Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS

[WillGrey1907]

I was really excited about 700 mile range until I realized it had a generator. I will keep My Lightning!

Same!

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[FloridaMan655321]

The 76 F100 was awesome. It was a 3 on the tree, which I didn't even know how to drive when I arrived for the test ride! lol

I have a 73 that is 3 on the tree, though at some point in its life it was moved to the floor. 360 FE big block.

 

[qsealy]

What a SAD day! This is not what I expected from Ford at all! I bought in because alike a few others here, I have Solar power on my home and even invested in full electric lawn equipment! I don’t need to drive 700 miles. The range in my 2023 Lariat ER is more than enough with 320 miles range! When going further I just plug in and have lunch while charging and that’s on a rear occasion. I laughed at the idea that Ram was planing a Ram Charger EREV truck to do this same foolishness! I thought that a major reason for an EV was eliminating the gasoline guzzling trend. I drive a semi truck for a living and cause enough pollution to the planet in that thing! I bought an EV because I wanted to drive sunlight and really enjoy my quiet trips to work at $0.64 per week! Why would I ever pump gas again?!?! … now Rivian looks very good to me all of a sudden!!!! This F150 Lightning checked all the boxes for me, and that’s why I bought one. SMH!!!!

 

[Grumpy2]

Why do folks think GM or RAM will continue to push forward with a pickup truck? We may be looking at a "pause" in the manufacture of battery powered full size trucks. The conditions in the USA just are not compatible. We are a oil based society. When the true price of gasoline and diesel enters the market then will be the all EV time. That could be a decade???

These current Lightnings probably will make another decade ....

 

[snb2557]

Does the 10 years of parts include the high voltage battery modules? That's my biggest concern, having had 2 go bad last year.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

Looks like my first Ford in 45 years was our 2022 Mustang Mach-E and my last Ford for the foreseeable future will be our 2023 Lightning. Zero interest in anything that uses fossil fuels.

Not surprising. Farley has been all over the place. Dude needs a rudder.

 

[Shmoe]

Does the 10 years of parts include the high voltage battery modules? That's my biggest concern, having had 2 go bad last year.

It certainly has to for at least 8 years for all of the warranties they've underwritten.

 

[Jojomontag]

What about the improved solid state and semi solid state battery tech coming out? Why isn't Ford looking into those? They're lighter, provide more range, and charge faster. BMW and Toyota are supposed to be releasing some models in the next couple of years.

And I wonder if there will ever be a possibility of upgrading the battery in my 2022 one day. If a company manufactured one that would be compatible, I would be on board if my battery isn't giving me a good performance. But so far, in happy with a 230 mile range. We even took a 650 mile road trip to Big Bend National Park a year ago, and the range didn't bother us at all.

 

[Smokewagun]

I don’t get the impression that it plugs in. Maybe I missed it

This will be just like the Scout. Plug it in to charge the battery. The generator ONLY charges the battery. It does not drive the vehicle. It only charges the battery as it depletes… until you run out of gas. Then you’d better charge and refill. There is absolutely no connection between the drivetrain and the generator.

 

[Simsonic]

This is CLASSIC!!! Ford management succumbed to the stupidity of a political cult, I mean, party. Disappointing, and expected, all at the same time.

 

[Rayden]

I have a 73 that is 3 on the tree, though at some point in its life it was moved to the floor. 360 FE big block.

Yes! Had that same 360! Loved that big girl, though she was AWFUL thirsty!

 

[FloridaMan655321]

I'm seeing a lot of people saying they will buy a Rivian. One thing to note (and a big reason why I went with Ford) is they do not have a 240v outlet in the bed. It's all 120v. I use my truck for a generator as I'm in hurricane land, and my replacement will require this. GM and Cyberfridge are the only ones right now that I'm aware of. I think Scout is promising this, but we need to see it released first.

 

[ogdobber]

This is @Ford Motor Company listening to the people…. And thats the problem. I talk to the majority of my friends and and they are really excited about “erev’s” specifically the scout. The problem is people don’t know what they want. A good example is the god forsaken shifter in the lightning (because thats what truck guys want) no we don’t. I have been a truck guy my entire life and never thought i would be an ev guy and i am never going back. I look forward to stopping every 2-3 hours to charge and stretch my legs on a road trip. Imagine driving for 10 hours straight with 700 miles range and going back to a vehicle that has to do oil changes. Thanks but no thanks.

 

[Superdaddy]

@Ford Motor Company
Brian, you said you might be back tonight to answer any questions. Is it possible Ford will 'unlock' the extra capacity in our ER batteries? That extra percent just might get is further down the road as we travel or tow more.

Thanks!

 

[FloridaMan655321]

This is CLASSIC!!! Ford management succumbed to the stupidity of a political cult, I mean, party. Disappointing, and expected, all at the same time.

Unfortunately all parties exhibit signs of a cult (even 3rd party).

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