Lightning Appreciation

[MaintGrl]

Well, I started with Ford in 98" with a 2 year old Ranger XLT 4 speed w/overdrive. I still have it. I love that truck just a lil less than I loved my 06" Taco 4x4 (was going to be my only brand new vehicle I bought) Until it got totaled in Nov. 2023. I had planed on eventually getting a Lightning, but was going to sell the 96" Ranger. So Now I have the Ranger that scoots (Speeds not so much) and my Lightning rocket ship. I'm not used to such amenities, and am tying to keep my miles low to have this truck for a very LONG time.
Yes, IMHO "FORD" knocked it out of the park with my 23" Lightning XLT SR.
Thank you FORD!

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[invertedspear]

6th Ford I’ve owned, 3rd Truck. Better in every way than anything I’ve had in the past. Side benefit: at this moment I’m sitting in a dark house while the power company is replacing a transformer. My fridge and freezer are powered by the truck, as is my Internet and TV. The kids are entertained while on spring break and I’m able to make all my meetings while working from home.

 

[WhipSticks]

Talking to myself in public again. I just came across this.. It looks like Ford came up with the perfect design for an EV years ago.

I think Ford should sue Elon for stealing their idea!

 

[Maxx]

I think Ford should sue Elon for stealing their idea!

Elon has nothing like this. If you are talking about CT, it's interior space use does not hold a candle to this Ford design. Just think carrying Big long boxes in the rain/cold and parking in shady neighborhoods. Nothing has enclosed usable space like that while being aerodynamic when not in use. CT has a larger cross section as well. Even Rivian is not coming close enough with their R3 rear hatch.

If these rumors are correct about efficiency of R2, Ford Fastback/Wagon with R2 front seats would kick some serious booty on road trips.

 

[Hrudka]

Count me in. I have over 10000 miles on my 2022 Lariat and still love it. Not a problem has popped up except for a few stubborn OTA updates. I look forward to driving it every day. I think Ford did an awesome job for their first EV truck, and it pains me to see all the negative feedback from people who expect WAY too much from this truck! No, it is NOT an F350 6.7 turbo-diesel>

 

[davehu]

We always rent a pickup truck when on vacation in Arizona, and most often it is an F150 ICE. The experience feels completely different, and the ICE vehicle is LOUD. Driving the Lightning is like driving in a library on wheels.

and you can hear music instead of road noise!

 

[bydabeach]

and you can hear music instead of road noise!

Funny thing. I had a squeak coming from my passenger side A pillar that took me quite a while to figure out where it was coming from. On an ICE vehicle, doubt I would have heard it. But in the ICE, every little noise is amplified. Even when some hopped up Honda Civic with loud exhaust is approaching, it is LOUD. As I said, it's like driving in a library.

 

[davehu]

I'm nearing my 70th and have owned too many vehicles to count. 20 years ago I had to get practicle and gave up the last of my 3 Corvettes. Not new to Ford but I've owned a Chevy Silverado and an Chevy Avalanche until the Lightning..... I gotta say it's more fun to drive than any of my three Vettes! Not only would it smoke all three of them, last week it powered my house for a day when the power went out. LOVE IT!!!!

 

[Tom Jensen]

Driving my 22 XLT SR is a luxury I never imagined back in 1981 when I bought my first pickup, a Toyota ½ ton rear wheel drive. I put over 300,000 miles on it the hard way — working every mile, hauling construction materials, tools, hvac equipment, appliances , etc. through all four seasons. It had a good heater and got 20 mpg. That’s it. All vinyl interior, cold as ice on winter mornings and hot in summer all day long. I rolled down the window if I wanted it cooler. With a crank.

I know Ford reads these posts and the number of questions and complaints revolving around luxury issues, while valid for an expensive vehicle, may lead them to forget many of us use these trucks as … trucks .. for work. And man do I appreciate the power, performance, comfort, reliability, and everything else a person could ever want every time I drive in it.

Ford, you knocked it out of the park on your first time at bat. Sure, you used the F-150 as a starting point (smart!) but the electric power systems JUST WORK!

I recently took a cross county drive and was far less apprehensive about range even with limited chargers our west here than I was 50 years ago driving my old Toyota all night in the days when gas stations weren’t open 24/7.

Therefore, while this forum is good for Ford to hear what works and what doesn’t I don’t want them to think we are all a bunch of weenies — keep this truck tough and reliable, and I will keep promoting them to my friends and coworkers as the best thing since sliced bread!

Oh, and we save over $800 a month plus all the ICE maintenance costs and that money is going into savings for my next one.

Amen. I love mine. I don’t expect miracles from any car manufacturer. Perfect isn’t possible. But my 2023 Lariat is a treat. I’ve had dozens of vehicles, maybe half of which were Fords and 40 percent were Toyotas or Lexus or Mazda. This Lightning is by far the best in terms of comfort, driving enjoyment, appearance, and general satisfaction. Well done. Now get us a front receiver hitch!!

 

[Pod]

Nothing more gratifying than giving my Lightning a good wash and wax today. Antimatter Blue looks so good. Getting all that salt and mud off was fantastic. Love this truck.

 

[YellowGoat]

4th truck I've owned (all manual trans as well . Hands down the best. It's a truck that happens to be an EV and not an EV trying to be a truck. It's also sold the wife on a MME for her next vehicle as well. I will drive this 'till the wheels fall off.

 

[MaintGrl]

Nothing more gratifying than giving my Lightning a good wash and wax today. Antimatter Blue looks so good. Getting all that salt and mud off was fantastic. Love this truck.

Yes, isn't it a beautiful color/paint job!

 

[Thunder1809]

I'm somewhat embarrassed to say I only use my Lightning to drive to work and around town for errands. It is the first truck I have owned in 30 years, but it makes my 56 mile round trip to work something I almost look forward to every day. Haven't hauled any dirt, towed anything and only carried my bikes in the back (wish it had a 6" longer bed, but then it wouldn't fit in my garage). I know I can haul things if I need, and tow if I want, but for now it is a quiet, comfortable, and economical commuter. The longest trip was 400 miles round trip to Canada, but I don't worry about charging like many people use as an excuse that they wouldn't buy an EV. I tell my wife we are taking my truck when we go down to the store a mile away because it is more economical and ecological than starting the Lexus. So far a am really happy with the Lightning.

 

[reffahcs]

Another satisfied customer here. Hard to believe it's been almost 20 years since my first F-150. Keep em rolling @Ford Motor Company

 

[F150ROD]

I love my Mall crawler.......

And as much as this stupid software frustrates me, I am having a hard time wanting to let it go, especially since it's not how I want it aesthetics wise.

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