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Used 2000 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

My fifth Lightning, Not Kidding!

BadBolt, 11/07/2010
1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

New 2000 New 2001 Used 1999 Used 2001 Used 1999 It's a sickness. I guess I can't get this truck out of my blood. The Lightning is now a legend. Get yourself a low mile one while you can. They are going to be more difficult to find from here on out. I have never had any issues with the five I've owned. They tow like crazy. I think this will be my last, as I have the one I want for the long run. Only drive this one in the summer and it's never seen salt. The only thing about the 99's is the spark plug threads in the cylinders only has four and if you're not keeping up on maintenance, you can have a plug blow out. Just make sure you check them for gentle tightness and don't over-boost the motor

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Raze 00'Lightning

Raze, 11/04/2007
2000 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Have had some paint problems with the truck (covered,repaint)Black. Have gone thru the 100K mi. todo list all ready. Two recalls on the truck, intercooler and the cruse control. Did go thru a set of tires. But, upgraded the exterior with 04' stying while changing tires, from signal mirrors to the wheels. Added Ram air hood to help the gas mileage. Anywhere from 9/12 city - 15/18 on open road. Very happy with it.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

This is one Great Truck

Bill, 11/08/2005
1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

From new it turned heads, beat muscle cars and sports cars. The most surprising vehicle I ever owned. Still has fresh looks and will for years. Excellent reliability. No mechanicals but two recalls performed without issue. Traction can be an issue in damp conditions due to extreme horsepower. Where else can you haul hay, tools, boat or camper while beating all but supercars up to 1/4 mile. Takes only chip upgrade and air filter to equal 400hp. Bullet proof drive train up to 500hp.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best I Ever Drove

Slick, 07/14/2009
2000 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I rate this truck as the best I have ever had, a few slight problems but NOTHING to stop me enjoying every minute in it, its a very USED truck in my stable-it never gets the chance to sit idle- I even use it as my towing vehicle for my show (I'm a travelling showman)... I use it mainly for fun, but the serious side of my business is "Colossus, The Jet Trike", you can see what I do for a living by going on "You Tube" and typing in "Colossus The Jet Trike"...This truck pulls a 2 ton trailer with my jet trike on it - like it does without it there!!! You want a REAL MANS TRUCK? - THEN THIS IS FOR YOU!!! If you want gas milage get a pretty little Honda or something...lol

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5 out of 5 stars

Sneaky fast

Bill C., 10/05/2016
updated 10/10/2017
1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought this 1999 Lightning after reading AutoWeek review. Same red as on the cover in January 1999. Still have the truck in 2016 with 31,000 original miles with no accidents and So. California driven. All bolt-on upgrades keeping ALL original parts. 4lb. overboost lower pulley, Air Raid air system, larger Mass Air Sensor, Diablo tuner, Borla Exhaust, Bilstein shocks, 5" Aluminum Drive Shaft (this really improves highway smoothness), JLB shorty headers, clear rear lens covers (from 2002 model), upgraded headlights, cabin air-filter and custom red tonneau cover. This series is a great vehicle that far exceeds expectations and cost new. Now holding resale value very well. These trucks are stupid fast. No additional comments except every time I take the truck out or wash it someone stops me and wants to buy it. These trucks are holding excellent resale value and excellent condition ones are gaining value. With the bolt on modifications and a shift kit just installed it remains extremely fast. Mileage per year averaging less than 1,000 since 2003.

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