🛠️ What have you done to your F150 Tremor this week?

KewTremor33 · Dec 11, 2023

Got the Raptor Heated Steering Wheel Retro-Fit completed today. Big thanks to @apetty for the guidance in getting this install complete. Install included the raptor heated wheel w/orange stitching, updated HVAC module with the heated wheel hard button & digital readouts, new SCCM and forscan changes. Have to say was def worth it.

Cherry Ghost · Dec 11, 2023

KewTremor33 said:
Got the Raptor Heated Steering Wheel Retro-Fit completed today. Big thanks to @apetty for the guidance in getting this install complete. Install included the raptor heated wheel w/orange stitching, updated HVAC module with the heated wheel hard button & digital readouts, new SCCM and forscan changes. Have to say was def worth it.

Nice. Working paddle shifters too? I miss the Raptor steering wheel more than I thought I would.

KewTremor33 · Dec 11, 2023

Cherry Ghost said:
Nice. Working paddle shifters too? I miss the Raptor steering wheel more than I thought I would.

Yes , loving the paddle shifters, as I have never had them before. Def a plus to the install.

OKgearhead · Dec 11, 2023

TexasTea said:
What winch mount did you use? Did it require relocating/an aftermarket intercooler???

I used a universal winch mount from Harbor Freight, I had to notch it to fit on the ends, nothing needed relocating, with the 5.0 , there’s a large empty space above the skid plate to install a winch, or whatever you need a place to install anything else.

TexasTea · Dec 11, 2023

OKgearhead said:
I used a universal winch mount from Harbor Freight, I had to notch it to fit on the ends, nothing needed relocating, with the 5.0 , there’s a large empty space above the skid plate to install a winch, or whatever you need a place to install anything else.

Oh that's right. You dang non turbo guys... Ford dropped the ball making an "off-road" trim but without logical ways to mount a winch.

The swarfworks rear winch looks good and tidy... But losing the spare tire is a huge compromise for offroading as well (I don't want to mount in the bed or a chase rack)

OKgearhead · Dec 11, 2023

I might build some kind of chase rack, but not for the spare tire.

bikeram · Dec 12, 2023

KewTremor33 said:
Got the Raptor Heated Steering Wheel Retro-Fit completed today. Big thanks to @apetty for the guidance in getting this install complete. Install included the raptor heated wheel w/orange stitching, updated HVAC module with the heated wheel hard button & digital readouts, new SCCM and forscan changes. Have to say was def worth it.

I ordered a 402a and it was supposed to come with the heated steering wheel, but didn't. Do you know if this is something the dealer or a shop could/would do? Also, do you have to push the M button before using the paddle shifters on your new steering wheel? Thx!

Lobo-Tremor · Dec 12, 2023

I installed a permanent trickle charge (Noco Genius).
If I would have known that I had to plug my truck in every day, I would have considered buying a damn Lightning. Not!

g9Tremor · Dec 12, 2023

Lobo-Tremor said:
I installed a permanent trickle charge (Noco Genius).
If I would have known that I had to plug my truck in every day, I would have considered buying a damn Lightning. Not!

Is that 2amp even doing anything for you? I could not get the battery to charge using a 4amp Viking, someone on here said the truck needs over 5amp to offset the amount of daily discharge if you don’t drive long distances. I went with Noco10 and the meter actually goes all the way to full now.

Lrjet55 · Dec 12, 2023

TexasTea said:
Oh that's right. You dang non turbo guys... Ford dropped the ball making an "off-road" trim but without logical ways to mount a winch.

The swarfworks rear winch looks good and tidy... But losing the spare tire is a huge compromise for offroading as well (I don't want to mount in the bed or a chase rack)

Swarfworks looks like it’s a good product but you can’t get anyone to return any email or text with questions. With that kind of support why would you buy from them.

SpaceWhiteF150 · Dec 12, 2023

g9Tremor said:
Is that 2amp even doing anything for you? I could not get the battery to charge using a 4amp Viking, someone on here said the truck needs over 5amp to offset the amount of daily discharge if you don’t drive long distances. I went with Noco10 and the meter actually goes all the way to full now.

Is this true? Where do we find this info?

Lobo-Tremor · Dec 13, 2023

g9Tremor said:
Is that 2amp even doing anything for you? I could not get the battery to charge using a 4amp Viking, someone on here said the truck needs over 5amp to offset the amount of daily discharge if you don’t drive long distances. I went with Noco10 and the meter actually goes all the way to full now.

I have been successfully using a 3amp (red) battery tender. (Pictured)
From what I understand, a tender will not increase the charge until the trucks system shuts down. That is why it is important to take the keys out of the truck. Don't ask me how I know this...
The jury is still out on the NOCO. It was still charging this morning.
I also had the dreaded "Remote Features Disabled to Preserve Battery" message on Ford Pass. This was yesterday. It might have been because I disconnected the battery for an instant while connection the new charger.

DTLNG · Dec 13, 2023

Ceramic XPEL plus and front window tint.

Lobo-Tremor · Dec 13, 2023

Lobo-Tremor said:
I have been successfully using a 3amp (red) battery tender. (Pictured)
From what I understand, a tender will not increase the charge until the trucks system shuts down. That is why it is important to take the keys out of the truck. Don't ask me how I know this...
The jury is still out on the NOCO. It was still charging this morning.
I also had the dreaded "Remote Features Disabled to Preserve Battery" message on Ford Pass. This was yesterday. It might have been because I disconnected the battery for an instant while connection the new charger.

Update: The NOCO has successfully charged the battery up.
Steady, green light = 100%.

I found this while lurking on the 14th Gen F-150 site. I will be monitoring it with this:

g9Tremor · Dec 13, 2023

SpaceWhiteF150 said:
Is this true? Where do we find this info?

The video from this post shows a guy with a latop checking the current draw

"Remote Features disabled to preserve battery" Ford Pass APP - Who all is seeing this??

300 miles on the truck and Ford Pass noted the battery was low, I checked it, it was 12.2 volts. Put it on the charger for 6 hours, charger was putting out 15 volts @ 10 amps, checked the battery again, it was only 12.73 volts. Drove the truck 160 miles yesterday, checked the battery this...

www.f150tremor.com

Ford F150 BMS video link in post above is why I said what i said.

TestD · Dec 13, 2023

DTLNG said:
Ceramic XPEL plus and front window tint.

Looks great, I see you are in TO if you don't mind me asking where you got this done and how much.

ShadowFox · Dec 13, 2023

Long day with little to show, trimmed the hell out of the grille, routed most of the IC piping. Will be installing the lights and sensors on the bumper tomorrow (maybe mount it too depending on how long it all takes)

Very involved process for me and I’m doing it alone which doesn’t help lol.

Machine · Dec 13, 2023

ShadowFox said:
Long day with little to show, trimmed the hell out of the grille, routed most of the IC piping. Will be installing the lights and sensors on the bumper tomorrow (maybe mount it too depending on how long it all takes)

Very involved process for me and I’m doing it alone which doesn’t help lol.

Yeah, working alone on this stuff sucks. We’ll be helping in spirit!

Lobo-Tremor · Dec 14, 2023

g9Tremor said:
The video from this post shows a guy with a latop checking the current draw

"Remote Features disabled to preserve battery" Ford Pass APP - Who all is seeing this??

300 miles on the truck and Ford Pass noted the battery was low, I checked it, it was 12.2 volts. Put it on the charger for 6 hours, charger was putting out 15 volts @ 10 amps, checked the battery again, it was only 12.73 volts. Drove the truck 160 miles yesterday, checked the battery this...

www.f150tremor.com

Ford F150 BMS video link in post above is why I said what i said.

I posted that video.
All I can say is that after a while, the draw goes down. I have successfully charged mine with two different trickle chargers. It just takes time.
You need to take the key out of the vehicle.
I will get some more data when I have the battery monitor hooked up.

BlackonBlack · Dec 14, 2023

bikeram said:
I ordered a 402a and it was supposed to come with the heated steering wheel, but didn't. Do you know if this is something the dealer or a shop could/would do? Also, do you have to push the M button before using the paddle shifters on your new steering wheel? Thx!

I thought ford was doing a recall or something like that and giving people the heated steering wheels they ordered. Call your dealer and ask

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