I don’t have any issues with my XLT. Do you have a Lariat with a sunroof? Maybe it has a leaky drain, or the HVAC drain is clogged?
Renny said:
I don’t have any issues with my XLT. Do you have a Lariat with a sunroof? Maybe it has a leaky drain, or the HVAC drain is clogged?
I do have the Lariat with a sunroof. How can I check the drain for the sunroof or HVAC?
Renny said:
I don’t have any issues with my XLT. Do you have a Lariat with a sunroof? Maybe it has a leaky drain, or the HVAC drain is clogged?
Now I’m thinking maybe the huge ice buildup in the wheel wells and between the wheel wells and running boards is blocking the HVAC condensation drain. I’ve been noticing more ice buildup, which I think is because there’s no hot engine or exhaust system to help keep it under control.
Sounds like your truck might be too moist inside. Some trucks have leaks, either from rain or even the AC. Keeping it in the garage helps.
Lior said:
Sounds like your truck might be too moist inside. Some trucks have leaks, either from rain or even the AC. Keeping it in the garage helps.
Did you really have to use ‘moist’?
Lior said:
Sounds like your truck might be too moist inside. Some trucks have leaks, either from rain or even the AC. Keeping it in the garage helps.
Well, yes.
Lior said:
Sounds like your truck might be too moist inside. Some trucks have leaks, either from rain or even the AC. Keeping it in the garage helps.
Better than using it as a noun or verb.
Lior said:
Sounds like your truck might be too moist inside. Some trucks have leaks, either from rain or even the AC. Keeping it in the garage helps.
It’s my problem if it makes me uncomfortable, not yours. But I’d call it damp.
If you leave it on auto, it warms up the truck and then turns off the heat. Heat drains the battery, so it uses as little as possible.
No problems with my Lariat. I keep it on the lowest auto setting. The AC is on, but I turn it off when I get cold, which happens often with my shaved head. By the way, I think the AC is colder than in regular vehicles.
I don’t have a regular F-150 to compare, but with the first real snow this week, I’ve noticed more fog on the windows. It’s manageable if I adjust the HVAC settings, but auto doesn’t solve it by itself.
Both of my EVs fog up way more than my old regular trucks. I’m in MN, and this time of year, my windows fog up after leaving a heated garage and driving for just 5 minutes. I haven’t tried turning off the Auto setting yet, but I will tomorrow.
I think my truck fogs less than any other vehicle.
Don’t use AUTO mode for HVAC. If you leave it on AUTO, the truck turns on recirculation to heat the inside, which causes the windows to fog. Set the HVAC manually and direct the air to the windshield to prevent recirculation from fogging up the windows.
@Jordy
I’ve tried all that. Even with just me in the truck, it fogs a bit, but nothing too terrible. When I have one or two people in the truck, it’s a constant battle to keep the side windows clear.
I had my first fogging issue since getting my truck in October. But by the time I got out of my subdivision, the fog was gone. I pressed max defrost, and within two minutes, no fog.
I should’ve been clearer. I’m not using Auto. I do turn the AC on (with heat set to 24-25C) to dry the air. Recirculation is off. Is anyone else who’s not having issues living in colder places? A few other Lightning owners I know in Calgary said this is their main complaint, so I thought it might be pretty common.