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I think some people complaining about the cost of ER and the battery backup (yes, the truck is expensive, but look at everything it does) would be amazed to see what some guys are paying per kWh on the Tesla Powerwall forums. I got a single powerwall myself due to emergency backup benefits and...

Agree that the 22" rims are stupid (except maybe if you want a sporty truck with IRS and wheels that handle more like a car? Then they're still stupid because of the range/efficiency hit and less off-road utility, and I don't like the look but to each their own) but Max Recline seems to have...

Well, yeah, but then sometimes water falls from the sky and sometimes that water is frozen. It’s hard to keep the temperature in the bed as consistent as in the cab too.

As a reluctant probable Platinum buyer, I’ll tell you what made the decision for me despite the other downsides mentioned above: the Max Recline seats. If I’m going to charge twice on a 600 mile road trip (if I have a lead foot) I want to take naps while I charge since I’m not 22 anymore. How...

I get where you're coming from, but you probably forgot to mention portable air conditioning units needing to be connected by extension cords at a minimum to the F150L in places like Phoenix or Portland where it got to 116 degrees this summer and 54 people died. If there were a power outage in...

Not that Ford set any expectations about it, but Max Recline should be made available on more trim levels because who wouldn't want to take a nap on a long road trip while charging and arrive more refreshed than the person who drives 400+ miles straight?

I'd almost like a second set of 18" wheels with LRR tires for road trips if I get a Platinum. The thing is, I don't know what I'd do with the 22s. Use them for local driving with better handling? Neither set would be useful off-road and I've never jacked up something as heavy as the...

oh no, my apologies. . . I don’t always find the forum layout easy to navigate so it looked recent, admittedly I was in a hurry and did not check dates. Sorry for the month old hot take!

Remember the wise words of Keanu Reeves when reading internet discussions: “I’m at that stage in my life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you’re right! Have fun.” I promise you your life will be better and more productive if you heed his words. (Not that this is a...

I agree with you as far as normal drivers go driving 75mph on the freeway. I think we will see more than 300 miles though, if only from the hypermilers who run high tire pressures, drive slowly on freeways, among other hypermiling tricks. (without any mods to the truck) With mods, you’ll see...

Still looks like something the villain would drive in Knight Rider. Pass.

Can't even come close to topping this comment, but how about "The BEVs and the BEV-nots?"

I don’t have an urgent need for it yet (can always rent a truck for my landlord business when needed for now) so this will just give me time to save a little more and/or make the credit report look a little better for financing so not super concerned about delays.

Searched this thread for “wife” before I wrote this and didn’t find any mention of the Honeybut Effect on EV adoption with tax credits. I wonder how many were able to convince their wife/husband to get an EV that’s more expensive than its ICE counterpart by pointing out that they get up to...

Yes, it will fit, just have to get creative.

Crushing ICE vehicles that still work hurts the working poor and may not achieve the desired CO2 reduction goal. Someone who buys a new EV is most likely going to trade-in/sell an efficient ICE vehicle, hybrid, PHEV, or earlier EV. These vehicles can be sold to lower income people who will...

Pretty soon we’re going to be able to brew our own over roasted coffee out of the back of an F-150, or even out of the frunk. Did Ford mention yet how many espresso machines can be powered off all the outlets combined? Can’t wait for a steaming hot cup of frunk coffee.

(not applicable for long distance RV towing) but if you have the F150L in D or L with a tow bar, I fail to see how flat towing in this mode is different from going downhill for a long period of time. (disclaimer: I have never towed a vehicle, consult an expert, I’m just another idiot on the...

Sounds like great marketing for Ford. “So good you’ll wet your pants!” I rented a big red Dodge Ram Rebel that had cooled seats this summer and it was pretty nice. Did not feel like a pissypants. That truck was a big red bull in a china shop driving around Portland. It was kind of like Guy...

Somewhat OT, but I see someone else here noticed that the Niro EV was a great price/range/cargo space/still gets the full federal EV credit compromise. Last year I told myself that if my C-Max Energi got totaled for some reason, that would be my next car. Then the F150L came out . . .