]

In case anyone on this thread does not know: Ford is aware of many of the issues being mentioned here. There is an update coming in Q4 of this year to address the issues.

 

[FirstF150InCasco]

Dude, just use Apple CarPlay. Seems like your complaint has to do with navigation. I use Waze and it works great. I can even use Siri to set a destination on Waze.
Ironic that you say a Tesla is an iPhone 16 but yet iPhones don’t work on Tesla in the same way as Ford.
I don’t get the whole keep my car on at all times. That sounds so stupid. It’s a battery, if I’m not using it, it’s fine to turn off.
What if I go inside to grab something, I don’t want to car to turn on.
I know Tesla doesn’t have an on off button but I’m fine having to turn a car on and off like I have for years.
The PAAK does suck, so I get that.

I agree 100%. I use Apple CarPlay and Waze and it is all great. Love this truck.

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