[KElkhorn]

Saw this today:

Ford recalls 2,900 EV F-150 Lightning pickup trucks

Ford Motor Co said Monday it will recall about 2,900 F-150 Lightning trucks because a software issue may result in a failure to provide adequate warning of low tire pressure.

www.reuters.com

Wondering if that is what is slowing things down over the last few weeks. Seems like a minor issue, but could certainly divert resources to get figured out for a week or two.

 

[GoGoGadgetTruck]

eh, the issue is understood and they know how to fix it. The only delay it would cause would be for the appropriate software update, which should at worst be a few hours per vehicle. Likely they will just have dealers handle them as part of delivery prep.

 

[klossfam]

So here is the question: Certain reports on this talk of the correct tire pressure as 42 psi and the module set at 35 psi. I know the door placard on my Lariat Lightning shows 42 psi and I've been driving lower than that.

42 psi may be a harsh ride although I had recent RAMs with 39 psi recommended. So going to experiment at 40 psi tomorrow. That is usually the case with EVs and higher pressures. My wife's Ioniq 5 with 20s calls for 36 psi and we run 35 for a little softer ride.

Also, I check tire pressures often so I may just wait for the OTA update unless I'm in for something else.

 

[ChasingCoral]

The Mustang Mach E tires were initially filled quite high and Ford sent out an announcement later for folks to adjust the pressure. That didn’t result in errors from the sensors so I suspect the change was addressed in an OTA (PowerUp).

This is a simple software update to the Body Control Module (BCM). It can be addressed by a dealer or you can await the Power Up.

 

[ChasingCoral]

 

[KElkhorn]

I realize this is a very minor, quick update, but I do see the "Demonstration/Delivery Hold" at the top and wonder if that hasn't been slowing things down as far as deliveries.

 

[instantfob]

I am ok as long as they don't have a stop sale on that memo

 

[ChasingCoral]

I realize this is a very minor, quick update, but I do see the "Demonstration/Delivery Hold" at the top and wonder if that hasn't been slowing things down as far as deliveries.

I doubt it has been holding up shipments since it is software only.

 

[Finlay150]

Looks like they left the standard F-150 35psi software in the Lightning.

 

[COLightning]

Here's another report, this time from Green Car Reports:

Tire-pressure issue prompts over-the-air fix for some Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickups

Ford cautions that a low inflation pressure may lead to “poor handling and a possible loss of vehicle control.” Efficiency and driving range could be affected, too.

www.greencarreports.com

"Ford on Monday issued a recall for some Ford F-150 Lightning vehicles due to an issue in which the vehicle’s tire pressure monitoring system may be set to the wrong value.

In affected trucks—2,886 Ford F-150 Lightnings in the U.S. and Canada, with 20-inch or 22-inch all-season tires—the pressure has been incorrectly set to 35 psi rather than 42 psi. Ford cautions that a low inflation pressure may lead to “poor handling and a possible loss of vehicle control.”

The remedy for the issue comes in the form of an update for the Body Control Module. Ford says that it can provide an immediate fix in about 20 minutes at dealerships, with an in-person update of that software. For an even more convenient fix, it will make that update part of an over-the-air software update in 30 days.

Notification of dealers started Monday, with customers getting notification through email and the FordPass app starting today.

The over-the-air fix is something that wouldn’t be possible in a wider range of electric vehicles, but Ford has embraced the ability to reprogram vehicle firmware as part of its so-called Power-Up updates in the Lightning and the Mustang Mach-E. So far Ford has used them primarily to add interface features and to correct safety issues—a recent Mach-E battery contactor issue, for example—but it does have the potential to boost range or performance in the future this way.

But there’s an even simpler remedy for this one: In the meantime, just do it the old-fashioned way. Check your tire pressures, and make sure they match what’s on the Tire and Loading info label just inside the driver door jamb. Those show the correct pressure and keeping your tires at the correct pressure not only keeps handling safe but saves energy and extends range.

And even if you don’t yet have a Lightning, or an EV, the price of gas should convince you it’s a very good habit to follow. "

 

[Nandyd]

I got the email explaining the details.

• Expect letter in July
• Contact dealer if any questions
• It will fix via OTA in 30 days.

 

[FM_Jack]

 

[ogdobber]

I just got the notice of the recall. The tires say 51psi max and I was thinking about trying that… should be less rolling resistance right? Not really concerned but I’ll go in for the update

 

[instantfob]

My dealer updated the software right before delivery today. No issues

 

[Voltz]

I am ok as long as they don't have a stop sale on that memo

My dealer updated the software right before delivery today. No issues

I guess you found out that it's a quick "Stop Delivery" (until dealer applies update) hold.

Congratulations on getting your truck!

 

[ChasingCoral]

I’d encourage you to watch the TPMS (you can make it an active card on the Sync 4a screen if you have one) and await the over the air update (OTA, aka PowerUp). It doesn’t seem important enough to hassle with going to a dealer.

 

[CDT]

My dealer is trying to tell me this recall is why my trucks been sitting in a yard 30 miles from them for over a month. They’re saying it’s a parts issue but it’s an over the air update apparently? I’m a little pissed off.
Everything the dealer and Ford has shows the truck has been sitting in Richmond California about 40 minutes from my house for a month. I know there are labor shortages but a month!

 

[ChasingCoral]

I’m supposed to return from my trip Friday, so I’ll finally be able to take delivery of my truck Saturday. I’ve contacted my dealer to have them go ahead to do the tire pressure recall. I haven’t seen any sign of it coming OTA yet.

 

[CDT]

I’m supposed to return from my trip Friday, so I’ll finally be able to take delivery of my truck Saturday. I’ve contacted my dealer to have them go ahead to do the tire pressure recall. I haven’t seen any sign of it coming OTA yet.

Is it a software update or do they need a part?

 

[ChasingCoral]

Is it a software update or do they need a part?

Just software.