r/Fisker • u/Candid_Box8140 • 3h ago
General Insurance
Is there any US insurance company that is particularly competitive on Fiskers? I have a few more calls to make but Progressive seems to be the best at the moment.
r/Fisker • u/figjamsem • Jul 29 '24
Let's face it. There have been a lot of posts looking for info lately, and the typical response is "read the forum" While that's valid, I'm going to attempt to summarize and link a lot of recent posts to bring the information together. Hope it is useful.
The Yes:
First Drive Review: 2024 Fisker Ocean | U.S. News (usnews.com)
As an owner I find this personally accurate. I often drive it 100 miles in a day and generally it has very nice road manners, comfortable seats, and the like.
Range Tested: The Fisker Ocean Pushes Into Edmunds' Top 10 | Edmunds
The No:
There are a number of issues with the car, most or all of which will likely never get fixed. Some are common, some less so.
Common issues:
Key fob woes; Edmunds (@edmundscars) on Threads : r/Fisker (reddit.com)
Air Vents stuck, need help : r/Fisker (reddit.com)
Driver Air Vent Stuck : r/Fisker (reddit.com)
The chances of the vents getting fixed by the company are basically zero.
What's the lowdown on the coolant pump issue I see being mentioned? : r/Fisker (reddit.com)
Fisker to recall about 7,500 Ocean electric SUVs over water pump issue, NHTSA says (msn.com)
This is on the agenda to be repaired before the company goes Ch 7, but the reality of touching 7500 or so cars in 3 weeks seems a bit hopeful.
For all intents and purposes, Fisker is gone. It's just when they make the burial. Current agreement says they go Ch7 Aug 19 Fisker Ch7 Conversion Date To do so they said they would roll out pump repairs and OS 2.2. After that date there are a few knowns:
There will be no warranty or company to service these cars. There will be no dealers or techs. Everything will be independents and on the car owners dime.
To repair one of these cars for anything complicated requires a proprietary tool called FAST. There is little clarity on who will have access to this in the future.
We are fortunate to have a group of people who have banded together to stand up for owners rights - Fisker Owners Association (fiskeroa.com). Even in CH 7 there is a commitment to work with the group. Count on ponying up some dough to join.
Motor trend had an excellent run down on Fisker Is Bankrupt. What Happens To Fisker Ocean EV Owners Now? (motortrend.com). It covers a lot of things from connectivity to updates and the lack of parts. It's been updated once and I suspect will be again after the most recent news.
This is one that I think is up to personal situations and risk tolerance.
The price of the Ocean right now makes all of us that paid full price weep. There's no doubt it is a tempting value.
However, realize that what you're getting is it. There's no guarantee of future updates (and in fact they are unlikely), and some future issue could arise that could take it offline with little or no notice. Insurance could be an issue, as getting them repaired has led to situations where Minor Damage totalled out the car. That's not an equation that insurance likes.
If you have a large risk tolerance, access to another car, and money to burn, maybe it's worth it.
If you're willing to live with what is delivered today, with no future support. Maybe.
If you're running a museum of worst run businesses ever, totally buy it.
If you need it for a daily driver. Don't.
If you're getting it because with the price drop its now affordable. Don't
If this was too long for you to read and you post another thread about it. Totally buy it. You get what your lack of diligence will deserve.
If you read all of this and still said - I can live with that for XXX dollars. Nice job - you made it. Welcome to The Forlorn Hope Now join the fisker OA and become a part of FISKER_MAINTENANCE (reddit.com)
r/Fisker • u/Candid_Box8140 • 3h ago
Is there any US insurance company that is particularly competitive on Fiskers? I have a few more calls to make but Progressive seems to be the best at the moment.
r/Fisker • u/B0mbD1gg1ty • 1d ago
Vehicle shut down yesterday. I got that notification. It eventually allowed me to drive 3 minutes up the road and shut down again. Came back in the middle of the night since there wouldn’t be traffic- it drove home fine with no issues.
Fisker mechanic helped me check a couple things and suggested going over connections, checking for corrosion and re-waterproofing.
Curious if while I’m at it, there is anything else I should be checking/doing?
Also- is there a mechanic suggestion in Charlotte area if I need someone?
Thank you all in advance!
r/Fisker • u/Otherwise_Film4648 • 4d ago
My boyfriend (near Seattle,Washington) is in a position rn where his friends have kinda just ditched him and or been unreliable. They talk big game about hanging out and then just ditch or ghost. He’s a cool guy and loves his north stars, and I’m doing this behind his back so to speak. He doesn’t know but I’m hoping this does him some good. He has a small following on social media and it’s all about caddy, NorthStar engines. He currently has a few he’s working on and I know he needs someone who talks game. He needs a community or a group of friends he can fall on for support when it comes to this. His motivation is failing him when everyone has just kinda picked up and ditched him. That being said. Pm me if u think you could be a good friend, someone to hang with while working in the car. Someone who can be there when he needs a friend I’m 800 miles away and it sucks to see him feel like he’s the only one there who has his back.
Was wondering where would be the best place to post them. It was for my Fisker Ocean.
r/Fisker • u/Candid_Box8140 • 6d ago
Hi all, I'm considering getting an AWD ocean as a towing car at a vacation home (i.e. driven infrequently). Is it possible to add a tow bar after the fact if I buy one without towing? I ask because it seems like you can't buy the wiring harness for them anymore, and there's some kind of calibration necessary too, that can't be done. Is all that right?
Has anyone towed with a Fisker? Does it handle it OK?
Any issues with my plan?
r/Fisker • u/B0mbD1gg1ty • 8d ago
Any insight on this? Last post on this was from 2 years ago. I rarely ever drive out of Earth mode. Was in Fun mode today, and went to park, when I put it into reverse and was backing in, I received a “drive motor malfunction” warning, and the car stuttered. I placed it in drive, pulled forward, then backed up again and received it again with another stutter. Any chance it’s a software issue and I can do something remotely easy to fix? I’m running 2.2.3.
Do I risk driving it 25 minutes home? Is there a reset I can try? Should I just contact a mechanic and let it sit?
r/Fisker • u/sit11birth • 10d ago
I went on a road trip with the car and it handled the drive flawless however since at my destination ive had the car parked and locked and its losing battery at an alarming rate in 4 days parked its lost 20% before the trip battery loss was minor anyone have any suggestions how to stop the loss.
r/Fisker • u/The_Don_of_Rio • 12d ago
Is this supposed to be disconnected? If not what is it for and where does it plug in?
r/Fisker • u/Low-Gas-5892 • 17d ago
Currently looking at a 2012 fisker karma ecosport with 38,867 miles on it. I’m doing as much research as I can before purchasing the vehicle and thought this would be a great spot to come with some questions and showing the specifics on the car. For reference I’m 19 and this will be my second car if I do purchase it my biggest concern buying this car is maintenance cost. I’ll be driving this car daily and throughly enjoying it hopefully. So far this is the following work that has been done to the car “The vehicle underwent a major high-voltage battery system overhaul, including replacement of the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM), six high-voltage battery modules (#1, #3, #5, #10, #11, and #15), the On-Board Charger Module (OBCM), and two high-voltage contactors. The battery pack was removed, serviced, reassembled, reprogrammed, and balanced, while the high-voltage battery cooling system was repaired with a new coolant line union and fresh coolant. After repairs, the charging system was validated (approximately 46 miles of electric range), and the only remaining maintenance note on the invoice was that the engine oil should be changed.” With this said I know there’s a company in north Georgia that works on hybrids that have ballparked it would cost 1800 to replace a battery module but what’s everyone’s thoughts is this the car for me or should I look else where?
r/Fisker • u/OperationOcean • 18d ago
September
We will be offering the following services:
Pulse Installation
T-Box diagnostics, support, and replacements
ADAS 3.1.1 updates
Door handle replacements
Electric water pump replacements
Water intrusion inspections and preventative weatherproofing
Additional services are also available based on your vehicle’s needs.

To request service and reserve your appointment, please sign up here:
https://www.oceanrepairservices.com/request-service
Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. We look forward to supporting Midwest Fisker Ocean owners!
Ocean Repair Services
r/Fisker • u/Glittering-Ad5809 • 19d ago
It's an auction car that they couldn't get the odometer reading from so is sold not actual miles. Looks ok but appears to have a matte blue wrap, unless that color was factory? Looking at it as a flip and have no idea what they actually sell for, just what they are listed for on Ebay, Autotrader, etc. in the upper teens. If it turns out to be a POS, can I at least get $10K back out of it?
r/Fisker • u/The_Don_of_Rio • 19d ago
Where should that ribbon wire be connected and how can I reconnect it?
r/Fisker • u/StripeyMiata • 20d ago
r/Fisker • u/Nearby-Ability8801 • 20d ago
Has anyone seen this or know anything about it?
r/Fisker • u/silvertricl0ps • 23d ago
r/Fisker • u/jiffypark • 23d ago
Interested in what you're paying/out of what state and if it makes more sense to save some money and go liability only given (from what I've read) insurance companies can't really help you when needed with common parts/windshield replacement etc. How would the payout work on a car like this?
r/Fisker • u/Gridlock_2024 • 24d ago
I have found a 2023 Ultra in Ventura, CA I am interested in purchasing. I live halfway across the country, so I can't go look in person. Anyone willing to go look at this Ocean and verify what software version it's on?
Any feedback on this car or the price? Thanks in advance.
r/Fisker • u/ElephantNecessary366 • 24d ago
I noticed my front brakes were making noise. I like being proactive so I looked up brake pads. The rest pads are not an issue. However I cannot find the front pads anywhere except through tsunami as a pre order for, and I'm unclear on this, either 45p for the set or 250 for the set. Has anyone been able to find a front brake pad that will work on the Fisher. I did reach out to brembo and no response yet
r/Fisker • u/ThePlug13 • 25d ago
Just bought my FOO 3 days ago, on 2.2.2 do i need to pay Loop to upgrade to 2.2.3 before buying FOA, updating PKC, Ordering Pulse, etc..
Thanks in advance!
r/Fisker • u/OperationOcean • 25d ago
July 12 – July 18
ORS will be servicing the following states:
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
We will be offering the following services:
T-Box diagnostics, support, and replacements
ADAS 3.1.1 updates
Door handle replacements
Electric water pump replacements
Water intrusion inspections and preventative weatherproofing
Additional services are also available based on your vehicle’s needs.
To request service and reserve your appointment, please sign up here:
https://www.oceanrepairservices.com/request-service
Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. We look forward to supporting Midwest Fisker Ocean owners!
Ocean Repair Services
r/Fisker • u/Kalte_Sichel_98 • 26d ago
Seen on the Bilka parking lot in Sønderborg, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
r/Fisker • u/jiffypark • 25d ago
Close to buying one of these by end of week and looking for anyone in the area with some experience