The 2023 F-150 Lightning is at once both futuristic and familiar. It has loads of modern technology features and yet it might be one of the most practical and job site-friendly trucks on sale today. But the Lightning's full-size truck credentials come into question when you want to tow due to modest limits and a severely restricted range.
The Ford F-150 Lightning is, simply put, an electric pickup truck for people who like to drive trucks. The Lightning sticks with traditional F-150 styling, as opposed to the futuristic Rivian R1T and the far-out (and still unavailable) Tesla Cybertruck. It's pretty much like a normal F-150 crew cab on the inside, too. But hidden from view are two electric motors and a big battery pack — there's no gas engine at all. Pleasingly, nearly all of the regular F-150's special features, such as the power-generating Pro Power Onboard option, are available on the Lightning, too.
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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Kurt Niebuhr
Great
8.4
out of 10
We drove the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.
Performance
8.5/10
How does the F-150 Lightning drive? Of course not every EV, especially a truck, needs to accelerate quicker than many sports cars, but the Lightning does exactly that. We took a Lightning Platinum — this trim comes with the big battery — to our test track and it ripped from 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds flat and cleared the quarter mile in just 12.7 seconds at a tick over 106 mph. A quad-motor Rivian R1T we tested was a bit quicker than that, but suffice to say the Lightning lives up to its name. We found braking similarly impressive for something so heavy. The Lightning needed only 127 feet to stop from 60 mph, which is about the same as a standard F-150.
Handling isn't the strong suit of any pickup truck, but the Lightning proved friendly and stress-free on both twisty roads and the open highway. We also enjoyed the Lightning's one-pedal driving (a common feature on EVs that allows the driver to both accelerate and brake using only the accelerator pedal). It was both predictable and plenty strong enough that we almost never used the mechanical brakes. As you'd expect, a giant swell of power is just a twitch of your right foot away, but the Lightning never felt jumpy or overpowered and proved just as easy and intuitive to drive as any other EV or any gas-powered F-150.
Comfort
8/10
How comfortable is the F-150 Lightning? The front seats are supportive and can be equipped with heating, ventilation, three-level lumbar adjustment and even a massaging function. The available Max Recline front seats can recline to give you a nearly flat seat to rest or take a nap, but they lack the side bolstering we expect and some of our drivers did find them a bit uncomfortable after a few hours.
The Lightning features a fully independent rear suspension, which delivers a smoother ride and is a definite upgrade from the standard leaf springs on the regular F-150. But on the downside the Lightning can feel a bit too soft and wallowy when driving over undulating pavement. This is especially true of trucks equipped with the bigger battery. Road, tire and wind noise is kept to low volumes. Most of the Lightning's electric propulsion sounds are not the least bit obnoxious or overly weird. The climate control system is effective and powerful, requiring little adjustment to maintain your desired temperature.
Interior
9/10
How’s the interior? Much like the standard F-150, the Lightning offers a huge number of available features. Fortunately, the interior layout is intuitive, so you never have to second-guess what you're reaching for. You can adjust most of the truck's big knobs and controls even when you're wearing gloves. We especially like the newest generation of Ford's touchscreen, particularly the 15.5-inch model due to its crisp and uncluttered graphics and quick response times. It also looks great in the Lightning's cavernous interior.
A wide range of seat, steering wheel and pedal adjustments ensure a fit for drivers of all shapes and sizes. The crew cab's spaciousness means you won't be short on room either. Ample exterior visibility is afforded in part by large windows and a scalloped section in the front door that clears a view around the side mirrors. The optional surround-view camera system provides visibility all the way around too.
Technology
8.5/10
How’s the tech? The Lightning uses Ford's newest in-car tech to great success. We like the big 15.5-inch center touchscreen that's supported by physical controls, such as a volume knob. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration is present and also wireless (though you can still connect through USB cord). Ford's onboard navigation system is responsive and cleanly designed, but it's not so overly minimalistic like some competitor systems.
The Platinum trim, which is what we tested, includes an excellent 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system that creates a rich sound environment. Our test truck also had a comprehensive suite of advanced driver aids including Ford's BlueCruise, a more advanced form of adaptive cruise control, lane centering, blind-spot warning and 360-degree cameras. While BlueCruise isn't available to use on every road, the Lightning's regular adaptive cruise control proved smooth and steady and kept up with traffic flow at all speeds in our testing. And thanks to the Lightning's multitude of high-definition cameras, it's an easy truck to maneuver in tight spaces.
Standard equipment on the Platinum is a host of towing-related features bundled in the Tow Technology package. These features include a built-in scale to help with balancing trailer weight, trailer reversing guidance, and an integrated trailer brake controller, features common to most towing packages on gas- and diesel-powered pickups.
Towing and Storage
8.5/10
How are the towing and storage? Electrifying the venerable F-150 didn't really change how useful it is on a daily basis. Interior storage borders on cavernous, and there's room in both rows for all manner of gear and equipment. The rear seats flip up and feature lockable storage and are bolstered by the Lightning's power-operated front trunk. Boasting 14 cubic feet of storage capacity (that's larger than the trunks of many sedans), including a drain for wet storage, the Lightning might just be the most ideal vehicle for tailgating on sale today. The Rivian R1T might offer more clever storage options but the F-150's are more convenient.
Ford boasts that the Lightning has a maximum towing capacity of 10,000 pounds, but our Platinum test vehicle was limited to just 8,400 pounds due to its various options. If you buy a Lightning with the standard battery, that rating drops to 7,700 pounds, which is similar to what you can pull with a midsize truck. It's also worth mentioning that the range of the Lightning drops precipitously when towing and could be as little as 100 miles depending on conditions.
All F-150 Lightnings come with a 5.5-foot bed. You don't have the option of picking a longer bed like on the regular F-150.
Range and Efficiency
7.5/10
How are the range and efficiency? The Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum (which is what we tested) has an EPA-estimated range of 300 miles. The EPA also estimates the truck will use 51 kWh of electricity per 100 miles driven. On paper, these estimates make the Lightning slightly less efficient than the Rivian R1T.
In Edmunds' real-world testing, we managed to drive 332 miles of full charge, easily exceeding the EPA's estimates. During that time our test truck used slightly less electricity than estimated: 45.4 kWh per 100 miles. That bests the results we achieved with a quad-motor Rivian R1T on the same route, which traveled 317 miles and used 46.9 kWh of electricity per 100 miles.
When plugged into a 240-volt home outlet, Ford estimates the Lightning, with its extended-range battery, can be charged from 15% to 100% in 20 hours. When connected to a DC fast charger of around 150 kW, Ford says the Lightning can be charged from 15% to 80% capacity in as little as 41 minutes.
Value
8/10
Is the F-150 Lightning a good value? Our test truck was the top-of-the-line Platinum trim, and it rang in at more than $90,000 as-new. That's definitely a lot of money, but you can spec out a standard F-150 to nearly the same amount. And for added context, it's very easy to option up the smaller Rivian R1T to well over $100K. For all that money, you do get an F-150 Lightning with all the bells and whistles. Build quality and materials are just as good as they are on the standard F-150.
Our only real complaint is the price of the extended-range battery. For non-fleet buyers, the desirable battery pack adds nearly $10K to the price of the XLT and Lariat trims and cannot be had with the base Pro trim. That essentially caps the maximum driving range to around 230 miles and all but negates any reasonable towing range.
Ford's bumper-to-bumper warranty of three years/36,000 miles and powertrain coverage of five years/60,000 miles are fairly standard. The Rivian R1T offers better coverage, but both the F-150 and R1T offer the same five years/60,000 miles for roadside assistance and eight years/100,000 miles on the battery.
Wildcard
8/10
Excluding the earlier supercharged variant of the same name (hint: you're old if you remember that one), the F-150 Lightning is exactly what you think it is. Free of gimmicks, the Lightning is more or less a fully electrified F-150 and should appeal directly to current F-150 owners looking for a modern interpretation of their favorite truck. The interior is a smidge more modern, but other than the lack of a rumbling truck engine, the F-150 feels, drives and can be used just like any other F-150.
That is perhaps the greatest achievement of the Lightning — it's an electric truck for people who like to drive trucks. The only real trade-off is the somewhat low tow rating (when compared to a conventional F-150) and meager range when towing, but on the flip side you do get a full-size truck capable of powering your house and doing sprints to 60 mph in just 4 seconds flat.
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning trim level differences
The F-150 Lightning comes in one of five trim levels for 2023: Pro, XLT, XLT High, Lariat and Platinum. All Lightnings come in a crew-cab body style with a 5.5-foot bed. The Pro, XLT and Lariat all come with a 98-kWh battery pack and dual electric motors that give the truck all-wheel drive. Maximum power is 452 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque. A larger 131-kWh battery pack is optional on the XLT and Lariat and standard on the Platinum. Horsepower rises to 580 hp with the bigger battery. Standard and optional feature highlights for each trim include: Compare the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning trim levels in-depth.
Which F-150 Lightning trim does Edmunds recommend?
The XLT with the standard range battery should be a good fit for many customers. The standard battery offers good daily driving range for a pickup, and parking sensors plus a surround-view camera will protect your investment. The extended-range battery option and high trims are compelling but likely cost-prohibitive.
Competitors to consider
For 2023, there are two main alternatives to consider if you're looking to buy an electric pickup: the Rivian R1T and the GMC Hummer EV. The smaller Rivian R1T is better suited than the Lightning for outdoor adventuring while the Hummer EV, with its 1,000 horsepower and big price tag, is all about extravagance. Not sure if the EV life is for you? The regular F-150 with its optional hybrid powertrain is a standout truck and respectably fuel-efficient, too.
Edmunds' spotlight: Range and towing
The Lightning has two available battery options. The standard battery has an EPA-estimated range of 240 miles for 2023, which is a bit more than last year. The optional extended-range battery provides an estimated 320 miles of range on a full charge, and we've gone an impressive 345 miles with this battery in Edmunds' real-world range testing. Of course, the Lightning is a truck and is expected to do truck things. Properly equipped, the F-150 Lightning has a maximum towing capacity of 10,000 pounds. This is less than the max payload figure for a regular F-150 but still plenty useful. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to learn more about the Lightning's range when towing.
What’s it like to live with?
We bought a 2022 F-150 Lightning Lariat with the optional extended-range battery as part of the Edmunds long-term test program. Over the course of a year, our editorial team will drive it and live with it in order to find out what Lightning ownership is like in the real world. Check out Edmunds' Lightning long-term report for all the details.
According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.
Estimated battery warranty remaining is 5 years or 58,000 miles for this car.
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The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 11 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Recalls
11 recalls found
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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
Recall Number:
25V863000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
25C69
Number of vehicles affected:
272645
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Defect Consequence:
A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed February 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.
Recall Number:
25V731000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
25SB6
Manufactured from:
2021-10-14 to
Number of vehicles affected:
14843
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V418. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
Defect Consequence:
Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear lightbar and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2025.
Recall Number:
25V313000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
25C15
Manufactured from:
2022-03-17 to 2023-02-02
Number of vehicles affected:
6
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V801. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Defect Consequence:
Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C15.
Recall Number:
25V272000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
24S11
Number of vehicles affected:
3
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
Defect Consequence:
Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-144.
Recall Number:
25V131000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
25S18
Number of vehicles affected:
950
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning battery electric vehicles. A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit.
Defect Consequence:
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high voltage battery array as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 25, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
Recall Number:
24V949000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
24S76
Number of vehicles affected:
11922
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Defect Consequence:
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.
Recall Number:
24V144000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
24S11
Number of vehicles affected:
216
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
Defect Consequence:
Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11.
Recall Number:
23V801000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
23C38
Number of vehicles affected:
5118
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Defect Consequence:
Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C38.
Recall Number:
23V688000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
23C32
Number of vehicles affected:
931
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint, which can cause intermittent or no cabin heat and result in an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Defect Consequence:
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 6, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C32.
Recall Number:
23V418000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
23S30
Number of vehicles affected:
16375
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 BEV vehicles. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
Defect Consequence:
Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S30.
Recall Number:
23V168000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
23S15
Number of vehicles affected:
18
Defect Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.
Defect Consequence:
A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S15.
I have three gas trucks for my contracting business. While I really like them all (2 Chevys and 1 Ram), I've been spending $9,000 on gas! While I have been a Chevy (or Toyota) guy all my life, currently Ford offers the best, work-ready electric truck.
I wanted an electric truck for a couple years and finally bought a Lightning about three weeks ago. I love it! It feels like a … regular truck that happens to be electric - and that means its crazy fast and offers one pedal driving (which is awesome)! This Lightning has a much smoother ride than my older trucks - in fact the ride feels a little bouncy / squishy, but its smooth for a truck.
I bought the Lariat trim. The large sunroof is amazing! and the huge display is great. The seats are very comfortable and the back seat area is huge. My first complaint is that my higher trim truck didn't come with a bed liner, but I just got one sprayed in. I will be ordering a truck cap for it soon. My other trucks have 6.5 or 8 foot beds - I would have chosen a larger bed if that was an option. Hopefully that will be in the future.
Charging it has home has been easy. My shop already had 14-50 (50amp 220V outlet) outside. I leave every day with a full battery. I have solar panels on my house, so for 7 months of the year I'm charging for free (after the panels' sunk cost) with green power. And now I laugh when I drive by gas stations (unless I'm in one of my gas trucks - then I cry because it costs over $120 to fill them).
I live in Alaska. The range does drop a lot in the cold. Next winter it will be parked in the garage, which will help. This is not the best 'road trip to remote areas truck' (I will keep a gas truck for that), but for a work truck with a daily radius under 250 miles, this truck can't be beat!
I also have a Tesla Y that I bought one year ago, when it seemed like that it would be a couple years before electric trucks would be affordable. Suddenly there are great deals on the F150 Lightnings - so I snapped one up - and recommend others do too!
If I had to pick one, I'd chose the Lightning over the Tesla because I need trucks for my work. But I still love the Tesla as well. The Tesla technology, driver interface are more advanced than the Ford - they are simpler and more intuitive. The Ford software is okay, but a bit clunkier. The Lariat interior on the Ford is like a luxury car whereas the Tesla's are spartan (but elegant in their simplicity).
The best truck I’ve ever owned. This is my 4th F150. I saw one person talking about updates, which are seamless if you have scheduled auto updates and make sure 12 battery is in good condition and charged.
Real solid car. Loving every bit of it.
Will never go ICE.
Best to charge over night @level 2. Occasionally, I use 80 amp pro charge station for few hrs which pumps @>19kW/Hr. I … get around 2.3 miles/kWh which means i can add like 80-90 miles in 2 hours with 80 amp charger if needed. But it’s better to charge over night especially during summer days.
It takes 5-10 seconds to plug it in compared to 5-10 mins to pump gas while you also inhale some of it.
Off note, I test drove different EVs during this year. Teslas are good EVs but I’m biased towards pickup trucks. Tesla’s are perky but my truck glides at max speed without giving feel of loosing any control, probably because of its weight/long wheelbase and possibly because of my bias towards trucks )
I’m not super into technology but i like fords hand free on the highways. No FSD or any such claim.
Haven’t smelled gas fumes or smoke since the purchase of this EV.
Ford nailed it by adding tech with simplicity and traditional feel.
Update: still loving it after 3 years, I’ve passed bumper to bumper warranty. I never worried about it as had good experience with ford cars. We also have expedition. And lightening has power train and battery pack warranty up to 100k. I haven’t observed any change in charging behavior or available miles that I am getting with 80-90% charge. I consider myself heavy footed but never checked SOH of the battery.
I have seen all positive and negative videos about f150 lighting. I always seem to disagree with people talking negatively about it. I also realized that those talking negatively about it, mostly, have never even owned it. They are just talking about it based on their impression of it. I drive it everyday.
Also, used it after hurricane to power appliances and it worked amazing. Only used 20% in 18 hours of power outage. The biggest item was 1 kw window ac.
I run a local service business where I rarely drive more than 50 miles a day. I have power tools that I use at the job site and often had to run a noisy gas generator for power. I was able to ditch the generator and use the Pro Power on board that allows me to tap into the vehicles electric power to run my tools. I can run my equipment all day and use about 10 cents or electricity. We … received a level 2 charger last year as part of the purchase of my wife's PHEV. that we never had reason to use. Had a 220V outlet installed in the garage and now use it to charge the Lightning. Have had it for well over a month and a half and have used about $35 worth of electricity to charge. No longer spending $250 a month for gas. Will save over $2500 per year on fuel. No longer spending about 8 hours a year pumping gas at a gas station. No engine to maintain. No transmission. No exhaust system to replace (someone stole my daughter's exhaust system, costing $3500 to replace). The Lightning rides like it's on a cloud. Handles curves better than a ICE F150 because of it's low center of gravity. Extremely energy efficient in around.town driving..Less efficient on the highway..I plan on installing a bed cover hearing that it can help with aerodynamics and highway range. Oh, and it has some get up and go. You hit the gas and you swear your driving a sports car. Very fast. The front trunk (frunk) which is storage vacated by the lack of an engine is where I store most all of my gear. Overall, very functional and efficient for my needs. I don't see me ever going back to a ICE truck again.
I have had the 2023 Ford F150 Lightning platinum about 2 months- Great fit and finish
Super smooth ride and Glides on the highway with ease- Super fast- Looks great- Plenty of space- Lots of storage space
Leather seats are comfortable but they need more thigh support-
Infotainment is not easy to operate-
Most disappointing thing is the range of the extended battery pack- I bought it … with the understanding that I could get at least 80% of the estimated range- 240 miles
I commute 220 miles per day- Mostly Highway
Capacity drops from 306 miles to 90-128 miles after driving 110 miles to work- This is driving the truck on cruise control 65-70 miles an hour- I am typically the slowest person driving on slow lane on the highway worried that I won’t get to work on a single full charge- I try to turn off the heat and radio to conserve energy and still can’t get the range I thought I would get- Typically I have to switch cars at work to a gasoline car in order to get back home- I leave it charging on a charger at the parking lot in my hospital until the next day when it is fully charged in order to get back home- I have called Ford about this and they tell me range is based on many factors including speed weather electric usage of heat air conditioning etc- So basically I bought a 90k dollar truck that I can’t drive the way I want to because of the poor range of the battery pack. This truck is not for long commutes greater than 100 miles on the highway- City driving is not an issue with the range- The truck would be near perfect if the EV range was truly 300 miles. Unfortunately customers are not informed that if you intend to drive it on the Highway at speeds greater than 50 miles per hour you will only get 50-55% of the range advertised on paper- I believe this is a dishonest practice to sell a vehicle to a customer where specific needs are not met based on the information provided- This is a fantastic truck for short commutes and city driving otherwise consider getting a Hybrid-
Ford F-150 Lightning: Edmunds Best of the Best | Edmunds Top Rated Awards 2023
With the Edmunds Best of the Best award, we’re honoring the car, truck or SUV that’s not only Top Rated in its segment but a true standout among all vehicles on sale today. Out of the 17 excellent contenders in 2023’s Edmunds Top Rated Awards, it’s the Ford F-150 Lightning that stands out as a cut above them all. The Lightning fuses utility and an excellent electric… powertrain together into an electric truck that’s truly the full package, pushing itself to the top of our list for Edmunds Top Rated Best of the Best 2023.
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