If you spring for the OBDLink MX+, you get the App and the Ford/Lincoln/Mercury pid package free of charge.
I did a 400+ mile, mostly Texas interstate speeds yesterday, and got a good idea from those EV pids why some folks are so disappointed with their mileage.
I was surprised to see that at 70 or above the Hybrid charging algorithm is basically non-Hybrid. Other than regenerative braking, the truck isn't interested in increasing the SOC. It cycles between "trickle charging" the HV battery to trickle discharging as an alternator role for the 12V system. I had assumed that at high speed cruising that the continuous ICE running would be topping off the SOC and then using the electric torque available for momentary torque request increases. But it appears that at those speeds on flat ground its a 3.5 Ecoboost period.
I'm not complaining really. Just surprised a little.
I think my real complaint is that it takes so much strategy off the table and I'm just a driver along for the ride.
I decided to just enjoy the music and act like I'm not such a nerd.
If I'm not mistaken, somewhere I have read that 62mph is the limit to full Powerboost Hybrid features. While I don't know exactly if that's a hard limit to ALL Hybrid Battery management algorithms, I believe it is the limit for EV events, which would imply the SOC strategy no longer needs to be one that prepares for the next EV event.
I’ve not noticed this to be the case. My truck has put itself into electric mode on cruise at 70+mph. Also, living in a hilly area, I routinely see amps coming out of the battery climbing hills at 75-80mph and amps going in when descending the other side, indicating charging. Similarly, my instant mpg will not go above 25mpg until the battery hits a high enough SOC (seems around mid to high 50s) for the engine to stop charging.
I am waiting for KR Powerboost with minimal options. Once I get the truck, I plan to get a 27’ Airstream. Sounds like you towed a 27/28’ AS to Alaska- encouraging to me.
Spot on, 27’ GT. I use a pro pride hitch and we packed to the weight limit on the truck and trailer most days. I never lacked in power for the towing. Even the ride was fine and I never felt out of control on any of the very poor roads we drove. It’s a very capable truck, more so than most anyone would think. The ability to plug in anywhere we stayed was invaluable. Nothing like having the heat going, microwave on, smoker running, and charging batteries on the side of the road in Yukon!
Very reassuring! We are looking at the 27" GT. Some people scare me that the F150 is the wrong truck. I am keeping my fingers crossed, but through a lot of truck payload comparing my 2wd truck should have around 1800# payload. We will be packing for 2 and no toys.
As long as you avoid certain options (4wd being a big one), you can reach an 1800 lb payload with a Powerboost. I have a Lariat Supercrew Powerboost 4x2 with an 1831 lb payload.
