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03 Lightning = Great Buy
George, 09/17/2009
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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Year 3 of owning my Lightning. It is daily driven for most of the year. She gets into the occasional 'spirited acceleration' now and then. Picked it up with 25k on the clock, now have 73k. I take good care of it, pretty much looks and runs the same as the day I got it. Only issue Ive ever had was the starter going around 50k. Beyond that plenty of tires (my fault haha), and recently rotors and pads. Most reliable vehicle Ive ever owned!
Ford Lighting
racerdjk, 12/03/2002
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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I take very good care of her because she was a bit expensive for a truck. I raced many cars an won. Most say they didn't know there was such a fast truck out there.
fast
1973_Mach_1, 12/10/2002
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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good truck, lot of power on demand. i think it would run down anything on the road.
Happy AZ Lightning Owner
redfred, 01/06/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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Vehicle can get you in trouble due to easy to exceed speed limits that this blows right past. Get lots of looks and comments from strangers when they see it. Mileage around 13-14 m.p.h. mostly highways (city highways - rush hour can impact negatively). Have seen mileage as low as 10 m.p.h. - improved my driving after that.
wow
hj, 02/04/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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what a great truck
The best damn truck out there
Damon Rowe, 02/09/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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This is a really fast beast. And it is fun to drive. I out run all kinds of stuff in this bad boy. Corvetts,camaros i even beat a mustang cobra. Buy this if you want 380 horses and 450 foot pounds of torque. Not to mentoin a 5.4 supercharged engine with a eaton blower and supercharger.
2003 SVT LIGHTNING
JOHNNY, 07/10/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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LOVE THIS TRUCK BEST THING I EVER BOUGHT
Great Driving Experience
380svt, 07/12/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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Fun and exciting vehicle to drive. Prefer Charcoal Grey over prevoius 01 Red. Good move by Ford to up payload capacity. Have had problems with Ford Tonneau cover on 03 model. In my opinion, will always be better looking than the Dodge or Chevrolet, based on what I have seen.
I love my truck. Yes I do!
Lightningstrike03, 08/06/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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Great Truck! Soooo incredibly fast and powerful. I must have the 500+ hp 2004 coming out. I loved Ford when I had my Taurus SHO and they continue to not fail me with the Lightning. KUDOS!
WOW! What a truck!
kowlik3, 09/03/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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Absolutly the best vehicle I have ever owned. I have always wanted a fast car/truck.It's not the speed but how fast it gets there. Out of the box 100% satisfied.
Back to Basics Hot Rod
BlackLightningS8, 09/13/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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A fun and exctng vehcl, prfrmnc on par with a BB muscle car. The interior is very unsophstcted, boring and neither fnctnal nor sprty. The tires work very well but last about 10K mi due to the wght and ease of unintntnal tires spin. It is geard so low that at 80 mph it runs at 2500 rpm, it seriously needs a 6 spd man tranny. It tows my boat very well. It runs the advertised 140mph and feels like it's on rails. The hndlng is superb, thumbs up to SVT for a very neutral well-blncd hndlng pckg. The SC is awsome, a chip will improve shifts and adds some power. It is a narrowly focused package that lacks versitility, but the prfmnc is excllnt.
My Old Ford...
Suprchargrme, 10/04/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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I love this truck!,from it's sport's car handling to it's Supercharger g-force acceleration,to it's special exterior look's that say's I'm not your regular F-150 you wanna race ? It is a lot of fun,I'm glad a went ahead and bought it after looking at them for three year's,Plus it seem's I get that extra special greeting when I arrive at the dealership for an oil change...
the review
kevin weld, 11/12/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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The f150 svt is a good design the 380 hp is good for fun but the fuel is not the bast but not to bad.
Ivan`s Ford Lightning review
ivanivan, 11/27/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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I traded my 1999 Mustang GT for a 2003 Ford Lightning Truck. This thing pulls in every gear with monster torque. It blows the Mustang GT away and just about everything else on the road. Plus,you can tow a boat with it. The cab in very roomy and the seats support you very well and, keep you from sliding around when turning. The only draw back is that it only comes with an automatic transmission. I don`t really miss it with this kind of power.
Still the King! Wake yours up!
don wells, 06/25/2005
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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This is my 2nd Lightning, my first was a 2000 model. Don't leave it stock for another day! As soon as you put a cold air intake and chip it, maybe change the exhaust, you realize how restricted they come from Ford. You gain at least a 1-2 second increase in the 1/4 mile, and since Ford sells those same mods, it won't even void your warranty. They are quiet, comfortable, handle well,and still tow 5k lbs! You can outrun the $50k Dodge truck for about $2000-$2500 in mods, and still be $20k ahead. And the SRT- 10 can't even be used as a truck! My first one went over 40k with NO mechanical problems - the huge Dodges, like Vipers, have many. When you feel that 550+ lb/ft of torque you know who rules.
Nearly Perfect Sport Truck
Jim, 06/29/2005
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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This truck can best be described as Ford's rendition of a Corvette with a pickup bed. Eyeball-flattening acceleration, sports car handling, and the ability to carry a half ton of stuff in the back. My only two complaints are the lack of a manual transmission (although it does have the best automatic I've experienced) and the gas mileage: 14 MPG on the mandatory premium fuel. Ouch! But that's the price you pay for this much fun and utility in one good-looking package.
World's Fastest Pick-Up Truck!!!!!
Frank X., 12/15/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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All I have to say is that this pick-up truck is the best the world has ever seen. This truck is so versitile that it will run the 1/4 mile and beat all the imports out there, tow a boat / trailer or even help you in a move! Anyone thinking about spending 30 grand on a performance vehicle and still undecided on what to buy give the SVT Lightning a look. And for all of you waiting for the 2005 Lightning----this truck will truly be the king of the road!!! In every aspect of performance you can think of!!!!
SVT
Mr X, 01/10/2004
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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the best performence truck i have ever had.
SVT Majic
Chicago Soldier, 01/07/2004
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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This vehicle is very fast and sturdy. I feel very confident to "pull up" next to a high performance car at a red light.
CLASSIC AMERICAN MUSCLE
urbancowboy, 01/15/2004
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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For a long time now I've always wanted a performance vehicle with the capabilities of yesterdays muscle cars like the Chevy Chevelle, Pontiac Trans Am, and all of those mean Mopars. Well, the SVT Lightning is it! It's totally freakish when you get on the gas at say 50mph and before you know it you're leaving traffic behind as if they have stopped and started backing up!
Fun for $2.50 a gallon
stodd, 06/30/2004
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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This truck is by far the fun pedal of the new car market.After the new wears off, smoking burnout for the youngsters, (I'm 54)its still a lot of grins, if you want for an everday driver FORGET it. It's like having a Street Rod without the work.
Great all around!
Sonicblue03, 03/31/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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This truck has been wonderful! I love the looks that i get and the raw performance that it posses!!!!
more power than one needs
gifted one, 04/02/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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Ford's lightning is a true "Bass ass" vehicle........ More fun and neck stretching excelleration than one needs. Turns heads, tows 5000 pound and goes 150 miles per hour.
Ford Lightning SVT
Dorman, 04/15/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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This car is amazing. Anyone who likes trucks and lots of speed will enjoy this beast. I just cant wait untill the 2004 concept comes out with a huge 500 horespower. The intior on the 2004 is AWESOME and yes it has an option of being MANUAL! When that beast comes out it will own everything and then i will come back and give that a perfect 10 rating - Derek
Love My Lightning
03LightningRocks, 04/11/2007
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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There is something special about driving a pickup truck that can run off from most of the fast cars on the road. I love the reactions I get when people driving cars that have been sold to them as fast, witness my farm vehicle leaving them in the dust.
The best damn truck beats any truck
Jose"bigbossman", 04/19/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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all i can say its the best truck it can beat any truck out there even the new Dodge hemy
EXCELENT
jjj jjj, 04/20/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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This has gotta be the tightest truck I have ever driven. Its 380 H.P., 5.4L V-8 may seem like too much for this regular cab truck but it's a blast to drive around in. I have a buddy that owns a full mile drag trackand with a few mods, I've hit over 160 MPH.
Lightning
avi, 12/19/2002
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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Fun to drive, fun to look at.
:)
jose, 01/08/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!! IF YOU WANT POWER AND STILL FEEL LIKE DRIVING A SPORTS CAR THIS IS THE THE TRUCK FOR YOU. THIS IS A CAR THAT RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX CAN COMPETE WITH THE BEST AND MOST EXPENSIVE SPORTS CARS. IF YOU JUST WANT TO HAUL STUFF THEN GET A TURBO DIESEL IF YOU WANNA FLY THEN THIS IS THE TRUCK FOR YOU.
SVT F150 Lightning
gadgetman, 06/05/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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An amazing performance value. Don't buy this truck for fuel economy or any practical concerns. If you want an extended cab then don't get a Lightning, they made no compromises in performance for practicality. the lightest bed, shortest wheelbase etc. Don't complain about tire wear, they last long for being used in such a heavy and powerful vehicle.
SVT ROCKS
PAT, 06/18/2003
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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These Trucks are badass! 380 H.p!! I just put a chip and bigger pulley in, THIS THING ROCKS! ! !
Great Truck
autenb, 04/02/2008
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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This truck is the most fun and practical vehicle I've ever owned. Not only is it the fastest truck on the road, but it can also tow or haul nearly anything. Only drawback is lots of high octane fuel.
One Awesome Truck!
tearex63, 05/27/2014
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab SVT Lightning Rwd Flareside SB (5.4L 8cyl S/C 4A)
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I purchased this truck in December 2012 with 54K miles on it. The truck had already been modified with an oversized blower drive pulley, tuner, cold air package & Bassani exhaust. I had the truck dyno tested and it pulled 383 HP at the rear wheels. Needless to say, this truck is WICKED fast. Random people come up to me and compliment me on how cool it is. I love the sound of the blower coming on and the fact that I can light the tires any time I feel like it. Starts and runs just like a regular truck, great exhaust tone & instant throttle response. Only bad thing is the 10 MPG around town, but what the heck, I've got motorcycles & junky cars to drive to work.