FordUser: How is the charger delivered for the Platinum?
⮑Moderator: It comes with the vehicle upon delivery.
FordUser: Can you do a “How to drive off the lot” session so we can see the start up, mirror adjustment and basics?
⮑Moderator: Thank you for your suggestions! Owner feedback helps us to make sure that we are delivering the content that is important to you.
FordUser: When will 2023 order opens
⮑Moderator: We plan on inviting customers to order our next model year this summer, 2022. We are currently targeting fall 2022 for 2023 model year production to begin.
FordUser: How many key fobs are included on vehicles equipped with paak?
⮑Moderator: All F-150 Lightning trucks will come with 2 key fobs.
FordUser: Have there actually been deliveries?
⮑Moderator: Thanks for the question. Yes Lightnings are starting to ship. For questions specific to your vehicle order, we recommend that you use the Ford chat feature at
https://www.ford.com/help/contact/, or contact your Ford Dealer for further assistance.
FordUser: Does Lightning pre-condition the high voltage battery when it navigates to a DC Fast Charger?
⮑Moderator: It that is your charge source and you've set the schedule departure time by using the departure and comfort setting to pre condition and you're plugged in you should be able to pre-condition your Lightning.
FordUser: Does Phone as a Key use Bluetooth or NFC?
⮑Moderator: It uses Bluetooth
FordUser: Does the lightning have a propulsion sound?
⮑Moderator: Yes, it does.
FordUser: Can you turn off or disable the Sync 4/4a recommendations somehow?
⮑Moderator: Intelligent suggestions can be turned off through the touchscreen.
FordUser: How many Lightnings have been shipped to their owners?
⮑Moderator: Thank you for your question! Unfortunately, we do not have an answer at this time. Please keep checking
Ford.com for the latest available information.
https://www.ford.com/
FordUser: Can you look into the truck bed with a camera while moving? For instance for towing.
⮑Moderator: The bed camera view is available while in motion, when your vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph.
FordUser: Ford has shown an adapter that can be plugged into the 240V outlet in the bed to allow vehicle-to-vehicle charging. What type of adapter is required?
⮑Moderator: With the Mobile Power Cord and an additional aftermarket adapter (P/N 691944Y sold separately by Parkworld), the Pro Power Onboard feature will allow the F-150 Lightning with the 9.6kW option to charge other J1772-equipped EVs.
FordUser: You only get live navigation (traffic etc) for 3 years? then you have to pay?
⮑Moderator: Correct if you have Connected Built-In Navigation. Check out the link for more information.
https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/sync/sync-4/what-are-the-sync-4-navigation-options/
FordUser: When you're adding a trailer, do you have the ability to select from popular trailer models? Example, Airstream Flying Cloud 25. Or do you always have to enter the trailer parameters manually?
⮑Moderator: You will add your trailer information manually, but the system will save up to 15 trailers for your future use.
FordUser: Is a trailer TPMS system available?
⮑Moderator: Yes
FordUser: Charger: the charge station pro is delivered with vehicle? Or are you referring to mobile charger? For the extended Range batteries, of course
⮑Moderator: The Charge Station Pro comes standard when you order a Platinum and Extended Range battery is standard on Platinum.
FordUser: Do the onboard scales show actual weights, or a just a graph?
⮑Moderator: Thanks for the question. The onboard scale shows the total possible weight, and how much is being used through graphs
FordUser: Is the Charge Station Pro delivered with the Platinum, or is it delivered to the owner in advance of the vehicle to allow completion of installation prior to vehicle delivery?
⮑Moderator: It will be delivered to you through a 3rd party supplier. For questions specific to your vehicle order, we recommend that you use the Ford chat feature at
https://www.ford.com/help/contact/, or contact your Ford Dealer for further assistance.
FordUser: Sorry. Does Max Tow do anything while not towing?
⮑Moderator: Thank you for your patience. We are unable to find an answer to your question at this time. Please reach out to Ford using the chat feature at
https://www.ford.com/help/contact/ for further assistance.
FordUser: Are the ventilated seats cooled?
⮑Moderator: Correct Ventilated seats are cooled seats
FordUser: Silly question. Where do you mount a front license plate? With lower intake for battery cooling and sensors in the front bumpers, can’t see where it would go.
⮑Moderator: A front license plate bracket is standard in states requiring two plates and optional in all others.
FordUser: Illinois mandates front license plates. Where do I mount it with sensors in the bumpers and the air intake for the battery in the way?
⮑Moderator: A front license plate bracket is standard in states requiring two plates and optional in all others.
FordUser: Is it possible to install a 5th wheel hitch on the Lightning?
⮑Moderator: Thanks for the question. At this time there isn't a 5th wheel hitch available but keep checking
Accessories.Ford.com
Mark Eakin, Silver Spring MD: Lots of Lightnings have been built but Ford isn't shipping them out. What gives?
⮑Moderator: Thanks for tuning in this evening! For questions specific to your vehicle order, we recommend that you use the Ford chat feature at
https://www.ford.com/help/contact/, or contact your Ford Dealer for further assistance.
Mark Eakin, Silver Spring MD: Why has Ford announced the Lightning won't be delivered with Phone as a Key?
⮑Moderator: Great question. Phone as a key will be available for Lightning, just not until the late summer.
Mark Eakin, Silver Spring MD: What features does the optional Individual Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)/Customer-Placed Trailer Camera?
Mark Eakin, Silver Spring MD: What features does the optional Individual Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)/Customer-Placed Trailer Camera have?
⮑Moderator: TPMS module for the trailer Four trailer tire pressure sensors; the system supports up to six tire pressure sensors 12-pin connector 4-way/7-way adapter
Mark Eakin, Silver Spring MD: Can the side and rear cameras display the road around you when towing a trailer at speed?
⮑Moderator: The rear normal view, bed camera view, hitch view and trailer auxiliary view are available when your vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph. The 360 degree camera system turns off when your vehicle is traveling at low speed, except when in reverse.
Mark Eakin, Silver Spring MD: What camera features does the optional Individual Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)/Customer-Placed Trailer Camera add?
⮑Moderator: That option will add the Trailer AUX camera view to your system. It will display a rear view image from the back of a trailer. It also provides a picture-in-picture view.