# Ford NEVs **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/ford-electric-car-forum/ford-nevs-forum/102.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Only Hitting 20MPH!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/only-hitting-20mph/26620)
**Author:** [@C4202K2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/C4202K2)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/only-hitting-20mph/26620 "2023-10-26T12:59:28Z")
So I’m a bit confused and hoping someone out there can help me. I’ve got a D2 controller that I have reprogrammed with the following: value 7 (69) and value 20 (40). I have brand new D&D motor and yet I can only hit a t… --- ## [Bad Motor Controller?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bad-motor-controller/26986)
**Author:** [@C4202K2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/C4202K2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bad-motor-controller/26986 "2023-10-07T16:28:30Z")
I have a Ford Think and recently replaced the motor with a D&D motor and various other components. All was good and it was working fine. I let it sit for a couple of weeks with the master switch off (to not let the bat… --- ## [Crazy Tight Brakes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/crazy-tight-brakes/26932)
**Author:** [@C4202K2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/C4202K2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/crazy-tight-brakes/26932 "2023-09-28T15:27:47Z")
Hello everyone, I’m in the middle of replacing all my wheel cylinders along with the springs and shoes. This process is going fairly well; however, I have one issue. If I put the drums back on (I have to hammer on) the… --- ## [Controller repair](https://community.electricforum.com/t/controller-repair/26897)
**Author:** [@vertcnc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/vertcnc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/controller-repair/26897 "2023-09-07T16:24:14Z")
I am in need of controller repair. Any thoughts of were i should send it. It is a D1, Would be open to exchange, Ideally of would like a D2 incase i decide to upgrade motor. --- ## [Acceleration Pedal Response](https://community.electricforum.com/t/acceleration-pedal-response/26837)
**Author:** [@FordGC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FordGC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/acceleration-pedal-response/26837 "2023-09-03T22:35:28Z")
My Ford Think has an issue with acceleration pedal response. After approximately 10 minutes of use accelerator pedal goes non-responsive. Turn off key and get brake beep. Turn key back on and works again. This started ha… --- ## [Windshield Gasket](https://community.electricforum.com/t/windshield-gasket/26841)
**Author:** [@CentralCal](https://community.electricforum.com/u/CentralCal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/windshield-gasket/26841 "2023-08-25T20:10:36Z")
Windshield Gasket. Unfortunately I need to replace windshield, which I have but I’m looking for the GASKET. Anybody know where to get one or who/kind makes a good replacement. Thanks --- ## [Think a.c. motor fitment](https://community.electricforum.com/t/think-a-c-motor-fitment/22296)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/think-a-c-motor-fitment/22296 "2023-07-26T23:39:26Z")
This is a Polaris a.c. motor with a think trans 10 1/4" long Would need trans shaft retainer flange relieved slightly and holes drilled and tapped in motor bell to fit trans. Bolt circle seems correct but only one b… --- ## [Wheel Bearing Hero](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wheel-bearing-hero/26460)
**Author:** [@C4202K2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/C4202K2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wheel-bearing-hero/26460 "2023-07-07T12:06:32Z")
Can anyone help me with the process for replacing the front and rear wheel bearings on the Ford Think? I’ve done golf carts before but nothing like this. --- ## [Plug symbol, No click, No movement](https://community.electricforum.com/t/plug-symbol-no-click-no-movement/26578)
**Author:** [@CentralCal](https://community.electricforum.com/u/CentralCal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/plug-symbol-no-click-no-movement/26578 "2023-06-22T14:52:05Z")
I replaced the charger and now the plug symbol on cluster doesn’t show up while plugged in but it does when unplugged? The cluster does continue to click when unplugged. The charger indicates that is charging and or full… --- ## [D2 Motor Controller MDB](https://community.electricforum.com/t/d2-motor-controller-mdb/26586)
**Author:** [@C4202K2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/C4202K2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/d2-motor-controller-mdb/26586 "2023-06-22T16:37:25Z")
Looking for a copy of the D2 motor controller mdb for use with GE Sentry sw. I currently have the T2 mdb but I’ve read there are some slight differences in the MDB’s (configurations/values). If I’m wrong and good to us… --- ## [Motor Temperature Wire](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-temperature-wire/26568)
**Author:** [@C4202K2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/C4202K2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-temperature-wire/26568 "2023-06-20T15:41:51Z")
What does one do with the temp wire (OR/WH) coming from the motor controller to the motor after replacing the motor with a D&D 170-515-0003 (ES-18A)? 2002 Think Neighbor 2 seater. --- ## [Grinding Noise Diagnosis—Please Offer Ideas (Video)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/grinding-noise-diagnosis-please-offer-ideas-video/24548)
**Author:** [@JohnP](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JohnP)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/grinding-noise-diagnosis-please-offer-ideas-video/24548 "2023-06-13T19:24:52Z")
Not sure what’s going on here, but I suspect a bad left rear bearing. We replaced all wheel bearings a couple years ago with the ones that NEV sells (which I’ve come to learn here are cheaply made, but overpriced ones). … --- ## [Ford Think Accelerator / Potentiometer Repair or Replacement](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-accelerator-potentiometer-repair-or-replacement/26497)
**Author:** [@Ryflyk23](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ryflyk23)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-accelerator-potentiometer-repair-or-replacement/26497 "2023-06-11T20:14:18Z")
I’ve started noticing some stuttering/choppy acceleration on my Ford Think the past several times out and believe it is an issue with the accelerator (potentiometer). It only happens under light load (partial throttle) … --- ## [Can I change the charging algorithm for marine lead acid batteries using the stock silver charger?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-i-change-the-charging-algorithm-for-marine-lead-acid-batteries-using-the-stock-silver-charger/26507)
**Author:** [@Ibt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ibt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-i-change-the-charging-algorithm-for-marine-lead-acid-batteries-using-the-stock-silver-charger/26507 "2023-06-11T14:09:35Z")
I swapped out the dead gel batteries for some marine lead acid batteries and it ran and charged fine until my original cluster went out. I purchased a used rebuilt cluster and now the batteries last less than 7-10 miles. … --- ## [Chasing an electrical bug](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chasing-an-electrical-bug/25835)
**Author:** [@Warren](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Warren)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chasing-an-electrical-bug/25835 "2023-06-02T16:32:00Z")
About a week ago I started having some issues. Headlamps stopped working and turn signals also stopped working. If the headlamp switch is in the off position and I turn on one of the turn signals, I get a buzzing noise… --- ## [FMVSS label (secondary vin) location on ford think?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fmvss-label-secondary-vin-location-on-ford-think/26475)
**Author:** [@Warren](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Warren)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fmvss-label-secondary-vin-location-on-ford-think/26475 "2023-05-31T21:15:21Z")
I took my Ford think to the dmv to get a vin verification today and it passed everything except we couldn’t find the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) label or “secondary vin”. The dmv guy said he couldn’t a… --- ## [No reverse only forward](https://community.electricforum.com/t/no-reverse-only-forward/26047)
**Author:** [@vaghela](https://community.electricforum.com/u/vaghela)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/no-reverse-only-forward/26047 "2023-05-17T19:10:45Z")
I just got this 02 ford think does not go reverse only forward any idea thank --- ## [Blown Fuse after testing](https://community.electricforum.com/t/blown-fuse-after-testing/26323)
**Author:** [@Mrbig](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mrbig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/blown-fuse-after-testing/26323 "2023-05-10T14:51:50Z")
This morning, I switched on the main switch of one of my Thinks and the contactor clicked. I put it in reverse, and it beeped. I stepped on the pedal and heard the contactor clicked. There was the plug icon on the cluste… --- ## [Dead Charger? Help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dead-charger-help/26304)
**Author:** [@CentralCal](https://community.electricforum.com/u/CentralCal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dead-charger-help/26304 "2023-05-01T23:15:21Z")
Dead Charger! Delta Q OEM Not sure what happened but I plugged my FThink in and it popped the gfi. Unplugged, checked fuses, flipped service switch off/on, plugged back in and popped the gfi again, fuses are still good … --- ## [90 Volt Lithium battery-Think Help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/90-volt-lithium-battery-think-help/24116)
**Author:** [@johnson260](https://community.electricforum.com/u/johnson260)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/90-volt-lithium-battery-think-help/24116 "2023-04-22T16:42:52Z")
I have the 90 volt battery in and the contractor won’t pull in. Controller is spoofed. Cluster lights up and seems to be working. Battery outline around the charge indicator bars is blinking fast. DC 72 to 12volt is … --- ## [Ford Think shock replacement](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-shock-replacement/26042)
**Author:** [@Ajgawron](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ajgawron)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-shock-replacement/26042 "2023-04-16T12:44:39Z")
Has anyone been able to find a coil over shock replacement that doesn’t require a lot of alterations? --- ## [Think Contactor and cluster won’t turn on](https://community.electricforum.com/t/think-contactor-and-cluster-won-t-turn-on/25743)
**Author:** [@Ibt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ibt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 12:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/think-contactor-and-cluster-won-t-turn-on/25743 "2023-04-08T00:47:24Z")
I parked the think the other night. Turned off the main switch like I do before the rain and covered it. The next morning it wouldn’t turn on. The Contactor will not click and the cluster does not turn on. The think will… --- ## [Help with a metal part](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-with-a-metal-part/26097)
**Author:** [@Avi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Avi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-with-a-metal-part/26097 "2023-03-24T16:14:33Z")
Hi guys I know I messed up but somebody can help me with this part on my Ford think. I’m taking photos all the time but in this case I didn’t :thinking: Thanks :blush: --- ## [High school Ford Think project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/high-school-ford-think-project/25760)
**Author:** [@stkchristy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/stkchristy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/high-school-ford-think-project/25760 "2023-03-05T13:18:53Z")
We are looking for advice on what batteries to purchase for a Ford Think. We are a high school engineering shop and this year inherited 3 Ford Thinks in various states of disrepair from our Autotech shop. Our team’s goal… --- ## [Ford Think Truck - Won't go](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-truck-wont-go/25929)
**Author:** [@mdntblu](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mdntblu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 2:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-truck-wont-go/25929 "2023-02-22T02:24:24Z")
I had my first Think car in 2008. Then after getting 1, got a couple more, kept buying broken ones and fixing them and selling them. Then in 2014 I stopped because my dad was helping me and he got sick. He passed away in… --- ## [Battery level indicator always showing full charge?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-level-indicator-always-showing-full-charge/25764)
**Author:** [@Warren](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Warren)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-level-indicator-always-showing-full-charge/25764 "2023-02-21T12:05:43Z")
My battery level indicator is always showing full charge. Any ideas how to fix this? The rest of the cluster seems to be working fine. --- ## [Speedo Not Working](https://community.electricforum.com/t/speedo-not-working/24912)
**Author:** [@Videoguy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Videoguy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2023, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/speedo-not-working/24912 "2023-01-06T23:50:17Z")
Had an issue with my controller and replaced it with a rebuilt gen 2 unit. Car works ok, cluster is good but no speedo. The magnet looks good, connections look good. Where do I go next on this issue? Prior to the control… --- ## [Ford Think Cluster Reset Button](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-cluster-reset-button/24553)
**Author:** [@jdhain15](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jdhain15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 12:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-cluster-reset-button/24553 "2022-12-12T00:53:01Z")
What is the function of the reset button on the cluster for? --- ## [Ford Think Voltage Spoof Installation Fuse 3?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-voltage-spoof-installation-fuse-3/25442)
**Author:** [@mitsured](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mitsured)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 11:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-voltage-spoof-installation-fuse-3/25442 "2022-11-27T11:18:29Z")
Does fuse 3 run to pin 1 of the controller and gauge cluster? If so can the diodes for a LifePo4 voltage Spoof be installed in series with fuse 3? --- ## [Ford Think Questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-questions/24551)
**Author:** [@jdhain15](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jdhain15)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-questions/24551 "2022-11-24T13:18:12Z")
Hey Guys… Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have 2 plugs/connectors that are not connected to anything (everything seems to be working ok- be sides my squirter on my windshield wiper.) Do I have the new onb… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ford-electric-car-forum/ford-nevs-forum/102.md) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/ford-electric-car-forum/ford-nevs-forum/102.md?page=2)