72,000 Miles on an F-150 Lightning — Here’s the Truth

From Branden Flasch.

Optimize your YouTube videos with http://TubeToolkit.com

Purchase the A2Z adapter here and use "FLASCH" at checkout for a discount: https://a2zevshop.com/?ref=FLASCH
Lectron adapter: https://amzn.to/48QfEb5

Shop my favorite accessories and products on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/brandenflasch

Tesla referral link to purchase a Tesla product and get exclusive benefits: http://bflasch.com/tesla

Tessie (the best app for Tesla data logging) referral: http://bflasch.com/tessie

Thank you for watching and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more content!

Follow me on Twitter / X: @brandenflasch

Any inquiries contact at branden@bflasch.com
_______
Music from Artist – 2 Months Free!
https://artlist.io/Branden-1006525

Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. I may also receive products for free, discounts, or other forms of compensation from brands mentioned. All opinions expressed are my own, and I only recommend products or services I believe will add value to viewers. This helps the channel by funding content with no cost to you.
___________________

One year and ~72,000 miles in my 2022 F-150 Lightning Lariat Extended Range (Max Tow, Atlas Blue) — I bought it 3/15/25 with 52,800 miles for just under $40k and I’ve been putting it through family road trips, work trips, and daily life. In this video I walk the truck, show the mega power frunk, Pro Power Onboard setup, bed mods (WeatherTech hard cover, extra seals), full-size spare, and all the accessories I actually use.

We drive down to Columbia, SC to check a new Tesla V4 supercharger, talk real-world charging (10→80% target ~40 minutes, adds ~95 kWh; past summer derating problem at 61°C that Ford pushed to ~81°C with a software update), battery SoH (98% at ~72k), and why adapters + Nav weirdness matter. I also cover BluePilot/Comma vs BlueCruise, Forscan tricks (keep truck on, enable toggles), using the Lightning as a home backup (generator inlet + Emporia), and the annoying Ford app climate limit. Honest: dealership/service experience has been rough, there are a few recalls, and Ford discontinued the Lightning — but it’s still the most practical EV truck I’ve owned.

00:00 – Intro & Sponsor
00:52 – Truck Overview
02:41 – Frunk & Bed Features
04:29 – Pro Power Specs
06:03 – Interior Condition
08:30 – Heading To Supercharger
09:02 – Family & Roadtrip Use
12:27 – ADAS & BlueCruise
14:12 – Charging Issues
15:25 – Charging Update
17:52 – Walkaway Locks & Camp Mode
19:06 – Pro Power Usage
24:27 – Ford App Issues
32:34 – Supercharger Adapter
38:13 – Software & Forscan
40:11 – Discontinuation & Alternatives
44:41 – Accessories & Fitment
52:19 – Q&A: Favorites & Range
57:54 – Maintenance & Recalls
01:03:39 – Closing & Outro

#ElectricVehicles #F150Lightning #EVRoadTrip #Supercharging