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  1. 2021 PowerBoost Hybrid - new 33" Tires w/ 17" Wheels - +2lbs per corner - Mileage Preserved

    I wanted to eventually replace my 20" wheels on my truck but needed to wear through them vs throw money out. I have a 2" level on the front and standard brake setup(no max tow package). Got this setup on my 2021 Hybrid. Only adds 2lbs per corner(not turning more weight) and the tire dimensions...
  2. 6.5 Update Issue - downloaded - won't begin update overnight or manual.

    Edit - update succeeded when I attemped it while my battery tender(4A $70 version) was connected. (SOC was 63% otherwise and would fail) Overnight update always fail. 21 Ford Hybrid SYNC 4 Manual update process gets this screen for half a second then I'm back at the update menu. BMS has been...
  3. 2021 SCREW Panoroof leak during snow/ice storm (pics)

    We had snow/freezing rain the last few days. I went out to my truck today and had water in a lot of places on the passenger side. Seat and headliner were soaked. I park on a 2 degree slope drive way, nose down. Never had this in the three years of owning this truck. This is very disappoining...
  4. Water Leak - Found issue - Back Window seal material

    My 21 crew has a bad factory seal job with the back window of the cab. The dealer found water coming in from the bottom passenger edge of the window. The sealant used to install the window failed in one spot(guess not enough sealant). I found water soaked my back wall padding of the canopy so I...
  5. NMO antenna mount - roof?

    I am pondering putting an NMO mount for a 3.5" antenna(Midland MSTX25) in the middle of the back of my roof. It's more out of sight from passerbys and is up high on my truck for GMRS use. Curious if anyone has done this and what your experience has been? I'm good wtih drilling through my roof...
  6. 3D printable oil filter socket tool (FL-500S)

    FL-500S oil filter socket - spent some time designing this today... cheers! Edit - designed a 14 rib version as well. I had two FL-500S filters needing two different sockets so I designed the 2nd one as well. Download at the link above. There is also this guy to quiet up that backup beeper...
  7. Wheel / Tire weight distribution and performance (great write up) - Method 316 17x8 +25 fit on 2021 non-max tow?

    Researching tires and wheels for my 21 hybrid. Wanting more sidewall and an inch gain in height. Excellent write up on how weight distribution in a tire/rim setup will affect performance: https://cerebrumsensor.com/blogs/news/how-does-wheel-weight-affect-car-performance Looking at my Hybrid...
  8. Add-on Tow Hooks - 1/2" grade 5 spring bolt - nut torque spec?

    I installed these tow hooks on my 21 F150 XLT. Curious what the torque spec is for these grade 5, 1/2" nuts? I see anywhere from 40 to 80 ft lb out there. Info on the hardware: $26 for bolts shipped - 1/2 inch Diameter Square U-Bolt from here...
  9. Running Board LED install w/ solid state relay and dimmer to adjust

    I went with a solid state relay(triggered from cargo area light - only pulls 10mA), add a fuse and PWM controller to adjust the light level to my liking. Demo and installation below. I was apprehensive to run my two LED strips off the small wire for the cargo area light since I was pulling...
  10. 2021 XLT 18 speaker B&O system - drop in upgrade for sub?

    I'm kinda shocked at how small this subwoofer is for an '18 SPEAKER B&O SYSTEM'. Figured it'd be more. Kind surprised as how small the wires are going into this thing. Not much power is moving over those wires. I am curious if there are any drop in replacements for this? Does the Lariat...
  11. 2021 F150 - fuse that is either on(12V)-off(0V) for courtesy lights (wiring a relay for powering running board LEDs)

    I installed LEDs for my running boards and I'm running them off a relay. That relay is triggered by the cargo light wire(white green wire in passenger rear wiring loom). The 4000K LED strips I installed pull just over two amps so I didn't want to power them soley off this small white/green wire...
  12. Panoroof - occasional water drains out of console above rear view - should I see water here?

    Twice now in the year of owning my F150 super crew with pano roof, I've had water drain out of my roof console when making a turn. - it only drains/empties once while making a right turn. - I've tested that all four drain tubes work on the corners by dumping a few cups of water in each corner...
  13. Add patch of rhino liner to truck topper between rails?

    I'm pondering installing rails on my ARE Z2 canopy for some load bars. I'm also pondering a square patch of rhino lining between the rails on the roof so I can just set stuff directly on the topper surface. Anyone done this before...
  14. Water Leaked from center of roof? What to check?

    Had this 21 Super Crew truck for a year and this is the first time this has happened. All windows closed up. Had heavy rain yesterday, first rain this fall. Drove this morning and made a left turn and about a quarter cup of water dripped out from this point. What should I be checking out...
  15. Towing with Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S?

    For a 2021 F150 Hybrid, I am looking at both the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S and XLT in a 285 70 17 size. The XLT is 56lbs and the 4S is 45 lbs. Can the 4S support towing a trailer? Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S P285/70R 17 117T Load Range: STD height32.76 Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT LT285/70 R17 121...
  16. How much $ for take-off wheels/tires on FB Marketplace/Craigslist?

    Curious how much folks here have seen or gotten for selling their take-offs on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace? I have (4) 20x8.5 wheels from my fx4 with the Hancook Dynapro AT2s I'm looking to sell to offset the purchase of new wheels/tires.
  17. Hybrid F150 - best method to power 12V accessories in bed/canopy setup while camping/sleeping?

    I have the F150 hybrid and a canopy on the back. Looking to put a few accessories back there like a 12V fan, LED lighting, 12V ports for phone chargers, etc. Curious what the best option is here for constant 12V power? What should I tap into? Also, does the F150 hybrid engine start using the...
  18. Ecoboost - Front license plate relocator - worth it?

    I'm guessing Ford engineers would have offset the plate mount if it would have been advantageous to the intercooler for the turbo but maybe not? Curious if there's any real gain to this plate mount relocator? https://www.mishimoto.com/license-plate-relocation-ford-f-150.html
  19. 2021 FX4 Hybrid - loud rattle when combustion engine starts (almost sounds like exhaust shield but doesn't appear so)

    I have a rattle with my hybrid that occurs only when I start my truck's combustion engine. I press the button to turn it on and when I press down the gas to start up the engine, I will hear what sounds like the exhaust were the heat shield is loose next to it but it is difficult to even track...
  20. Anyone know what this is leaking from this roof seal area?

    Odd this is coming out from around this antenna seal. Anyone know what this is or what needs remedying here? Five month old truck. Thanks in advance.




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