2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Consumer Reviews
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Would be 5 star if I didn’t own a Tesla
Everything said by others. No Maintance, Great ride, Low daily cost (about $0.07 per mile charging at home). Had my standard range Lariat for 6 months and 11,000 miles. As I mentioned I also own a 2023 Tesla Model Y performance. Tesla is 10 years ahead of Ford understanding how to make an everyday electric vehicle. Ease of use not even close. The Tesla screen and menu. 4 hours we had it. The ford screen/buttons/levers still learning the thing. Way to much useless stuff (like power button and separate buttons and levers for everything; that don’t correspond to control screen. The charge network on road trip better do your homework. I highly suggest you don’t trust the ford charger route. Go to Plugshare (or other similar app) put in real ranges (especially if wet or cold or really hot) I have had two pull over and find a A/C outlet incidents trusting Ford route. Tesla, don’t even think about, hit supercharger and go. So we pretty much don’t take lightening on road trips. 110ish miles maybe towing anything. But daily commute around farm truck with no maintenance and low drive cost it’s awesome and that’s what we will use it for. What Ford does do better. Ford Bluecruise is hands down better than Tesla autopilot. Ride and quiet. Way superior to Tesla.
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Best vehicle I ever owned!
I acquired my 2022 Lightning xlt in August 2021 It’s October 2023 and 24000Km later and absolutely the best, the quietest, the roomiest, the most trouble free experience of my life. It’s easy to charge at at home and I rarely need to charge it elsewhere and when I have it has become more convenient each passing day ! Charging away from home requires a bit of prep time on the net planning your charging stops but again easier with every long distance trip. 90% of my charging is done at home and during the low cost hours between 7pm and 7am . A 10 -85% full charge costs about$6.00 but will change in Ontario Nov1 when the rates are mandated by the government to fall from 7.4 cents per KWH to2.4cents per KWH Then a full charge will cost a max of $2.40. Compared to my wife’s Cadillac XT5 at $100 No oil changes, no antifreeze.. and the savings add up quickly . An Ev lifespan is almost twice that of an ICE vehicle . Ford warranties the battery for 8 years! My Lightning exceeds my expectations in every way! I love it.
Next Level F-150
To be truthful, I would rate it a 4.5. It's an excellent V1 e-truck. It delivers improved stability (due to weight and independent rear suspension), provides a quality trim (but not necessarily best-in-class), the build has a perfect fit & finish, it provides a convenient "Frunk" with comfortable seats, it is super quiet on roads, and a so-so Infotainment system marked by slowness and lack of multitasking capabilities, Wireless CarPlay is nevertheless a plus. Sadly the 2022 version will not be upgradable to Google Automobile OS (a big miss on Ford's part). A standard range battery is perfect for our use case (99% local driving), and as such, 110V charging is all we need due to the low mileage. The ordering process was relatively painless but not completely frictionless. As this is an F150, accessories options and availability is plentiful, which is a plus. I would have liked: 1) better cooling front seats, an option for massaging seat (non Platinum), heated rear seats (VT winters), a reclinable back seat for more comfort, and a HUD option (once upgraded to Android Car OS). Note that faster-charging capabilities are hampered by the evolving charging network, even if the truck maxes out at < 150 Kwh. In the future, and maybe once Tesla's charging network is opened to all, batteries will need to handle the 250 & 350 Kwh charges to make this truck a fantastic vehicle and worth the Extended range battery option. By the way. I forgot to mention that the F-150 whiplash fast. In conclusion, I love it and am fortunate and proud to own one, as this is our first Ford!
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Solid Electric Truck!
The reviews are spot on, it’s everything that’s great about the F-150 and it’s got all the benefits of an electric powertrain. In the month I’ve owned the truck, the ONLY downside has been towing range. I don’t do much towing so it’s not a big deal. I’ve taken it on two 300 mile road trips and they’ve been a breeze and much cheaper than normal :)
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Best Vehicle I could have imagined
It’s by far the best vehicle I’ve ever owned and it far exceeds my expectations of what I thought it would be. First off, it’s ridiculously fast. That wasn’t something I expected. What I did expect was a truck that drove like a good truck. It’s far more than that. It drives buttery smooth, quiet, and zesty around turns. It’s a truck that drives like a luxury car and a sports car, if that’s possible. Also, the interior is way better than my family’s Tesla (now sold). It’s roomy, my kids love all the features, and we love how nice and high quality everything is. The only complaint for by family was the regular long antenna, so I bought an aftermarket short one. My only complaint is the FordPass app. I think they can improve the functionality of it. Hopefully they do in the future with OTA. Besides that our truck is a 10 out of 10. UPDATE: 1 Year later and this truck is a BEAST! I still love it, my family loves it, it is the best ride I could have imagined, and it has been reliable. 100% approve.
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