Captainp4

To be fair, Ford changes plans more than I change my underwear, so it's possible Borg has always been right, just on the wrong timeline ?

I don't know of the specific issue you're referencing, but CV joints are located somewhere around the steering knuckle or rear knuckle (that's the thing everything before the wheel bolts on) and provide consistent moment when turning the wheels so you don't get that jerky motion you get trying to drive a 4wd truck on the street. The boots encapsulate the joint and keep the elements out. Could be the inners too but that's usually not a problem. I'd recommend youtubing any cv joint replacement and you'll be able to visualize where it is and inspect your own for any wear.

Cool, I'll have to try it out. She wasn't sure if her car has it either when I asked her after I got home last night, so I guess she doesn't use it either haha

My memory isn't the greatest, apologies if we already had this discussion. Locking with the FOB inside is something that has been a problem recently in the MKC. I carry my "work bag" with me everywhere we go and have had to dig my extra fob out of there several times in the last few weeks when we went places and needed to lock the car. Honestly don't even know if her car has the keypad (I would think so) because I never get in that side, but that's cool to know if it does.

Don't most of the cars have a fob that just unlocks the car when you get close to it now? I remember playing with these on my parents cars/trucks (late 90s early 00s maybe?) when I was younger, was cool to push buttons and make the car do stuff then, but what's the point these days if it just unlocks when you get close to it? Are there still models that use a key? Also, does Ford offer phone as a key on any products? Sorry if dumb questions, newest Ford product we own currently is a 17 MKC and haven't really paid attention to the key/fob transition on particular models, just assuming everything has it by now.

Interesting thought, but seems like a lot of overlap while not being as capable as ranger or as affordable as maverick. Not sure where it would fit in.

I like it besides whatever is happening there on the C pillar, but does look larger, almost explorer size, hard to tell from those pictures.

It was always my opinion that the mandates were reactionary and based on the market was showing at the time. Now that the ramp rate has slowed a little they react again and act like they made the choice..

I've been looking a lot at the Lightning after Cybertruck missed so many of their promises (towing/range/price).. after objectively looking at all of the options I think the Lightning is the best option for someone that needs a truck and wants to make the switch to BEV (The Chevy one is pretty decent too), but hoping the next generation Lightning or T3 can push a little further into heavy half/f250 range. I know they've said they aren't planning on entering that class with BEV, and realize my needs/wants are probably fairly niche, especially with the guys that measure their peen length by how many tqs their diesel has - but I'm ready to buy when someone can give me ~14k towing (I need 9-10k daily, but would like some margin and not be at max all the time) and more than 100 miles while doing it. I don't go over 100 miles on my normal route so it would work as work truck only - but I also don't want to keep the diesel around for the 3-4 times a year I tow for a weekend trip. I know it's possible with "fast" charging and all that, but I don't want to deal with that while trying to get away for a weekend 4 wheeling or camping trip. 200-250 miles on a charge would match the range of my diesel when towing and I'd be content with that. Probably be waiting until solid state batteries are viable for that to be a possibility though. But I am a potential buyer of a BEV truck, just very hesitant with how close I'd be pushing it on Lightning specs.

I couldn't come up with an answer I felt confident in for your other thread that doesn't have a caveat with it.

I like the "laser focus" shout out to Mulally, even if it wasn't intentional lol

I agree there too, and I'll admit I'm a big fan of Elon's work/companies, especially in the aerospace industry with SpaceX, but the mega Tesla fans are pretty weird and usually fairly delusional. I watch everything SpaceX does, and most of what Tesla does because I really like their mission statements and the built in efficiency, but I'm also here on this forum watching everything Ford does because it's all I've ever owned and like to think they'll figure it out too.

I'll be honest and say I didn't expect that response out of you, but I really appreciate it. Good work as a mod. Like, legitimately and sincerely.

.. Like Tesla? I'm sorry, I'll stop, don't ban me ?

Came here to say this as well, the Japanese government has been "pushing" hydrogen for quite a while, which I think explains the Japanese manufacturers pursuing it and why Toyota especially has been so hesitant to jump on the BEV bandwagon. The BMW one doesn't really make sense to me either, they don't do anything heavy or industrial wise AFAIK and sounds like Europe is pretty set on BEV. I'll admit I haven't looked into hydrogen much, but from what I've seen and the one review video I watched of a hydrogen car being tested in CA, it sounds like the energy input to make it and the infrastructure just doesn't work. But, could be FUD articles just like you see on BEV, honestly don't know.

I seem to remember one of my dad's newer superduties telling you on the dash screen if a bulb was out, or maybe saying issue with trailer bulb. Might be making them up though.

Well, yeah obviously, if it's going to save money by deleting it. Was just curious on the how/why.

Maybe I don't fully understand how it functions, but I'm wondering how deleting a feature that you already designed and uses cameras/sensors that need to be there for blue cruise/etc can save money? EPAS is already there, the cameras are already there, is there physical buttons for the system? and if so, why can't they just be moved to the screen??

I imagine when we made the leap from 6v to 12v and generators to alternators there were naysayers too. Someone had to do it with how much electronics are on board every vehicle these days and Tesla had the balls to jump first. To be clear, I don't think Tesla invented 48v systems (and I understand some of their fanbois would believe that tesla invented a voltage, I joined a few cybertruck groups on facebook to learn more and believe me when I say there are some delusional people about Tesla) lol, but they are the first to implement it throughout the entire vehicle as far as I know.

I disagree, it's just a matter of learning a new way to do it and it involves hooking a computer up. Things are a lot easier to figure out and maintain now if you take the time to learn what the computer is telling you - it's way easier and less complex than using vacuum gauges/timing lights/reading plugs/changing jets/and essentially guessing if you understand what it's telling you. Youtube university will tell you how to do almost anything if you're repairing a stock vehicle.

Going to have to go back a few more years to get to points, those have a scary electronic ignition system! ?

For sure Ford is catching up and depending how fast the new products come I'd even say they're in a solid second place and/or best of the "legacy" brands, just seems like some around here have a hard time admitting when someone is doing it better than Ford right now and might have some better ideas. Tesla could take some pointers from Ford on trucks/commercial applications too, not out here being a blind fanboi of either, though I do like a lot of what both do. And I hope so on t3, was hoping CT would be the EV truck that fit my needs, but the more I look at it I don't think it's quite there for my use. Access to the super charging network should help too for Ford. Come on now, you're on a Ford forum talking about another company not getting their shit together on build quality and product launches.... lol 20 years is a long time away and a lot can happen. Tesla has a huge lead on everyone else right now, but yeah I doubt they hold it indefinitely..

Okay, I'll be over here watching Farley follow in Tesla's footsteps while some of you praise him but say Tesla didn't do anything new at the same time.

And hopefully can respect where Tesla is miles ahead and realize Ford is trying to catch up in certain areas without disregarding or trying to discredit every comment that mentions Tesla. It's clear some can't. There's a reason they're #1 in EV and making money doing it, and Farley says as much pretty often.

Tesla is a bad word around here, even if you quote Farley saying they're going to follow Tesla's lead because they're more efficient in every aspect, from design to manufacturing to the end product. I've seen some people claiming Mercedes did it first, but pretty sure most people are confusing mild hybrids that still step down to 12v for all the inside functions.