Ford F150 Lightning Assembly Line Tour with Sandy Munro

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

How incredible that we got to see inside of the factory! You could see Sandy absorbing every detail that he could see about the Lighting’s engineering. We won’t get to see this detail again until Sandy’s tear down!

[@MissGoElectric]

We can't wait for his tear down of the F150 Lightning and the Rivian R1T. We always learn a lot with Sandy around.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@MissGoElectric We can learn more about a vehicle in a 10 minute video than we can watching the big channels talk about everything that doesn’t matter, because they have to please the auto companies just like the magazines do. With EV’s there is a lot more going on than meets the eye.

[@MissGoElectric]

@@mitchellbarnow1709 That is for certain.

[@kemicbi]

At least ford is bringing us inside their factory like Tesla did with that amazing drone shot.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

I was lucky to work with Sandy on re-designing the C-17 cargo jet in Long Beach. He was full of ideas and taught us Design for Manufacturing and Assembly. We carved tens of millions of dollars off of the cost of the aircraft. It was fun. Sandy hasn’t aged much. I worked with him approximately 27 years ago.

[@MissGoElectric]

What a great story! Thank you for sharing

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

I can’t believe that you and Sandy are walking around with open coffee cups in the factory. Sandy even has his cup inside the cab of the Lightning. I don’t believe that either one of you would spill a drop, but it’s funny to me.

[@MissGoElectric]

Yes, it was funny to us, as well. Sandy has a pass to basically do whatever he wants everywhere he goes. We saw Jim Farley gesture to Sandy over a crowd of reporters at a press event. The guy is loved.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@MissGoElectric I am so glad that you got to spend time together, what a treasure he is.

[@markplott4820]

it's funny that in 2022, FUD motors is not using ADVANCED manufacturing, and LEAN design.

[@heathwirt8919]

@@markplott4820 You wouldn't recognize advanced manufacturing or lean design if it fell on your head. Comments like that just highlight your stupidity.

[@gcv1123]

No safety glasses and open beverages on an active assembly line. Nonsense. 🤪

[@MunroLive]

Hey, I know that guy!

[@willtheelectrician8184]

Too cool! Most people don't get to see behind the curtains like this. Thanks for the video tour!

[@MissGoElectric]

It was very special and happened spontaneously! We bought a stabilizer to make future walking tours more smooth. We hope you'll subscribe and share. This little channel needs all of the help it can get to keep improving.

[@slartybartfarst9737]

44 years of engineering in big auto world wide. A lot of those years due to work from Ford so many in Ford Plants. Been in Rouge as well. Great to see inside the F150 EV set up, coffe cups on the line makes me wince though.

[@MissGoElectric]

When hanging with Sandy, there are very few rules. That is a perk of living a long life and earning great respect. Executives even treat him like royalty. The Teardown Titan!!

[@rayRay-pw6gz]

They were at very low production run with many people visiting. Big show. No safety glasses .

[@slartybartfarst9737]

@@rayRay-pw6gz that makes sense, as you say no safty glasses, vehicles would be pre-prod so no concerns on the liquids in cars as none would be at customers.

[@Yanquetino]

I really enjoyed being a fly in the factory, following you around and hearing how it all comes together. Sandy sure knows his stuff! You made me laugh with the short-and-tall quip, Lacey! Of course… you both had our java to heighten your awareness!

[@MissGoElectric]

We always have a great time when Sandy is around.

[@BMWHP2]

Munro is about the best in the business, cant have a better guide than that.

[@MissGoElectric]

Absolutely

[@MovingForwardAdventures]

Great tour of the facility and appreciate hearing Sandy's insight. I'm guessing he said there was no need for the foil barrier between frunk and cab, because there is no engine creating heat, but maybe they are using it as a sound barrier?

[@MissGoElectric]

Could be. It may be more costly to change the procedure than to do it as it has been done. Thank you for your encouragement :)

[@andrewashmore8000]

God bless the internet , thanks Sandy and Miss , for a interesting tour. its weird how little publicity the Ford Lightning is getting , its seems like the perfect family and work truck ,by far and away ahead of everyone else . if only they did a righthand drive version.

[@MissGoElectric]

Thanks for watching and commenting. -Producer Tim

[@brianburnside5949]

Toyota would have a conniption fit if they saw people walking around the assembly line with a beverage in their hand. Fun looking at the inside of the assembly plant.

[@MissGoElectric]

The public launch of the F150 Lightning was happening at that time, which is why the line was shut down. The coffee was provided at the event. It was a fitting occasion for the automaker to enforce rules in a reasonable and sensible manner. Ford made us feel welcome and it was a real treat to have the opportunity to explore.

[@adrianwhitehead1950]

Great tour and just shows how respected Sandy is by Ford.

[@MissGoElectric]

Absolutely.

[@Van_Liberty]

I've owned at 5 SVT F-150 Lightnings. Fabulous trucks! It kills me that FORD will never build a short bed single cab iteration...kills me!! I'd have already had my order in. Back in the day, I got a tour of the Roush facility in Allen Park, MI where the Lighting engineering bucks were located and a whole wall of supercharged engines was nearby that. Your tour sure was great to see and Sandy is the man to walk it with you...

[@MissGoElectric]

It was a great experience. Maybe we'll see a smaller electric pickup from Ford in 2024?

[@colegreene2153]

That was cool! Really liked how you had an expert walk through with you

[@MissGoElectric]

Thank you. Sandy is a master at his craft. It was a treat & I'm glad we could share our experience with all of you too 😄

[@andrewhalonen5241]

Great stuff! Kudos to Ford for allowing this walk-thru.

[@MissGoElectric]

Ford has been absolutely wonderful to our small channel.

[@andrewhalonen5241]

​@@MissGoElectric hey, while I have your attention, do EV owners comment about vehicle weights? The EV's are much heavier than comparable ICE's and I'm curious if consumers know or care? Certainly engineers care as the loads are higher and lightweighting is more challenging.

[@MissGoElectric]

@@andrewhalonen5241 We work with many of manufacturers on product launch campaigns (mostly EV) when we aren't producing content for this channel or on Instagram. Through that work we have personally interacted with a couple hundred thousand prospective EV buyers. In our view, most commodity car buyers don't consider vehicle weight. If anything, we've noticed that most consumers feel safer being on the favorable side of a collision with another vehicle due to Newton's second law. The weight can also be helpful with traction in wintery conditions. Of course, the polar moment of inertia isn't top of mind for everyone, but the location of that mass has some safety advantages, too. Negative effects of extra EV mass is commonly amplified by low rolling resistance tires which might present deceleration and handling concerns for physics-minded buyers. Performance buyers who drive on track tend to be aware of EV weight. It is valid reason many of those buyers haven't gone electric yet. Until the recent supply-chain trouble began driving many EV makers back to heavier LFP chemistry, it looked like production battery pack weight was dropping fairly quickly. It will be a long journey towards power-to-weight-ration parity is achieved in most form factors. What are your thoughts?

[@andrewhalonen5241]

@@MissGoElectric I'm not surprised that consumers are largely unaware, yet I also wonder if the driving experience is superior for most people who drive commodity cars/SUVs/crossovers? I drove a Tesla 3 once, and it was quick & quiet compared to my vehicles (I also liked regen braking). So, I wonder if the power-to-weight ratio is superior to commodity ICE's, and that is sufficient to satisfy most people? I asked because I study vehicle lightweighting. I don't foresee emphasis (IE OEMs willing to pay substantial premium) to cut weight, yet hopefully we see an emphasis to cut costs. Thank you for sharing.

[@43lk]

Sandy is a legend, thank you!

[@MissGoElectric]

We agree and you are welcome

[@briancole1887]

I work for a large airplane manufacturer and those coffee cups were the first thing I saw. I was gratified that so many commenters had the same reaction. It probably would have been a good idea to forgo the coffee as it it looks unprofessional. I’m shocked that Sandy would even take a liquid on to the factory floor. Loved the tour -thanks!

[@MissGoElectric]

The coffee was provided to journalists by the automaker on the factory floor for the launch event. Viewers may have noticed the factory was not operating while we were touring.

[@forthrightnight]

Kudos on getting a tour of the Ford factory WITH Mr. Munroe while only having 7000 subs.

[@MissGoElectric]

Every story has a first chapter :)

[@nonyanks2510]

Sandy acted like he was back home, very good vid and tour!

[@MissGoElectric]

Thank you! We have some more stuff with Sandy coming in a couple weeks.

[@Pikminiman]

I love everything about this video, including the fact that you videobombed a Jim Farley interview.

[@MissGoElectric]

We have a lot of respect for Jim and that was an honest mistake. Sandy seems to have some kind of cheat code for the real world so he can basically do whatever at all times. It's a wonder to behold.

[@PenkoAngelov]

It's amazing that Ford even let you two "freely" roam around the factory.

[@MissGoElectric]

We agree

[@rgeraldalexander4278]

Great tour! Thanks.

[@MissGoElectric]

It was our pleasure! We hope you'll subscribe for more eMobility segments which will go live this week.

[@rgeraldalexander4278]

@@MissGoElectric yep liked and subscribed.

[@pucmahone3893]

Sandy has a sharp eye for detail!

[@MissGoElectric]

He is great

[@pucmahone3893]

@@MissGoElectric I like his approach on things he deems “ not necessary or not needed “ he candy coats nothing and tells it how it is. “ When Sandy talks……everyone should listen” . My God, it’s free advice!

[@bobuncle8704]

That was the best tour yet

[@brettscott7614]

Great video to see my future Lightning being made. Getting Sandy to go with you is amazing

[@MissGoElectric]

It was a fortunate coincidence to run into Sandy there.

[@ricknash3055]

Sandy enjoys being able to speak freely about what he sees isn't quite right. His remark about the foil at the firewall was cut short. I assume Sandy didn't see it as necessary since there is no combustion going on. Enjoyed the walk-about! Thanks!

[@MissGoElectric]

Thanks for tuning in! We hope you'll subscribe for notifications about more videos with Sandy going live this month!

[@RichardSalmore]

Insulation for the ice chest Frunk!

[@antoinepageau8336]

Sandy is back at Ford. Must be a better feeling than in the past.

[@MissGoElectric]

He seems comfortable everywhere.

[@Heckofadeal]

Great Video!! Sandy is a Rockstar !!

[@MissGoElectric]

That is true!

[@jordannagy3266]

Love to see Sandy tell it how it is, made it impossible for Miss Goelectric to cut all the negative Ford content from the video.

[@MissGoElectric]

We all adore Sandy over here, too. That said, there is plenty of footage on the cutting room floor.

[@hammerheadcorvette4]

9:28 Sandy The Legend : "They'll get over it. . . " 😄😄😄

[@altafhosein]

If your new Lightning smells like coffee then blame Sandy Munro :)

[@MissGoElectric]

Was there coffee in there?

[@normclemis1221]

Fun tour!

[@MissGoElectric]

We are glad you enjoyed it.

[@charleshu5752]

Ford: Come and see our new factory! Sandy, roasting them left and right

[@MissGoElectric]

He seemed impressed to us. Of course, he is in the business of finding opportunities for manufacturing improvement. We think it is great when he adds value like that. When he speaks, automakers listen.

[@vico566]

Good to see Sandy!

[@MissGoElectric]

Always

[@Nphen]

You two look so happy sitting up in that frunk at the end! I can imagine a lot of people having fun adventures camping & at events and then enjoying a nice sit down with a friend and/or pulling beers out that F150 frunk. I can imagine a "frunk party" being as common as a tailgate party one day. Cementing the F150 into future American lore & stories. Ford would do well to bet the company on this plus electric Ranger & Maverick trucks. Tesla has left the hatchback space open for a proper electric Focus. Fingers crossed Ford decides to invest in a smaller lineup of better EV's.

[@Nphen]

The show "Tesla Time News" on "Now You Know" channel might be open to doing an interview with you. They are independent creators who struggle to retain viewers. As someone in Michigan who grew up around these OEM's (who wishes I still lived near Detroit (living here near Lansing) so I could see Sandy and tour the River Rouge plant and see downtown Detroit), I have to say, that an East Coast show like Zak & Jesse have really needs a Michigan perspective sometimes. Fellow independent creators would do well to cross-promote. I love your channel, I'd love to ride trails on ebikes with you one day. I have a Biktrix on order and 2 DIY builds that can reach 30mph or more!

[@MissGoElectric]

We have a lot of respect for the guys at Now You Know. They are exceptionally thorough and clearly put a lot of legwork into writing and producing high quality content with staggering frequency. Biktrix makes some impressive bikes. Hopefully they'll send a sample unit next season. Keep on eBiking and sharing your enthusiasm. Thank you for taking the time to comment here! -Producer Tim

[@mrdsn189]

Thank you so much, very interesting!

[@MissGoElectric]

I'm glad you liked it. We hope you'll subscribe to be notified when new segments go live.

[@andy-pd4eh]

good insight, Ford are doing a great job.

[@MissGoElectric]

They certainly mean business. Thank you for your kind words. We will try to keep creating segments you'll appreciate.

[@lexre5948]

If you can buy one.

[@zodiacfml]

amazing but wished slower and longer video as I have questions for each section, but I guess it will appear on Munro's channel

[@MissGoElectric]

This is an extended cut, the original segment was about three minutes long and appeared in our Lightning Launch event VLOG a couple weeks ago. Sandy will be tearing one down. Please subscribe to his channel for more insights.

[@zodiacfml]

@@MissGoElectric thanks!

[@111danish111]

Massive frame !! That has to be the largest chassis housing a traction battery .

[@MissGoElectric]

I'd be curious to see it next to the 200kWh Hummer EV setup.

[@12janicerd]

One of these will be mine soon once i hit the lottery.

[@MissGoElectric]

It seems like a solid option!

[@andyd5492]

Not sure how you made that happen MGE, but props to you.

[@MissGoElectric]

Sometimes luck is on your side.

[@edntam4evr]

My dream was always to order a vehicle and be able to go to the plant and watch the build

[@MissGoElectric]

We hope this video was insightful. -Producer Tim

[@paullester2535]

surprised they let you guys walk round with open coffee cups

[@MissGoElectric]

If the line were running, the cups might have been problematic

[@thomasbialy8369]

Dam impressive tour and good work with Sandy. Lol he is like a kid just so focused, you make a good team as he is explaining to you and you asking the question that the viewers wanna know! Also dam impressive your response to comments! Lol had to subscribe to see what you bring out next!

[@MissGoElectric]

We appreciate your subscription, Thomas!! The comments section has been quite lively with #coffeegate2022. We have a bunch of eBike reviews coming before the end of May along with a close look at an upcoming multi-million dollar electric hypercar. We will be guests in very cool videos from MunroLive and Kilowatts this week.

[@remoteportal]

Nice views! It was also nice to see the factory ;)

[@MissGoElectric]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@charliesullivan4304]

That was great to see. Were they really letting you roam around unsupervised like that, or was there a Ford chaperone right behind the camera, making sure you didn't get into anything confidential or dangerous?

[@MissGoElectric]

We had the all access pass known as Sandy Munro. There was no supervision or chaperone around us. We respect our hosts and take care to protect their business. :)

[@markplott4820]

well, they are NOT actually making anything while they are giving a factory tour.

[@gcv1123]

@@markplott4820 You sure about that? Video indicates otherwise.

[@markplott4820]

@@gcv1123 - no Trucks were moving , no Active assembly . excipt for B roll , media is Absent.

[@Wasabi9111]

Thanks. It was very insightful.

[@MissGoElectric]

We are glad you like it. We will try to add bonus content like this more often.

[@Wasabi9111]

@@MissGoElectric there are a lot of car reviews, but it’s hard to come across insider industry insight like this. It was entertaining to watch.

[@nordicwolf8808]

I agree with measuring the gap at such a later stage. Well at least now i know why my my F150 has so much uneven gaps when doors are closed. They found them; no doubt, but said to roll it on son!

[@MissGoElectric]

We took delivery of a new Tesla Model Y in March. It also has panel gap issues, but it doesn't affect our experience.

[@nordicwolf8808]

@@MissGoElectric i am an ex-Toyota fan boy and build quality does matter to me. It does not take a lot of money but the will and attitude to improve the quality. Enjoy ur Tesla 🙂, it is on my radar too but can’t decide between the all the new EV choices.

[@r.d.9399]

I respect Ford so much more for being transparent like this.

[@teslabot5650]

Better to let the devil in than the devil let himself in. Sandy will tear one apart soon enough... Might as well show him

[@MissGoElectric]

Absolutely.

[@Tien1million]

4:17 Miss GoE: I don't think we should be laying our cups there, oh wait, it's Sandy, he is allowed.

[@MissGoElectric]

It is a wonder to behold

[@CKPill]

Would love to see you at power train for battery assembly, body and white is always neat to see, used to work for ABB, sounded like 150 battery line very mixed. Take it any day over Pari Mach E line. Kansas City transit battery line, miss it and dont. Too much time away from family but incredible experience and can have really great group of people dedicated to same project, at least until upper management f's it all up.

[@MissGoElectric]

Each role in a huge organization like Ford surely has its perks and drawbacks.

[@akeem11h]

I think the workers walking around are on a mission to make America’s Lightning

[@MissGoElectric]

We haven't been there when the factory was operating. This was a day when the line was closed for an event.

[@markplott4820]

MISS goElectric - this is not the FIRST ford electric truck, they built the EV Ford ranger in the 1990's. it was a commercial failure.

[@MissGoElectric]

Our claim in the introduction is that it is the first "full sized" truck, which is true. It is also the first mass-market electric Ford truck. The Ford Ranger EV was mid-sized and they only produced 1500 in four years of production. Ford produced more electric F150s in the first few weeks.

[@GuneTools]

7:47 “Looks like they got these handles going in here.”

[@MissGoElectric]

yep

[@skylerwilliams]

Great job, MGE (is that an appropriate acronym for you?). Great & interesting manufacturing insights. Not sure if Kyle has reached out to you, but we should talk soon!

[@MissGoElectric]

We are happy you liked this bonus content. Sometimes the deep cuts are the best :) BTW MGE is a good acronym. We use it all the time :)

[@chuckm260]

@Skyler - You mention "Kyle" with no qualification as if everyone knows who he is - like a Jordan, or Payton, or Shaq. So how much did Kyle pay you say that or are you just trying to inflate his ego some? Haha.

[@MissGoElectric]

For those wondering, Kyle is the awesome human who runs the Rivian Stories podcast, site & KZbin channel :)

[@loriallen67]

Love Sandy and this is a great video. Really enjoyed.

[@MissGoElectric]

He is great. Thank you for tuning in! We hope to create more compelling content for you. Please consider subscribing. :)

[@mannygee005]

ah, where is the 12 volt, I had to jump start one and it was in the usual place but another was under the passenger footwell although I haven't actually looked.

[@MissGoElectric]

It is useful for EV owners to know

[@minicirco]

Next project with Laycee and Sandy: Gigafactory TX Walkthrough with a cup of coffee. Please vote with a Like 😁

[@MissGoElectric]

Sandy has already been inside GigaTexas. We visited a couple times during construction, but not since it began operating. I think there was a lot more than coffee at their CyberRodeo. #coffeegate2022

[@michaelpoworoznik3159]

Great video… like sandy

[@MissGoElectric]

A national treasure

[@Wittstock99]

Nice work!

[@MissGoElectric]

Thanks!

[@richardkule9384]

Does Tesla have a gap sensor stop on its production line? If not, they could use one. If they have one, it needs adjustments.

[@MissGoElectric]

There is always room for improvement. Perhaps Tesla's new factories in Berlin and Austin have addressed consistency already.

[@tranthiaoyen431]

I can’t believe that you and Sandy are walking around with open coffee cups in the factory. You will NOT see this in any Japanese or Chinese car factories.

[@MissGoElectric]

I don't suppose you'd see it when the factory running out in the hands of employees. Journalists at an open house event holding coffee provided by the automaker is a casual as it looks.

[@remoteportal]

Seems like they had freedom in the place!

[@MissGoElectric]

Ford made us feel right at home.

[@backld]

I can’t believe you’re walking a manufacturing facility without safety glasses. Safety toe shoes are probably required too.

[@MissGoElectric]

If the factory were operating, there would be dangers. It wasn't running, though.

[@johnreese3762]

Very interesting video, thanks!

[@MissGoElectric]

You are well. We hope you'll subscribe for more

[@ivankuljis1780]

Miss Electric and Sandy___you two DON'T look like 'junk in the frunk' Great walk 'n talk through the Rouge Plant_____Thx

[@MissGoElectric]

We are glad you liked it. It was a privilege

[@ivankuljis1780]

@@MissGoElectric KOOL___I've co-written a song you might connect with: 'Beyond Blondie SWEET CHAINS' on KZbin

[@truenexus1usa]

Excellent production value, editing, and post-production work. You've tricked people into thinking you and Sandy were there while assembly line work was being done.

[@MissGoElectric]

We are glad the Ford B-roll footage helped to illustrate the processes being described. They provide a wealth of material for media purposes.

[@bretgreen5314]

Really good. I want one

[@MissGoElectric]

We have also created a detailed 1000 mile review kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHeblHeXorWnjKs

[@bretgreen5314]

@@MissGoElectric Nice; I'll check it out

[@RallyRat]

Rear trailing arm suspension! Has there been a production vehicle in 21st century with trailing arms?

[@MissGoElectric]

Big question

[@eq2theonlyone]

Why do they leave the doors on body-in-white? In our factories it is standard to take them of after painting and assemble them separately. This way you have better access to the interieur and can build up the doors in parallel.

[@MissGoElectric]

Hmmm

[@ValorHeart]

Hands over the shoulders causes heart attack? woah I never heard about that

[@MissGoElectric]

It was news to us as well

[@Rip1Outdoors]

Would love to have one

[@MissGoElectric]

We've seen them a few times but not yet for an extended period of time. We'll do a full review in September.

[@paulstar1954]

How did they let Sa eu in there? Awesome. It’s a good dynamic with you and Sandy. Dare I say the beauty and the beast. 😂

[@MissGoElectric]

Ford's team has been kind and welcoming and it was a delightful surprise to see Sandy at this media event.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

FWIR he was a Ford fastener engineer in the 1980s

[@MissGoElectric]

yes he was -Producer Tim

[@ALXXR63AMG]

Why are there so many big screens at the end of the production line during the last seconds of your Video ? What are these huge screens for ?

[@ALXXR63AMG]

Must be advertising signs for the visitors !

[@MissGoElectric]

This was a media event for the opening of the line - the line was closed. Footage of the line in operation is stock footage taken by Ford on another day.

[@tonymartello8156]

Great video !!!!!

[@MissGoElectric]

Thank you

[@monkeysezbegood]

A couple money saving tips for Ford there!

[@MissGoElectric]

Perhaps!

[@calvint3419]

Wow. That's advance robot for calibrating on board scale that only cost 300!

[@MissGoElectric]

With a 150k annual volume of trucks coming out of there, they've got to dot every i and cross every t. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@gilchevy]

with electric brakes if their is power failure do the brakes lock up

[@MissGoElectric]

Not typically

[@nv1493]

Interesting that Ford allowed Sandy to wander through the line. He's a straight shooter so kudos to them for turning him loose. Honestly though, what's the purpose of Miss GoElectric ? Doesn't seem to have much knowledge of any of this.

[@MissGoElectric]

Manufacturing is Sandy's arena and we were happy to have been there with our cameras in order to bring you this content. Watch some of my car reviews and I think you might appreciate my perspective in that arena.

[@66skate]

I'm glad the Lightning has such a strong interest, but is it really true that Ford is saving chips to build these and sacrifice accessories in even Lincolns?

[@MissGoElectric]

We haven't heard about how that allocation is made internally.

[@batchint]

sandy should do the interview with the marc abraham director of 'flash of genius'.. just a suggestion... :)

[@MissGoElectric]

That would be cool

[@jamestamu83]

I'm sure they loved having you two drip coffee all over their production line.

[@MissGoElectric]

A true coffee lover does not waste a drop. Sandy and I love our coffee :)

[@normt430]

That's why Silverado EV is coming next year and redesign Lightning in 2025 on TE1 platform. This is a modified F-150 platform where GM Silverado EV BT1 is a EV from ground up next year. Wait for Ford 2025 redesign. The Ford F-150 Lightning is already being promised a redesign for the 2025 model year. Reuters mentioned this when discussing Ford’s production plans for the Lightning.

[@MissGoElectric]

We talked about another purpose built electric truck to be manufactured in Tennessee in our F150 Lightning Launch VLOG video and on Twitter. We have not verified if it will be an F-series vehicle. We know it has been in development for two years and will feature radical design and aerodynamic elements.

[@justingt3rs]

5:15 doubtful its magnesium, considering how much it costs

[@MissGoElectric]

Could it be an alloy with magnesium in it?

[@airheart1]

Sandy: That’s… interesting.. 😆

[@MissGoElectric]

His curiosity is a gift to all of us.

[@tristenlittke7593]

Need more walk in videos and calls out (good,bad,questionable) in the factory with ford president and leader of manufacture next to them

[@MissGoElectric]

We'd be happy to if invited.

[@alexzabala2154]

I swear, when I get my truck delivered to me, and if I smell spilled coffee in the cab.....

[@MissGoElectric]

...wouldn't have come from us. We love coffee too much to waste a drop.

[@Sekir80]

@@MissGoElectric Too relatable. Thanks for the recommendation from this week's news.

[@arthanareeswaranbalasubram1147]

Nice.

[@MissGoElectric]

Thank you

[@WhatOnYouTube]

If Ford is using the method Sandy states to put on window controls, more people could have bought F150 and price wouldn't have gone up by 8k

[@MissGoElectric]

The supply train woes are putting on the squeeze right now.

[@ivankuljis1780]

Once upon a time, the workers at GMH moved about on the line with cigarettes in their mouths____l have been told occasionally you might find burn marks in upholstery! That was the 'Good Old Bad Old Days' You only have coffee in your hands!

[@MissGoElectric]

Some would pay extra for Sandy Munro coffee stains under the carpet in their F150 Lightning:)

[@ivankuljis1780]

@@MissGoElectric Ha Ha!!

[@jimcmf2]

What's in the cup?

[@MissGoElectric]

Coffee

[@aurelio-reymilaorcabal9669]

@@MissGoElectric I like my coffee, have a habit of taking too long to drink it and leave it somewhere and forget where! You guys did good not leaving it anywhere with all the excitement during the tour. New sub here!

[@jimcmf2]

@@MissGoElectric I'm guessing that it must have been a very early tour as nobody there was really working. If they had workers going non stop, maybe they can make double the quantity, no?

[@maxkonig559]

Need to put him in charge. I agree that no one should be walking aimlessly doing nothing in any production facilities. It causes inefficiency which drives up cost.

[@MissGoElectric]

The entire factory was closed while we walked through. Wandering people referenced were news stations and other media teams.

[@davidgrisco1939]

Having a career in manufacturing/ quality, this appears as low volume or soft ramp up in production. I will say that the base model, or Pro as Ford calls it, is currently a bargain in the present EV world. The coming GM Silverado EV @ near 40k should be so too. The Cyber truck doesn't stand a chance at this price point for performance.

[@MissGoElectric]

The unrivaled scale of F150 production is a major advantage keeping the costs down for F150 Lightning.

[@yeswecan4312]

Hmmmm. Hmmmm. Keep believing that. TSLA makes more money than F at 1/3 the sales. Have you seen inside their factory? F does not stand a chance

[@TheLastMoccasin]

@@MissGoElectric Really hope they can hit that 150,000 per year next year as stated and then after that, really scale to unrivaled levels. The mach-E volumes have been underwhelming, to say the least. Demand is not the issue.

[@99unclebob]

@@yeswecan4312 🤣

[@theozzyjoker2985]

Cybertruck will annihilate f150, ford,GM, Dodge, thire old news. Parasitic dinosaurs.

[@sezeryal]

is it professional to stick your coffee cup into brand new cars with virgin upholstery?

[@MissGoElectric]

I don't recall seeing any upholstery and my cup was empty. :)

[@guycocoa211]

It looks like Ford took a regular ICE version of the F150, removed the engine, transmission, drivetrain and associated parts and replaced them with electric motors and battery. Not a bad way to quickly get out an EV version, but probably not optimized for an EV. It would be interesting to know whether anything in the cab or bed differs between the EV and Lightning versions of the F150.

[@MissGoElectric]

This is largely an upfit and Ford has developed a different all electric pickup truck which is more efficient. We recently learned from Jim Farley (Ford CEO) that it is scheduled to go into production in Tennessee by 2025. Subscribe to this channel for updates on that one.

[@markplott4820]

@@MissGoElectric - FORD lied , and it matters. you did it Ford, you LIED .

[@markplott4820]

GUY - FUD Lightweight is using an outdated body on frame, it does thankfully have 4 wheel independent suspension, but no Active Air suspension STANDARD. the only thing going for the Lightweight is it can use standard F150 accessories. but, it's still too slow , too heavy, inefficient.

[@josephhobbs4754]

Interesting how well this stacks up to the Rivian and Hummer/Silverado EVs. It seems like body on frame should be heavier, but the Lightning is lighter than the Rivian by 200 lbs, lighter than the Hummer by over 2000 lbs. All three get close to the same range. Lightning can tow 2500 more pounds than the GM trucks. 1000 lbs less than the Rivian. Biggest difference between the two is Rivian does 0-60 in the 3 second range. Ford does it in 4.

[@markplott4820]

@@MissGoElectric - just posted, JAY Leno drives the NEW 2022 f150 Lightweight.

[@fivestar6015]

Is that a transmission tunnel on an EV?

[@RichardSalmore]

♻️ Chasis/frame recycling

[@MissGoElectric]

Utilization of parts from the world's best selling automobile (F150) is a major manufacturing advantage Ford has. It is part of the reason this EV truck is so much more affordable than the others available.

[@fivestar6015]

@@MissGoElectric Or an unwillingness to change the way things have "always" been done. Sandy Munroe has said that this is the problem with legacy auto makers like Ford and even cites that as a reason he left Ford. Repurposing the ICE F150 chassis/frame, instead of designing a purpose built one, is not a good sign. Sandy has been calling for manufacturers to cast their chassis/frames for decades. None of them would listen, none of them would change until...Tesla.

[@brunoheggli2888]

Its game over for Tesla!

[@mikafiltenborg2291]

@@brunoheggli2888 this year or 2023 = GAME OVER for Tesla? Lol🤣

[@WhatOnYouTube]

9:30 like a boss

[@MissGoElectric]

Jim Farley did get over it...in fact he went to Sandy's office with some of his top brass for an interview not too long after we shot this together. Jim paid a moving tribute to Sandy during that segment.

[@zodiacfml]

11:13 lol. who in Ford did this, likely to show the world they have advanced robots.😅this could be done on a crane like device with multiple weights.

[@MissGoElectric]

The engineering reasons for such an advanced arm would be fun to learn about. We understand that the sensor suites in the Lightning are numerous and largely untapped. Precise calibration appears to be crucial. Over the air updates will yield additional functionality over time

[@zodiacfml]

@@MissGoElectric thanks! ok makes sense. i think they intended the scale to be accurate within under 1kg so that buying goods in terms of weight can be immediately verified on the truck bed e.g. weight of grains, fruits, sand...

[@paulkearsley9509]

Couldn't Miss Go electric, walk without a cup of coffee?

[@MissGoElectric]

Sandy and I both *could* walk without coffee... but who'd turn down the good stuff served up by Ford at the celebration?