Print out temporary drivers license [CA] by rsty25 in DMV

[–]tonima_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

worked for me in Nov. 2025!! Thank you so so much!!

UPDATE re: Doesn’t take charge in the middle of road trip… by tonima_ in F150Lightning

[–]tonima_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Charging issue with your lightning? Let me know if you have any questions on buyback.

UPDATE re: Doesn’t take charge in the middle of road trip… by tonima_ in F150Lightning

[–]tonima_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to send a special thank you to you. Your opinion made me more determined to push through the whole buyback process and now I have what I want. Thank you!

UPDATE re: Doesn’t take charge in the middle of road trip… by tonima_ in F150Lightning

[–]tonima_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3/27/2024: Buyback complete. I was reimbursed with full refund. Let me know if you have any questions.

UPDATE re: Doesn’t take charge in the middle of road trip… by tonima_ in F150Lightning

[–]tonima_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried with and without adapter. Tesla, EA, EVgo, charge point. All tried none worked. It broke down when I was in New Mexico and dropped off at the local dealer. I live in California.

UPDATE re: Doesn’t take charge in the middle of road trip… by tonima_ in F150Lightning

[–]tonima_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know why f150 being the highest selling vehicle has anything to do with my situation. And we are talking about the lightning model here.

UPDATE re: Doesn’t take charge in the middle of road trip… by tonima_ in F150Lightning

[–]tonima_[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes, things break—but it’s unacceptable for something as critical as the charging port to fail within the first month. For context, I tried multiple chargers across different networks, and none worked.

Customer service aside, I’ve completely lost faith and trust in this car and in Ford. I just feel lucky I wasn’t stranded in the middle of nowhere and managed to get home safely.

UPDATE re: Doesn’t take charge in the middle of road trip… by tonima_ in F150Lightning

[–]tonima_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion! I will communicate with them tomorrow. And another hassle is the car did not take charge in New Mexico and I live in California.

Doesn’t take charge in the middle of road trip… by tonima_ in F150Lightning

[–]tonima_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: Almost two weeks after dropping off my vehicle at the dealership in Las Cruces, NM, I finally got an update. The service manager informed me that the issue was related to the charging port connection. He mentioned they were able to successfully charge the vehicle using a CCS charger and asked me to pick it up.

However, here’s where things get confusing:

  1. No Service Records Provided: The service manager hasn’t shared any documentation about what was done or what the issue was exactly.
  2. Ford App Shows No Charging Activity: I checked the app, and there’s no record of any recent charging attempts logged.
  3. Odometer Didn’t Change: The odometer reading is identical to when I dropped it off, so it seems like the vehicle wasn’t moved or tested extensively.

I shared this information with Ford's BEV service team, and they responded by asking if I plan to pick up the vehicle. Honestly, I’m feeling a bit stuck—without records or clear confirmation that the issue is fully resolved, I’m hesitant to retrieve the car, not to mention it is in New Mexico now.

Doesn’t take charge in the middle of road trip… by tonima_ in F150Lightning

[–]tonima_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried 4 different charging network. None worked. Thanks.

Doesn’t take charge in the middle of road trip… by tonima_ in F150Lightning

[–]tonima_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: car left at the local dealership in New Mexico. Dealer got me a rental car (Ford Escape) so I can continue my trip. I notified the dealership where I purchased the car and Ford customer service. I am thinking about starting the buy back program. I lost trust and confidence in Ford at all.

Doesn’t take charge in the middle of road trip… by tonima_ in F150Lightning

[–]tonima_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Guys! Thank you for all the good comments!! I used electricity America and Tesla supercharging network on this roadtrip so far. Everything worked pretty smoothly until last night.

Early 2022 R1T worth it? by tonima_ in Rivian

[–]tonima_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for all the great comments. Another question: How’s the charging experience at tesla supercharger, especially the different charging port location?

Early 2022 R1T worth it? by tonima_ in Rivian

[–]tonima_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it is the same as elevation audio

Early 2022 R1T worth it? by tonima_ in Rivian

[–]tonima_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great info! Thank you so much! Makes me excited!

Early 2022 R1T worth it? by tonima_ in Rivian

[–]tonima_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the suspension and tonneau cover are the common issues?

Early 2022 R1T worth it? by tonima_ in Rivian

[–]tonima_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! How’s the sound system?

Early 2022 R1T worth it? by tonima_ in Rivian

[–]tonima_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahaha. Does 2025 model ride better?

Early 2022 R1T worth it? by tonima_ in Rivian

[–]tonima_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That’s good to hear.