IS OUR F150 LIGHTNING'S BATTERY UNWELL? PLUS, HOW TO RESET FORD'S HOME INTEGRATION SYSTEM

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This video addresses two key issues for Ford F-150 Lightning owners: a customer satisfaction program concerning the 12V battery's health monitoring system and a workaround for the Home Integration System (HIS) not updating. The presenter explains that the 12V battery monitoring system can be overly pessimistic, preventing over-the-air (OTA) software updates, a problem they experienced previously. The fix involves a dealer visit within a year. More critically, the video details a method to force an update on the Ford Charge Station Pro and HIS when they stop communicating after the truck receives an OTA update. This workaround, using the 'M Professional' app and a specific power cycling procedure, is crucial for restoring backup power functionality, which the presenter emphasizes is vital given their reliance on it due to frequent power outages. While acknowledging the system's initial unreliability and the $10,000 cost, the presenter concludes that when it works, it's invaluable, especially for those without alternative heating or power sources.