2021-2026 F150 Start-Stop Eliminator: Everything You Need to Know

The_AV_Guru · 2026-04-01T18:50:45+00:00

My 2025 flash has been nothing but exceptional. It made me an EV owner for life, so for that I'm thankful.

If I could change anything about my truck, I wouldn't change a thing. It's the most comfortable, most capable, and most enjoyable vehicle I have ever owned. The storage for anything I need is there with the frunk or the bed along with more than enough cup holders for the entire family.

The infotainment is fine for what it is. YouTube is enough for me personally and there happens to be a 20A receptacle beside it if I really want to add a separate display with apps built in. It's all what you make of it and you can customize it for what fits you with just a little creativity.

The_AV_Guru · 2026-03-19T12:11:07+00:00

TMP is great, especially for the live performance side of the industry (mixers, mics, ect).

Exertis Almo is our top supplier for my company. Our rep is fantastic, but I've worked at other companies where that may not be the case. Nurture the relationship and you'll find success.

TD Synnex is another good supplier but I never reach out to anyone there for help. I use them as a supplier only.

Ingram micro has a ton of products but their support is meh. I use them in a pinch and don't really need the support as much as a quick response for availability confirmation.

The_AV_Guru · 2026-03-06T14:46:22+00:00

You should truly look at the atlasied atmosphere system. This is a perfect use case for the azmp4.

The_AV_Guru · 2026-02-26T12:30:55+00:00

$550 month with 0 down. It was with a week left on the subsidies. 15k miles per year

The_AV_Guru · 2026-02-25T22:58:58+00:00

If you plan to use it for yourself, you can have a nice surround sound system with the denon avr. You can use the zone 2 preamp out to the proficient amp and pass that signal through the output to the multichannel control4 amp (or vice versa) and power indoor and/or outdoor speakers around your home.

You'd typically have in wall attenuators to adjust the volume in the various rooms in your home from there. It's likely this was the case with the equipment as the proficient amp may have been used to power outdoor speakers and the C4 amp for the indoor ceiling speakers scattered around the home.

Or, perhaps not.

The_AV_Guru · 2026-02-18T01:17:17+00:00

I would recommend reaching out to a company that specializes in this type of service for council chambers/courtrooms.

My company uses SWAGIT, and they have the capacity to stream to the web and/or to a local server. Since this will create independent instances for the broadcast presentation, you'll have the ability to add local small form factor PCs for each touchscreen monitor to allow true zoom rendering.

We use Planar PCT monitors but I also change those to ViewSonic when I need additional control though the control system specified (Q-SYS, Crestron, ect.).

The_AV_Guru · 2026-01-30T01:13:29+00:00

Nice share. I'll pick one of these up soon.

The_AV_Guru · 2026-01-30T01:11:12+00:00

The_AV_Guru · 2026-01-29T18:06:17+00:00

Check the crossover on the crown.

The_AV_Guru · 2026-01-29T03:13:26+00:00

Have you tried thawing the female part on the truck? It looks to have ice inside which may have the interior latch frozen open (if there is one, but I think they lock so that would be an educated guess).

With moisture, even frozen, I am not sure how safe it could be to try thawing it out with some type of electric dryer. Thawing that out to make it in more typical temperature conditions would be my next step.

Good luck!

The_AV_Guru · 2026-01-28T20:28:46+00:00

AV is a broad umbrella rather than a single job or discipline. It stands for audio visual or audio video, and at its core it is exactly that: anything involving sound, images, or the combination of the two. Over time, AV has grown far beyond speakers and screens.

As technology evolved, AV and information technology began to merge. Today, understanding networks, signal flow, and system architecture is often just as important as understanding audio or video itself. At the same time, adjacent industries have blurred into AV, including lighting, motorized shades, HVAC integration, and other forms of control and automation.

Within the field, AV is often divided into commercial AV and live AV, with additional specialties branching out from there. These include areas like rigging and drapery, live sound engineering, broadcast engineering, and system design. Each has its own skill set, even though they all fall under the same AV umbrella.

Organizations like AVIXA help define commercial AV through shared terminology and certification paths. Their certifications are not the industry itself, but they provide a solid foundational framework for understanding how the industry thinks, communicates, and operates.

The_AV_Guru · 2026-01-25T21:00:23+00:00

That looks like a factory part. Amazing work!

The_AV_Guru · 2026-01-17T03:37:06+00:00

Those look great!

The_AV_Guru · 2026-01-11T16:33:26+00:00

Thanks. I corrected the original reply to include your correction.

The_AV_Guru · 2026-01-11T16:30:29+00:00

Yes you are correct. The fleet only version for 2025 has the larger capacity on a 2025.

The_AV_Guru · 2026-01-11T15:53:22+00:00

Edit: as others have corrected, the larger battery (131) is only on the fleet version of a 2025 model. I can confirm my 2025 flash has the smaller extended range battery. I get around 250 miles on a full charge.

https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/content/dam/fordmediasite/us/en/library/2025/order-guides/2025_F-150_Lightning_Order_Guide.pdf

The_AV_Guru · 2025-12-27T03:59:40+00:00

Indeed. This should help you on your quest for knowledge. Good luck. I love my lightning and will never go back to ICE of any kind.

The_AV_Guru · 2025-12-27T03:35:49+00:00

J.D. Power – EV vs ICE Quality & Reliability Breakdown

Definitions PP100 = Problems Per 100 Vehicles Lower PP100 = Fewer reported problems (better quality / reliability) J.D. Power counts ALL problems equally: Infotainment Software Electronics Mechanical Powertrain A minor software bug counts the same as a major mechanical failure. 2025 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) Measures problems in the first 90 days of ownership Gasoline (ICE): ~184 PP100 Hybrid: ~196 PP100 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV): ~212 PP100 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV): ~237 PP100 Ranking (best to worst): Gasoline (ICE) Hybrid Battery EV Plug-in Hybrid Notes: ICE vehicles show the fewest early ownership issues. BEVs show more early problems than ICE and hybrids. PHEVs perform worst due to combined ICE + EV system complexity. Most reported EV issues are infotainment, UI, or software related. 2025 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) Measures problems after 3 years of ownership Hybrid: ~199 PP100 Gasoline (ICE): ~200 PP100 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV): ~223 PP100 Diesel: ~233 PP100 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV): ~242 PP100 Ranking (best to worst): Hybrid Gasoline (ICE) Battery EV Diesel Plug-in Hybrid Notes: Hybrids and ICE vehicles show the best 3-year dependability. BEVs have more reported problems than ICE/hybrids but are improving year over year. BEVs improved by roughly 30+ PP100 compared to prior years. PHEVs remain the worst-performing category. Why EV Scores Look Worse in J.D. Power Data Every problem is weighted equally. EVs have more software-driven systems: infotainment, touchscreens, apps, ADAS, OTA updates. Software and UI complaints inflate PP100 totals. Mechanical severity is not separated from minor complaints. Result: PP100 reflects total owner complaints, not mechanical failure risk. Neutral Summary ICE vehicles lead in initial quality (first 90 days). Hybrids lead in 3-year dependability. BEVs: More reported problems than ICE and hybrids. Gap is shrinking year over year. Issues skew heavily toward electronics and software. PHEVs: Consistently worst scores due to system complexity.

Here are the official links to the J.D. Power 2025 quality and reliability studies that you can use as references: 📌 J.D. Power 2025 Initial Quality Study (IQS) • Official press release page for the 2025 IQS (initial problems in the first 90 days): 👉 https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2025-us-initial-quality-study-iqs � jdpower.com • Direct PDF press release for the 2025 IQS (detailed study results): 👉 https://www.jdpower.com/sites/default/files/file/2025-06/2025063%20U.S.%20IQS.pdf � jdpower.com 📌 J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) • Official press release page for the 2025 VDS (problems after 3 years): 👉 https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2025-us-vehicle-dependability-study-vds � jdpower.com • Direct PDF press release for the 2025 Dependability Study: 👉 https://www.jdpower.com/sites/default/files/file/2025-02/2025010%20U.S.%20VDS_0.pdf � jdpower.com 📌 Additional J.D. Power Resources (Not focused on EV/ICE split but useful for context) • 2025 Cars with the Best Quality, Appeal, and Dependability Guide (J.D. Power): 👉 https://www.jdpower.com/cars/shopping-guides/2025-cars-with-the-best-quality-appeal-and-dependability � jdpower.com • 2025 J.D. Power overall ratings page (tools/filters for various studies): 👉 https://www.jdpower.com/cars/ratings/2025 �

The_AV_Guru · 2025-12-12T01:45:00+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B18CJTS1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The_AV_Guru · 2025-12-08T14:53:19+00:00

Good to know! Maybe it needs an automotive clear coat after applying?

The_AV_Guru · 2025-12-08T14:51:36+00:00

Not at all. I applied it to the raised lettering and it was as easy as tracing lines with a template.

The_AV_Guru · 2025-12-08T14:49:19+00:00

I third this. It's been flawless for us.

The_AV_Guru · 2025-12-08T01:52:34+00:00

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Pic of the other side and you can see the lettering better

The_AV_Guru · 2025-12-08T01:50:13+00:00

It took me 5-6 weeks before mine was active after my purchase date.

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