# Ford Electric Car Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/ford-electric-car-forum/73.md?page=6 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 7 --- ## [Best Modifications](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-modifications/6455)
**Author:** [@Maddawg](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Maddawg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 9:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-modifications/6455 "2016-10-31T09:40:59Z")
I bought a 2 seater but trading for the 4 seater. What is the best mod you have done or have seen? Thank you in advance. --- ## [Winterizing my Ford Think?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/winterizing-my-ford-think/6402)
**Author:** [@Joejoe](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Joejoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/winterizing-my-ford-think/6402 "2016-10-06T22:32:51Z")
I just purchased a Ford Think and plan to keep it at our summer cottage in Michigan. Are there any trickle chargers I can use to preserve the batteries over the winter when I will not be using the Think for a few months?… --- ## [Out of town charging schedule](https://community.electricforum.com/t/out-of-town-charging-schedule/6209)
**Author:** [@radar5667](https://community.electricforum.com/u/radar5667)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2016, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/out-of-town-charging-schedule/6209 "2016-07-14T16:43:34Z")
So duty calls and I have to go to work for 28 days. I have to decide how to store and charge the Think while I am on the ship. I do not want to come home to find the battery substantially discharged in my absence. No … --- ## [Brake pedal return](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brake-pedal-return/6191)
**Author:** [@radar5667](https://community.electricforum.com/u/radar5667)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2016, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brake-pedal-return/6191 "2016-07-09T18:44:39Z")
My brake lights stay lit even when my foot is not on the pedal. If I lift up on the pedal then they go off. The pedal stops just about 1/4 to 1/2 inch from where the upper limit is. Is there a return spring on the bra… --- ## [Second hand cars price?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/second-hand-cars-price/4591)
**Author:** [@sekarguna799](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sekarguna799)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2016, 1:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/second-hand-cars-price/4591 "2016-07-09T01:53:35Z")
How can second hand car dealers measure the used cars price. And what are the factors they are consider to measure the second value of the car? Please clarify me? --- ## [Bad Batteries or Faulty Reading?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bad-batteries-or-faulty-reading/6195)
**Author:** [@Kawikasurf](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kawikasurf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2016, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bad-batteries-or-faulty-reading/6195 "2016-07-08T12:57:33Z")
Hello Gang. I have another mystery. I charge my Ford Think overnight. The display shows it’s fully charged. I drive for about three minutes (10 mph, no lights or other devices running) and stop. Get back in the vehic… --- ## [Ford think](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think/5152)
**Author:** [@Doc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Doc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2016, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think/5152 "2016-07-03T13:38:06Z")
hello everyone im new to this forummy name is Doc i just got a new to me ford think 2002 it runs and drive good but i lost all my 12 volt stuff any ideas to what might be the problem and how do they get ground to the 12… --- ## [New Think Owner Here - Have Questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-think-owner-here-have-questions/5789)
**Author:** [@Clider](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Clider)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2016, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-think-owner-here-have-questions/5789 "2016-07-03T13:34:29Z")
Greetings everyone. I bought a Ford Think from someone that is in pretty awesome condition for a smile and a handshake... I've been looking for an NEV/Street Legal Golf Cart for some time and I couldn't turn down the p… --- ## [Cluster Question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cluster-question/6176)
**Author:** [@Sorit01](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Sorit01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2016, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cluster-question/6176 "2016-07-03T13:32:16Z")
My Ford TH!nk quits running. Batteries were dead. They got replaced with a new set. Only signals, horn and break lights are back on. The central control cluster is still "blank"-not working. It has like a little tree lo… --- ## [Replace the steering wheels](https://community.electricforum.com/t/replace-the-steering-wheels/6151)
**Author:** [@Sorit01](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Sorit01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/replace-the-steering-wheels/6151 "2016-06-23T17:20:26Z")
I am thinking about replacing the steering wheele of my FTN (Ford Think Neighbor). Does anyone have any suggestions as to where to get a new custom steering wheel and possibly how to replace it? Thank you --- ## [Issues and concerns](https://community.electricforum.com/t/issues-and-concerns/3046)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2016, 5:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/issues-and-concerns/3046 "2016-06-17T05:29:55Z")
A recent review of the Tesla Model S indicated glitches and other issues in these new technologies hitting the road. Post your very own here for the Ford Focus so that the automaker can act on it swiftly. --- ## [Reviews](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reviews/2930)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2016, 11:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reviews/2930 "2016-06-04T11:35:32Z")
Read the Ford Mac C Max Energi Hybrid Here --- ## [Experience with Ford Transit EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/experience-with-ford-transit-ev/4730)
**Author:** [@Retrokev](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Retrokev)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2016, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/experience-with-ford-transit-ev/4730 "2016-06-02T20:57:46Z")
I'm having operating issues with my 2011 Transit EV. I'm flummoxed actually. Anyone out there have suggestions? I'd love to get her back on the road. --- ## [Ford to launch 200 mile range electric car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-to-launch-200-mile-range-electric-car/5998)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-to-launch-200-mile-range-electric-car/5998 "2016-04-29T22:47:21Z")
It seems that the introduction of Tesla’s latest model has prompted the likes of Ford to look ahead to the future with a promise to launch a Ford Model E electric car with a range in excess of 200 miles per full charge. … --- ## [Stretching the Frame 23"](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stretching-the-frame-23/5838)
**Author:** [@zap](https://community.electricforum.com/u/zap)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2016, 7:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stretching-the-frame-23/5838 "2016-04-14T07:50:48Z")
I'm stretching my THINK 23" to accommodate my full size powered wheelchair. All's going well, EXCEPT l can not locate a longer PARKING brake cable. I wish to stay stock, stock handle, stock rear cable mount, etc. There … --- ## [Winterizing my Ford Think?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/winterizing-my-ford-think/5638)
**Author:** [@Joejoe](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Joejoe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2016, 6:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/winterizing-my-ford-think/5638 "2016-04-14T06:34:25Z")
Hello, I just purchased a 2002 Ford Think and Everything seems be running well. I will not be using it for 5 months since it's winter here in the Midwest. Kindly, can someone please tell me what I need to do to winterize… --- ## [AC to cool battery?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-to-cool-battery/5874)
**Author:** [@Sara\_Usher](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Sara_Usher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2016, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-to-cool-battery/5874 "2016-03-27T22:47:06Z")
Hi Folks, Just bought a 2012 eFocus - really like it. Wondering how long one can drive with the climate system off completely to save elec? Or do I have to keep the AC going to keep the battery cool? Did I read that ri… --- ## [Lubrication?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lubrication/5825)
**Author:** [@jlrehmann](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jlrehmann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2016, 9:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lubrication/5825 "2016-03-08T09:46:35Z")
Apart from not being able to locate a manual for this thing online, does anyone know if any part of the chassis needs lubrication? Sorry for the newbie question. --- ## [REpairs in Phoenix?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/repairs-in-phoenix/5821)
**Author:** [@jlrehmann](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jlrehmann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2016, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/repairs-in-phoenix/5821 "2016-03-07T16:38:12Z")
My father-in-law has a Ford Think that has been sitting in a garage for a while and we can't seem to get it going. Is there anyone in the Phoenix area who can work on one to at least narrow down the problem for us? We ar… --- ## [What Is This?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-this/5787)
**Author:** [@Kawikasurf](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kawikasurf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-this/5787 "2016-02-17T19:07:00Z")
Hi Gang, I’m a relatively new Ford Think owner (7 months). It came with the add-on electrical gadget shown in the attached file. It is mounted on the console. The previous owner said it was installed by a friend who… --- ## [Wiring Damage](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wiring-damage/5769)
**Author:** [@greg30808](https://community.electricforum.com/u/greg30808)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2016, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wiring-damage/5769 "2016-02-06T12:53:59Z")
Has anyone else had a problem with rodent damage to the wiring? It just happened for the second time. The first time they had to replace the wiring harness. Any suggestions for keeping squirrels away from my wires woul… --- ## [Review Ford Fusion Hybrid](https://community.electricforum.com/t/review-ford-fusion-hybrid/2877)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2015, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/review-ford-fusion-hybrid/2877 "2015-12-06T23:22:13Z")
\[image\] Images courtesy of Ford Is the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid an improvement on the older models? --- ## [I think I just wasted $1500 on Deka Gels](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-think-i-just-wasted-1500-on-deka-gels/4715)
**Author:** [@houdini](https://community.electricforum.com/u/houdini)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 6:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-think-i-just-wasted-1500-on-deka-gels/4715 "2015-07-10T06:26:00Z")
When I got my Think 2 years ago, it had 1 year old set of US Battery AGMs in it. The range was great. On it's first long drive, I went ~16miles and only dropped 2 bars. It's a factory Rev2 motor and controller. Then… --- ## [Think ticking sound](https://community.electricforum.com/t/think-ticking-sound/5098)
**Author:** [@dazee309](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dazee309)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2015, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/think-ticking-sound/5098 "2015-06-21T16:39:34Z")
My 2002 Ford think has a ticking sound. I have unplugged reset. The control box is showing a red light with an amber light above it, batteries showing full charge, but when I turn the key for "D" or "R" nothing is happen… --- ## [Top Reasons why the Ford Focus Electric is the best one in the market](https://community.electricforum.com/t/top-reasons-why-the-ford-focus-electric-is-the-best-one-in-the-market/3177)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/top-reasons-why-the-ford-focus-electric-is-the-best-one-in-the-market/3177 "2015-06-15T17:12:36Z")
Ford is one of the latecomers to the electric car race. Its focus was to create an electric motor for one of its most successful designs, the Ford Focus. With many others giving the conventional Ford Focus thumbs ups, ma… --- ## [Newbie: Think has no power](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-think-has-no-power/4863)
**Author:** [@bill28465](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bill28465)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2015, 9:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-think-has-no-power/4863 "2015-04-04T09:14:26Z")
Drove Think without issues last October (2014), parked in garage and plugged in to charge. Batteries are about 5 years old and never showed any signs of going bad. Just tried to move it today and nothing on cluster ... H… --- ## [Newbie: Think has no power](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-think-has-no-power/4859)
**Author:** [@bill28465](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bill28465)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2015, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-think-has-no-power/4859 "2015-03-25T14:53:29Z")
Drove Think without issues last October (2014), parked in garage and plugged in to charge. Batteries are about 5 years old and never showed any signs of going bad. Just tried to move it today and nothing on cluster ... … --- ## [Smell when Charging](https://community.electricforum.com/t/smell-when-charging/4665)
**Author:** [@kennyboy97](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kennyboy97)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 6:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/smell-when-charging/4665 "2015-01-15T06:55:30Z")
Starting last week, we noticed the smell of burning rubber, resister, or dust coming from under the passenger seat (where half the batteries are) during charging. We of course have not charged our Ford Think since then. I… --- ## [Ford Fusion Energi](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-fusion-energi/4705)
**Author:** [@swakyaby](https://community.electricforum.com/u/swakyaby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2015, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-fusion-energi/4705 "2015-01-04T21:20:15Z")
Hi, I'm a EV owner who is interested in purchasing a 2nd car, a PHEV. I am interested in hearing from any Fusion Energi owner what their experiences are. Lengthy detailed impressions are welcome. I just haven't heard a… --- ## [Think odometer not showing as charged](https://community.electricforum.com/t/think-odometer-not-showing-as-charged/3261)
**Author:** [@msinberg](https://community.electricforum.com/u/msinberg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/think-odometer-not-showing-as-charged/3261 "2015-01-01T23:37:12Z")
Hey everybody. I just bought a 2002 Ford Think Neighbor that had brand new batteries installed and has the updated charger. After charging, the green light on the charger is appearing (meaning 100% charged as I underst… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ford-electric-car-forum/73.md?page=5) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ford-electric-car-forum/73.md?page=7)