Buying used, what to look out for?

[s10mods]

I have a friend who wants a lightning after checking out mine (25 platinum). He wants to buy a low mile used one. Anything specific to be aware of on older models if he doesn't find a 25 in his price range? He does want the 131 kwh battery, and the 9.6 pro power would be nice but mainly the battery.

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[FloridaMan655321]

I'd look for a 2024 Flash. No sunroof so no leaks, bigly battery, can get the pro power thingy for 240v output (which is great for backing up your house). 2022-2023 had some battery issues. Really the best product out there IMO

 

[chl]

If he expects to have the 131kWh battery and the dual on-board charger, the choices will be limited.

In some MYs, Ford changed the ER battery from 131kWh usable to 123kWh usable and eliminated the dual on-board chargers so charging is limited to 48A.

Many things to consider/watch out for in a used Lightning...look for the repair and update history for starters.

 

[s10mods]

So he found a truck (flash). It has everything he wants except the tow technology package. The truck does have max tow, a brake controller and the 360 cameras and even the pro trailer knob thing. What else would he be missing without the tow technology package?

 

[s10mods]

Pretty sure both tow packages have the technology package, mine does but doesn't have max tow, have the 4 and 7 pin and hitch out back but no brake controller, I do have the trailer knob.

I was wondering about that it doesn't state on the window sticker that it has the tech package, but the brake controller and max tow is listed in the options area.

 

[chl]

I have a 2023 Pro, things may be different on the truck in question, but my sticker says:

53D Max Trailer Tow Package - Includes: Increased Tow Capability (10,000 lbs)
17V Tow Technology Package - Includes: Forward Sensing System; Pro Trailer Backup Assist; Pro Trailer Hitch Assist; Trailer Brake Controller; Smart Hitch with On-Board Scales (not available - see option 63X); Trailer Reverse Guidance; Mirror, Sideview - Manual-folding, Power Glass with Heat, Turn Sginal and Black Skill Caps and LED Sideview Mirror Spotlights; 360-Degree Camera

They discontinued the on-board scales I believe - at the time I bought (Jan 2024) the parts for it were not available - COVID supply chain disruption I think?

The Max Trailer Tow Package includes extra cooling for the HV Battery and motors.

 

[s10mods]

On the truck he found, what's up with the gauges? first pic is of the truck he is planning to buy, second is what mine looks like.

 

[TaxmanHog]

Calm mode, it's switchable.....

 

[s10mods]

I'd look for a 2024 Flash. No sunroof so no leaks, bigly battery, can get the pro power thingy for 240v output (which is great for backing up your house). 2022-2023 had some battery issues. Really the best product out there IMO

He ended up finding a 24 flash 15k miles Big battery, 9.6 power & max tow. Thanks for the info.

 

[Zprime29]

He ended up finding a 24 flash 15k miles Big battery, 9.6 power & max tow. Thanks for the info.

That's what my brother has and what I would have bought had it been available in '23. Good find, tell him congrats and point him here if he's got any questions. Lots of good info available.

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