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Next Level F-150
Erich, 09/02/2022
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
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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Best vehicle I ever owned!
Bill in Chatham Ontario, 10/15/2023
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
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.
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Solid Electric Truck!
Aaron Kalb, 09/16/2022
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
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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Would be 5 star if I didn’t own a Tesla
Zhonehusker, 11/04/2023
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
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 could have imagined
surfer88, 10/21/2022
updated 11/08/2023
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
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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Tech is terrible
Rob-NJ , 05/25/2023
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
I love the truck and it is very fast but the technology is horrible. The Bluetooth and car play keep switching back and forth and you can’t have a conversation while using nav. I have reached out to ford several times but they don’t care. Pretty embarrassing to be driving a 2023 electric truck and I have to wear earbuds so I can be on a call. Ford you need to be better than this.
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Not ready for the average pickup driver
Nogrey, 02/26/2023
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
17 of 22 people found this review helpful
Even with the extended range version there’s not enough distance available for the average pick up truck user. Towing significantly decreases available distance. It would be difficult to travel anywhere have any significant distance with this vehicle. On the upside it is everything an F150 can be. I can’t wait to see what Ford does with this vehicle in the future. it has the capacity to be a fantastic pick up truck. I really wanted to love it. It’s just not ready.
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Poor EV range on the highway
Orlando Icaza, 03/23/2024
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
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-
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Troublesome Battery of the Ford F-150 Lightning
Sukh , 09/09/2023
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
41 of 57 people found this review helpful
I want to share my in-depth disappointment with the Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum series that I purchased in August 2023. At first, my kids and I were over the moon about having this impressive, brand-new electric truck in our driveway. Little did we know that our excitement would soon be overshadowed by a series of issues related to the truck's battery. The saga began when my daughter decided to take the F-150 Lightning Platinum to see a movie with her friend. It was meant to be a thrilling experience, but it turned into a nightmare when the truck refused to start. This issue is not just an inconvenience; it's a glaring fault in the heart of an electric vehicle – its battery. We promptly contacted Ford's roadside assistance, and the truck was towed to one of their authorized dealerships. That's when the real trouble began. It's been a staggering two weeks, and Ford's technicians have been unable to pinpoint the problem with the truck's battery. This delay is simply unacceptable for a vehicle in this price range. The bad battery experience has left me questioning the reliability and quality of the F-150 Lightning Platinum. Electric vehicles are supposed to be the future, promising clean energy and advanced technology, but if the battery can't perform consistently, what's the point? It's disheartening to see such a high-profile model struggle with something as fundamental as a battery issue. Ford needs to step up its game in terms of battery technology and diagnostics. An electric truck like the F-150 Lightning Platinum should not leave its owners stranded or waiting for weeks for a solution. My faith in this brand and model has been significantly shaken, and I hope Ford takes these concerns seriously. In conclusion, I cannot recommend the Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum series, especially if you're looking for a dependable electric truck. Until Ford addresses the battery and reliability issues, potential buyers should think twice about making such a significant investment in a vehicle that fails to deliver on its electric promise.
I’ve owned this truck for last 22 months
Lightening owner, 04/02/2023
updated 10/07/2024
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
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 22 months, I’ve passed bumper to bumper warranty. I never worried about it as had good experience with ford cars. We also have expedition. And this car 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 dive 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.
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Jeff, 10/08/2022
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have mine for a month now. We absolutely love it! Understand towing large loads is a pitfall for many, and I get it. But, I’d guess better than 60% of F150 drivers use them as daily commuters and for weekend chore duty. All things that make the Lightning easy to live with. Operating costs depend on your local, but here in Ohio I’m operating at about 20% (charging at home) of a normal F150. I haven’t even calculated the reduced maintenance costs yet. Needless to say I’m a very happy Lightning owner, excited to see how the tech evolves. Lariat/EB
Ford has no idea what they’re doing
Moodytunes, 02/19/2023
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
22 of 31 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2023 Lariat package and have had nothing but disappointment from Ford. They obviously have no idea what they are doing. Since day one I’ve had nothing but problems with the software and the best Ford can tell me is that they’re expecting a software update some time at the end of February. This has been going on for over 2 months now and Ford doesn’t seem to think this is a priority for them after having sold me a $90k truck. In contrast I also own a Tesla and their technology is by far superior. No issues with software updates. If there’s an issue that needs to be resolved it’s done a Lightning speed. Never again Ford. Your customer service leaves a lot to be desired.
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Love my Lightning!
Carla Richardson , 12/24/2023
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I took delivery in October 2022, have 12,000 miles on my extended range Lariat model Lightning now. I love this truck. It charges at home with ease, the software updates are seamless and done automatically. I routinely drive it at least twice a month on a 120 mile trip to pick up feed and groceries, we live at 7,000 ft elevation in rural Colorado. It carries the pallet of 22 bags of feed (50 lb sacks) which weighs around 1100 lbs in the bed, with ease. And fits 4 bags (200 lbs, half of its weight capacity) in the front trunk. The cab is roomy, and with all the charging ports, we can plug in anything we want. This truck is not only beautiful, but safe and secure on icy roads, and works like a truck while driving like a sports car. Amazing truck.
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I love my F150 Lightning electric truck!
Alaska contractor, 04/11/2024
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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).
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Porsche Quick Comfy Truck
surferjoe, 02/04/2024
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Have over 13k miles in just over a year with my standard range Pro. I owned at least 8 new cars/suvs previously from Honda, Mazda, Acura, VW, BMW and Jaguar, including some EVs . . . and this is by far the best of the bunch, and it's the lowest trim work truck version. Cabin is quiet, spacious and comfortable. Easy to clean vinyl floors fit my lifestyle just fine. 5.5' bed is just fine. I hauled a big load of roof tiles no problem. 775lb ft. of instant silent torque is a dream, as is topping up the battery at home overnight, just like a cellphone. The mix of comfort, powertrain, solid build, low maintenance (only one tech issue) and practicality (I don't tow) cannot be beat.
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Range anxiety, spacious interior & stupid quick
RealUser, 01/29/2023
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
13 of 21 people found this review helpful
XLT 312A Standard Range. The truck fit and finish is great, but electricity costs are cutting into some of the expected savings over gasoline. Range seems very optimistic at 230 miles for the 98kW-hr battery when driving 75% of miles on the freeway at 67mph and only getting 2 miles/kw-hr or much worse at any higher speed, or in colder weather, or towing! Recent "distance to empty" software update seemed to increase Ford's optimism of available range. On top of those concerns, there are too many down DCFC (direct current fast charging) stations, so long distance travel is risky and Ford does not seem to be actively trying to correct that situation. Furthermore, reported just in the F-150 Lightning forums, there have been at least 15 reports of HV (high voltage) battery failure in these first 9 months of production of 15,000 vehicles. So 1 per 1000 vehicles, a 0.1% failure rate that we know about. Is that approximately ~four week repair time acceptable for consumers? That is a lot of total days out of service, somewhat due to many dealers are not up to speed for EVs and low supplies of parts in the Ford network and delivery times. Frunk total space is nice, but oddly shaped and pretty tight for two sets of golf clubs. Good spot in the bottom section to store all the many various 240Vac power adapters that you will need to plug in your "mobile charger" when traveling. The 5.5 foot bed is a touch short while the 2nd row seating has lots of knee space and the seats fold up for a fantastic flat floored room. The cloth seats only come in one color and I question their resistance to dirt; plus the side bolsters do not seem stiff enough. No memory driver's seat for the XLT seems cheap. No rear signature light bar for the XLT is also a miss by Ford as that would point out the Lightning as special for more customers...and the price for the XLT High (312A) is a big jump in price. I had to go for the 312A package to get the Adaptive Cruise Control Assist 2.0, as it really helps in stop and go traffic (or my glancing away) and lane keeping - it should be required safety equipment. BlueCruise seems unnecessary as it will nag you to be looking forward all the time anyway. The 9.6kW Power Onboard is sweet for powering all sorts of things; the 7.2kW, 240Vac/30A plug can be used as a generator back to the house without the fancy and costly Intelligent Power backfeed system. The F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid provides that as well without jumping up to the Lightning; too bad that is not a Plug-In battery for some low cost local range. To scare you away from being a Lightning early adopter, here are some issues reported from the f150lightningforum: Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power (HV battery module problem), slight "Click" when starting off either in forward or reverse or metal ‘tink’ sound (axle fix TSB), Sync 4 error, Reduced power with no Fault code, Power reduced to 64%, Humming / Slight Vibration @ 45-48ish or Higher, FordPass App Stopped Working, Recall 22S71 - Windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, Frunk completely dead, Audio off / GPS not functioning after 4.1.1 update, Auto-fold mirrors not working, CarPlay Stereo Issue, No Preconditioning for over a week, Driver window lowering itself after being raised, Safety Issue with Cruise Control Accidentally Engaging, Modem stopped working.....then worked with a weird possible fix, Pro power onboard died on first use! (update: fixed by 12v reboot), Shutter Assembly, Lost my Speedometer screen, Auto-dimming rear/side mirror, Help Interpreting DTC for Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power Vehicle Alert, Advice on Frunk Plastic Paint Repair, BlueCruise Driver-Facing camera fault, Heater question during charging...., Where the heck did my power go?, Issues with trucks delivered recently (modem/OTA)?, Ford Service - they can see everything, Phone recognized but CarPlay won't start. I've tried everything I know..., Motor power is reduced from 100% as battery gets lower, Trailer brake module fault, Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power (DTC P0AA4:BECM), This just started - tail lights flickering, FordPass Activations for MY2023 Unavailable Until February, Battery and Motor Temperature Dashboard Display Always at Midpoint, ...to give you a few...and on top of these, the Ford Battery EV customer service is getting poor marks. What does a failure rate on an individual part need to be to perhaps only have one failure for the life of a vehicle? And Software is made up of many parts! So, if your truck is working fine, and many must be getting good use, not sure if that is a high enough percentage of satisfied users for the "Truck of the Year" awards. I cannot complain too much about intermittent FordPass App not connecting for a day, or about the user interface software being less than friendly, in my less than 3 months of ownership (<2000 miles) [Ford: please implement the easy software display fixes suggested by many of us! Show the OBD2 data on a screen! Add HV battery % on the Instrument cluster and battery/motor digital temperatures.]. The Ford navigation (3 years free?) with Alexa help without paying for a $10/mo subscription (to get more Amazon music, etc; was free for first 30 days which was not enough to test it out) has been OK enough that I might ignore Android Auto (and Nav can expand to use the whole 12" screen if you want). However, if I decide to use Android Auto for A Better Route Planner App, Waze or Podcast Addict, or for other data heavy functions, I might pay $20/mo for the AT&T Hotspot Wi-Fi and the need to USB-C cable connect the phone to use that. In January 2023, the 15" screen for Lariats and Platinum (as seen in the Mach-E as well) has received some improvements to employ the dial for more functions, like temperature, which makes it more user friendly. The Pro and XLT 12" center screen is liked by many as there are physical buttons and dials for climate and audio. Overall, the cost for a truck can go through the roof if you must have the fancy additions. And the Pro and XLT can be modified to add some higher priced items at a lower cost, especially if you are a DIY'er. Try not to break the bank! Maybe a EV bicycle is all we need? Has global warming reached a tipping point and reducing CO2 (up 33% in 100 years) from fossil fuels must be a priority to save the planet? I think EV use, even with mining all the lithium, is a step in the right direction.
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Not just a flash in the pan
Nmdolphan , 11/19/2022
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle, I use this as my daily driver and drive about 80 miles a day and I am able to change overnight without issue. I use a 240 circuit and 24 amps. I don't tow or haul often and if you do this may not be the vehicle for you but for me it is fantastic
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Ford EV Stupidity!!!
Charged Up!, 04/27/2023
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
25 of 45 people found this review helpful
I just purchased my second EV within a year from Ford. Dealership is awesome, no complaints. First vehicle is a Mach-e GT Performance. Great so far (10 months). I just picked up my 2023 F-150 Lightning Platinum 2 weeks ago. Truck is good. ONE HUGE PROBLEM though. I CANT DRIVE IT. Ford has made the wonderous decision to NOT supply chargers with the vehicles. You have to wait until you take delivery and then use your "code" to order a charger. It took 11 days from when I got the truck to the day I got the "code" to order a charger. Then it takes 5-9 business days to process the order, then it ships, then you have to get it installed. RIDICULOUS!!! in the meantime I am left taking taxis because my $125,000.00 truck sits unused through an inability to charge it. I drive it to and from work and take taxis to all else. Yes, I could drive it to a public charger but the nearest public fast charger is 20 mins drive, 30-45 minutes to charge (that adds 40% charge) and 20 mins drive back and I don't have a spare 1 1/2 hours in my days to do that. It is just such a dumb problem and spoils the whole buying experience. Don't worry though, in the most obnoxious and condescending way possible, I was just told that "this time only they will do me a favour and expedite the shipping process to get the charger to me sooner". They went to great lengths to assure me that this is not normally done. They want me to feel special because they are going to allow me to use the vehicle they already accepted $125,000.00 for a day or two quicker than normal. Oh yeah, the mobile charger you say, yep they don't come with the vehicles any more either. They are now a $650.00 option (almost a $1,000.00 item if not spec'd with the truck originally). OR you can go online and order a mobile charger that does not say Ford on it and it will cost you $175-$200. Another nice effort at price gouging just because you can. So there you have it. Ford has kindly decided to increase prices of the EV so that it now costs $125K for a platinum lightning and have also decided that actually using the truck is not important.
Fits My Needs Perfectly
AlRagu, 09/03/2024
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
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Great truck
ASPRA Tech Center, 11/01/2024
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought 23XLT new. I drive 400 -800 miles per week and put 16000+ miles in 7 month. The vehicle handle is wonderful, lane keep assist and range calculations are spot on. I've carried about 1000 lbs on the truck with hardly any loss in range. It gives predictable 300 miles range in summer and 260 mile range in winter. It's comfortable. Updates has improved infotainment. Apple and Google can play integration is flawless. Ford support is excellent when it came to 1 issue when the truck won't start. It was blamed on software update glitch and I had to rent a car outside of Ford coverage. Ford roadside sent debit card to reimburse rental. Overall an amazing experience and I just don't understand why people aren't ditching ICE trucks. The frunk is spacious and useful when the box is full of cargo and additional space is needed for luggage. Can't do that with ICE, with engine in the front. Power outlets are very useful. It is a very useful utility based easy on ride and easy to drive product. I've driven 13 vehicles in 30 years and driven 1.5million miles. This is the most capable vehicle I've enjoyed so far, having driven cadillacs, Lexus and many other American midsized to large vehicles whichbincludes sedans, vans Suv and trucks.
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No issues 5K miles in and still loving it
Dexterdog10, 07/19/2023
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I came out of a 2020 Lariat (511A?). It was loaded up with pretty much every option except massage seats (not available in a 2020 Lariat). Unfortunately I could not afford the Lariat Lightning that so many people have reviewed here. I had to go for the XLT SR and only added the 9.6 pro power and tailgate step. I added black custom fit (model and year specific) leather seat covers that fit extremely well and give the look and feel of factory leather seats ($600). I just miss the cooled seats!!! I typically drive about 30 miles per day. So charging at home is only done every few days or so. Although, my son just started playing travel baseball so I charge to full each night before his games. That provides enough range for 1.5 hours out and back with a "little" leftover. That's driving WELL above the posted highway speed limits too. I'm not a conservative driver, range wise. I've had only one issue. It would not shift out of park. Shutting it off, opening the door and trying again corrected that. *I do have to say, to the guy who wrote a review for his Platinum Lightning. You had a Mach E and now a Lightning and nowhere to charge your Lightning? Besides that, if you can afford a $125K truck you can afford to go online and buy a $300-400 mobile charger from Amazon to use in the interim. Sorry to be so critical. That just seems odd. I realize every use case is different. But I think you could have found a way to make it work. The truck has its limitations. But anyone spending big money and waiting a long time to get their truck should have had the time to do your research and plan accordingly.
Had my Lightening 7500 miles now
Dallashusker , 08/02/2023
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I here a lot of negatives on the lightening around quality. I haven’t seen any of those. Very happy. Everything other reviews say, fast, drives great. I also own a Tesla Model Y and would say software and ease of use isn’t in Tesla’s league although it improves every auto update. The Blue Cruise absolutely blows away Teslas auto pilot cruise. That was pleasant surprise. The other negative is long road trip charging. Really iffy. But the Tesla Supercharger network will fix that problem. Bring a Tesla owner the Supercharger network is absolutely outstanding.
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Excellent vehicle
Gary Howell, 01/20/2023
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have had Tesla for long time. This is equivalent too or better.
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Ford Lighting Worst Buy
Totally Unhappy, 11/23/2024
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
7 of 16 people found this review helpful
The truck is a total pig. Takes 13 hours to charge and a 220 V. The charging stations are mostly broke or lacking the volume needed where you do not have to wait. Over priced and technology is way behind Tesla
Definitely a step up from Tesla.
Garry Porter, 12/22/2022
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
This vehicle drive like a dream. Luxury, comfort, speed and safety!!
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Cancer and Rural America
Blue, 06/02/2023
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck for two reasons: I have a daily 100 mile round trip for cancer treatments beginning soon. I didn’t want to stop by gas stations, so I can go to treatment, have assisted driving bring me back, plug in at home and go again. I also bought it bc the factory which will make them in the future is 15 minutes from my house, and I want the brand to do well to support the folks in my hometown.
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Lightning Struck!
Mike C, 03/07/2024
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love my new Lightning. The warranty I got covers everything and I love the ride, the feel, the quiet.
Love it.
Damian, 03/27/2024
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I’ve always been an SUV person so this is my first pickup truck. I could not be more happy with it. I try to find excuses just to go drive somewhere. The absolute ungodly power this thing has is crazy. It’s going to end up getting me in trouble. The technology and the bells and whistles on it makes it feel like a luxury vehicle.
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All o was looking of and more.
Michael, 04/26/2024
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If your garage is not connected to your home, be prepared to add wire to support your home pro charger. Extra work be a great truck so far. Learning EV driving is different from combustion, also wish blue cruise updates were more clear about when they come.
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Sparky and the myth
FL , 01/14/2025
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sparky my 2023 F150 Lightning is a great truck. Comfortable, lots of room, the frunk is really nice to have. Has just enough technology put not to much. Still has knobs for the radio and HVAC. I do not like the idea of going to a screen to find the wipers and anything else that you need in a pinch. The myth is the same for “all” EV’s. Pick a brand it’s the same story. Not enough Range! I have the Extended Range Lightning. Approximately 320 miles fully charged. Ford and most EV models do not recommend charging to 100% unless you are going on a road trip. Apparently it takes the life out of the battery over time plus it takes a lot of time to squeeze the last 20% to top off the battery. So following the manufactures recommendation to charge to 80% you only have 200-240 miles of range. You can not count on a charging station on every off ramp on the interstate so you have to stop short to make sure the charging station is available and not out of service. Also usually you will wait in line for a post to charge. My experience is if I stay within my 200 mile radius it’s great way to go especially cause I have solar on my house and it’s basically free for me to charge old Sparky. On the other side road trips are stressful due to the uncertainty of finding a charging station that works and no waiting in line. I just bought an adapter so I can use the Tesla DC chargers. Maybe this is a game changer since the Tesla charging network is plentiful with locations everywhere.
more range than expected
Petros Tatari, 01/08/2023
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
3 of 11 people found this review helpful
i have 20222 lightning Lariat with extended battery ,after i recieved software update on Jan6/2023 range got increase to 6 - 10 Miles more now i get 326 to 330 miles per charge .overall super happy with my lightning.
Great electric truck
Wayne, 05/19/2024
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a great electric truck, after all it is a F-150. But ford made a lot of the features complicated to get to. Almost everything is on the touch screen. Brought it home and went to charge it and after about an hour I got a charge fault. Since it is still under warranty I can put it in and have it checked.
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Love the Lightning
Christin N, 04/13/2023
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We love our Lightning! It's very spacious. It rides smooth and quiet. It looks great.
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F150 Lightning XLT ER
Cordell, 02/15/2024
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
So far it's excellent 1,000 miles
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Ford 150 Lighting
Frank , 09/25/2023
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
We love all the futures of the truck. it drives very nice and smooth. We love that it has separate controls per driver and that is resets. No more high gas prices. Has the cooling seats and all the safety furthers too.
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Ectrification
Mark Hensley, 08/11/2022
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
3 of 19 people found this review helpful
I like the speed, but i am waiting to see the true range. I am going to charge it to full this weekend. I wish they had a generator kit to put in the truck bed so it could be like a hybred. email me next week.
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Impressive reliability
Happy, 03/09/2025
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this 2022 Lightning as a Dealer Demo in October 2022 with 2600 miles on it. Today, March 2025, it has 23,500 miles and can honestly say truck has been flawless. We get between 1.7 mi/kwh in winter highway driving to 2.2 mi/kwh in Summer highway. City mileage is over 75% better. Took stock tires off & replaced with Mickey Thompson Baja Boss; Which have very deep tread, so getting this mileage is a pleasant surprise based on others' reviews. We are very happy with this purchase & has proven to be as good as our 2013 F-150 we traded in. Also Ford's mobile repair service came to our house and performed the recalls so didn't really inconvenience us at all. They also did our 2020 Ford Expedition as well. We rarely tow & only our boat to the lake ( about 15 miles), so it handles it with ease. Over all love the Truck & will keep at least another 5 years. However don't like the APP and surprised they haven't fixed it by now. Needs a major redesign!
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Stay away! Unless you love tow trucks
AK, 04/16/2025
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I drive 250 kms every business day and add over 40,000 kms a year, and after nearly two years of driving I'm trading in my Ford Lightning Lariat for another EV vehicle as soon as possible (one that isn't a Ford). When the vehicle cannot be started or boosted, it cannot be put into neutral. There are videos online about 3 different methods to put the vehicle into neutral under these circumstances, but they all always fail. This happened to me after a year of ownership, and a second time more recently after just under 2 years of ownership. Once this happens, a capable tow truck driver literally drags the vehicle onto a flat bed. Not a pleasant site for an owner that stretched the budget in order to buy the vehicle in the first place. Many tow truck drivers do not know how to deal with a vehicle that cannot be put into neutral so they leave, and ask you as the owner to arrange for another more specialized and experienced tow truck driver to handle it. All in all I have had to deal with 7 different tow truck drivers, and I have been without my 2022 Lightning Lariat for a total of 13 weeks between the 2 incidences, in less than 2 years. When the vehicle is running, it is as good as the reviews indicate, but when there is an issue, the techs at the dealer network are often not able to identify through diagnostics what the issue is without spending 60-70 hours looking for the problem, and if you experience an issue outside of the bumper to bumper warranty period, Ford makes you responsible for the diagnostics and a great number of the electrical components as well. Take it from someone like me that has actually used the vehicle extensively and for a longer period of time, this vehicle is not reliable nor is it manufactured well. In addition to dealing with 7 different tow trucks over time, I have spent countless hours over the phone trying to receive meaningful updates from dealer service departments and Ford Canada, and in the end I can honestly say 2 things about the Ford Lightning after 2 years of ownership: 1. You will encounter problems with this vehicle. Numerous dealer service departments have told me that the Ford Lightning has become a major problem vehicle for them and it isn't unusual for the techs to spend 60-70 hours diagnosing a problem before it is found (1 short will cause a draw on the 12V battery and once it is dead the vehicle turns into a brick). 2. If you are caught dealing with a issue involving a lengthy diagnostic period outside of warranty, Ford will make you responsible for the issue despite knowing that they have manufactured a vehicle that has major problems related to diagnostics. If you are expecting to save on fuel and maintenance over time, beware, I lost all my savings and more when I was presented with a $6,000 bill for the latest issue. This after only two years of ownership. The Ford dealer and Ford Canada suggested that I should be happy that they agreed to accept the remainder of the bill which totaled $14,000. Apparently, my vehicle was repaired and ready to be picked up 2 weeks prior to when I actually picked it up, because the dealer and Ford were trying to calculate the value of the repair they were willing to accept before making me responsible for the remainder or the charges. The worst part was, the Ford dealer offered me an extremely low trade in allowance value after I expressed an interest in getting another vehicle from the dealer. They cited reliability problems with the Ford Lightning for one of the reasons for the low trade in allowance value.
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1 year in and still loving the truck
Matt H., 04/29/2025
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have the 2023 extended range xlt and it has been flawless for me for a year. I have a home charger, plus can charge at work. My family regularly takes trips skiing and had zero issues all winter long, even in cold weather. The range does drop when it's cold, and I run winter tires, so was only seeing about 250 miles of range in the winter, instead of 320. When we went camping, I purchased an electric griddle and used the griddle to cook on, and since the griddle only took 1500 W, it meant we could run it for a looooong time and not really see meaningful battery loss (just remember to turn off climate control when using pro-power!) Overall, still very happy with the truck. I highly recommend the extended range, as it enables road trips, and I don't know if I'd have the same experience with the standard range option.
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Lemon and terrible economy at highway speed
Lucas L, 02/01/2025
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had a terrible experience with my Lightning. It has been in the shop 38 days in the first 6 months of ownership, 20,000 miles. I average 1.7 miles per kilowatt hour and only have 250miles of range if the temperature is below 40degF. It has left me stranded 3 times and Malloy Ford could care less. I already have a wheel bearing starting to wear out. My headlight has been misaligned from day one. I keep asking to have it fixed but they keep resetting the headlight leveling system. Someone was able to unlock my truck with a device while locked in my driveway and stole items. Save your sanity and do not buy an F-150 Lightning
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