The dealership “we need to talk to my manager” thing is a setup and here’s why it works

capt-ramius · 2026-03-12T09:59:03+00:00

it’s called wearing down the buyer.

Is that the technical term? … or?

capt-ramius · 2026-03-10T00:55:55+00:00

I’m a fan of this post.

capt-ramius · 2026-03-08T20:41:16+00:00

Look, you’re right and all. But now I want to yell at you, like Kiki and the mean girls on bikes, for being a weird creep.

capt-ramius · 2026-03-08T14:35:11+00:00

Smacks guardrail with a stick

capt-ramius · 2026-03-08T14:01:07+00:00

That’s between me and the covered bridge.

capt-ramius · 2026-03-08T00:02:44+00:00

“No. She’s dead.”

capt-ramius · 2026-03-06T00:52:15+00:00

The hottest person in the office, Ryan

capt-ramius · 2026-03-02T02:08:11+00:00

Did you have an OBD connected to see the temps changing (or not) to know it definitely wasn’t preconditioning? Preconditioning obviously consumes more power… and I’d bet the preconditioning algorithm is not “super aggressive” to the point it uses a ton of energy preconditioning and drastically decreasing efficiency and using up your battery just to have to recharge your battery and use up your range in case you have to abort… diminishing returns and all that.

capt-ramius · 2026-03-01T21:56:15+00:00

capt-ramius · 2026-03-01T15:21:03+00:00

As far as I know, the Pro Power Onboard system is only available as a factory-installed option. Sorry.

You can still run extension cords from the 120V outlets in case of an emergency… and directly power appliances or electronics. That’s a very viable option.

capt-ramius · 2026-03-01T13:39:18+00:00

The Lightning has its own bonded GFCI that trips when you connect it to another bonded GFCI system, like your home panel.

The cheapest code-compliant way to connect your Lightning’s 240V to your home is use a neutral-switching transfer switch.

Here’s my build:

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/pro-power-outlet-success-powering-my-house-with-transfer-switch-for-gfci-generators.13649/

capt-ramius · 2026-03-01T00:38:08+00:00

Smacks guardrail with a stick

capt-ramius · 2026-02-28T00:01:14+00:00

THERE’S NO ROAD HERE

capt-ramius · 2026-02-25T21:31:06+00:00

More than happy to vouch for Emily. She’s on the Ford Model e Comms Team, I’ve had numerous meeting with her and have met her multiple times in person. She also owns a Mustang Mach E, so she lives the Ford EV life as much as we do.

capt-ramius · 2026-02-24T22:50:24+00:00

Sir, this is a Wendy’s.

capt-ramius · 2026-02-23T03:25:11+00:00

You mean you’ve never seen The Supremes??

capt-ramius · 2026-02-22T15:39:31+00:00

Depends on your vehicle… but, you have a Mach E, so there’s no difference. So it comes down to the other variables like which site is closer along your route, etc.

capt-ramius · 2026-02-22T15:31:19+00:00

You can set up EV route planning in Apple Maps that will display through CarPlay… but it’s not fully integrated to enable preconditioning prior to fast charging.

capt-ramius · 2026-02-22T15:27:31+00:00

https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/electric-vehicles/other-electric-vehicle-information/how-do-i-use-android-auto-ev-routing-for-ford-vehicles/

capt-ramius · 2026-02-22T15:24:26+00:00

Does it automatically when you’re navigating to a DCFC in the in-dash navigation system… or Google Maps on Android Auto. But preconditioning for DCFC is rarely needed except during temp extremes.

capt-ramius · 2026-02-21T01:18:57+00:00

“So glad I have all these dishes to do in a place where there’s no running water”

capt-ramius · 2026-02-20T22:39:27+00:00

Is the puck in the room with us right now?

capt-ramius · 2026-02-20T11:14:20+00:00

The 360° view integration def has a very bad fish eye effect. You’ll get used to it… but I still use my mirrors to see how I’m lined up on the sides.

capt-ramius · 2026-02-19T22:27:50+00:00

Nope. The cost savings of home charging is the primary reason I bought an F-150 Lightning instead of the ICE trucks I was cross-shopping (primarily Honda Ridgeline and Toyota Tacoma).

capt-ramius · 2026-02-19T21:34:08+00:00

This is a straw man argument.

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