2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Review

Full-size pickup buses are the Taylor Swift concert of new-vehicle auctions in the U.S., meaning the multitudes will stop at practically nothing to get into one. The Ford F-150 Lightning builds on successes earned from the decades of bestselling F-series pickups earlier and adds a whole electric twist. Connection the Rivian R1T, GMC Hummer EV SUT, and, eventually, the Chevy Silverado E.V., the Lightning swaps the age-old roar of a V-8 with the noiseless and quick-twitch muscle of an electric powertrain packing as far as 580 horsepower. All Lightning has all-wheel drive mechanical from dual motors, but only the Extended Range model's more extensive mobile pushes the Lightning's max driving assortment to an EPA-estimated 320 miles. The Lightning can do almost anything the gas-powered F-150 can, but its nonexistence of driving range while towing is not far from a love story.

New Feature

The F-150 Lightning, which debuted two model years back, is relatively diverse for 2024, but it does get some new tackle. New for 2024 is the Platinum Black special edition, which hangs the Lightning in a matte-black wrap through dark 22-inch wheels, a dark grille, and then dark badging to go full Batman. Its opening price is $93,290, and only 2000 will be erected. A new Flash trim has been added to the lineup. The Flash features all of Lightning's best technical school bundled in a relatively inexpensive package, including the larger 15.5-inch documentary screen, the most extensive battery pack, and Ford's Blue Cruise hands-free pouring mode. The rest of the F-150 Lightning lineup gets a keyless entry and updated BlueCruise 1.2 hands-free driver assistance. Nowadays, the ProPower onboard generator powers up when you unlock the truck, with no extended requiring the truck to be powered wholly on. As over-the-air software arises, these changes are also given to 2022 and 2023 F-150 Lightnings.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The price of the 2024 Ford F-150 Speedy starts at $57,090 and goes up to $100,090 liable on the trim besides options. We recommend the new Flash trim level. This mid-range model cartels most of the F-150 Lightning's most incredible landscapes into one relatively affordable package. It automatically contains the extended-range battery pack and comes standard with the larger 15.5-inch docudrama touchscreen. Flash models come with Ford's Blue Cruise hands-free driving system using a well.

E.V. Motor, Power, and Performance

All F-150 Lightning models originated standard with two electric diesel engines and all-wheel drive. With the Standard-Range battery, the motors cartel to make 452 horsepower, but with the Extended-Range battery, the horsepower assessment rises to 580; peak torque is an imposing 775 pound-feet with either setup. Performance is inspiring for a truck this heavy. The Lightning Platinum we tested stretched 60 mph in a scant 4.0 seconds and roofed a quarter-mile in 12.7 seconds at 107 mph. Not only were we happy with the Lightning's lightning-quick hurrying, but we were also pleasantly surprised that it managed to preserve the regular F-150's refined road manners. If anything, the Lightning's ride-and-handling is, to some extent, more agreeable, thanks to a lower center of gravity that aids in keeping body roll in check and independent rear deferral in place of the gas model's less classy solid rear axle.

Towing and Payload Capacity

The official maximum towing capacity of the making model is a mere 10,000 pounds, but only trucks with the optional Extended-Range battery are capable of such feats. Standard-range battery models are imperfect to a 7700-pound capacity. Payload capacity is as high as 2000 smackers for the Standard-Range model and as low as 1800 pounds for the Extended-Range. During our tow test drawing a 6100-pound double-axle camping trailer, the range of our Quick Platinum dropped to just 100 miles at 70 mph, which stood 200 miles short of its unladen EPA estimate.

Range, Charging, and Battery Life

With the slighter 98.0-kWh battery, Ford claims a driving range of 230 miles per car; upgrading to the larger 131.0-kWh pack increases the driving range to 320 miles. During our 75-mph highway variety test, the Lightning Platinum managed 230 miles of choice. Buyers can charge their F-150 Lightning at household via 110- and 220-volt outlets, but the truck can also be juiced at public D.C. fast-charging posts. Ford says it can charge from 15 percent to 80 percent of battery capacity in 44 minutes. Ford likewise engineered the F-150 Lightning to serve as a backup generator and utters a fully-charged truck that can supply up to three days of electricity for the average household during a power outage.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe

The EPA has esteemed the F-150 Lightning Extended-Range for up to 78 MPGe cities and 63 MPGe highways; the Standard-Range models are somewhat less efficient at 76 MPGe cities and 61 MPGe highways. Through our time with the Lightning Platinum, we experimented with just 54 MPGe. For more information about the F-150 Lightning's fuel budget, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Like the truck's exterior, the F-150 Lightning's cabin is significantly the same as the gasoline-powered F-150, with a few fundamental changes, such as an extra-large infotainment display and a vast front-trunk cargo bay. The F-150 Lightning is offered only as a crew cab through a 5.5-foot bed. Speaking of roomy, the F-150 Lightning suggests a sizeable front trunk (frunk) that utilizes the space where the standard F-150's engine would sit to carry added cargo weighing up to 400 pounds.

Infotainment and Connectivity

A 12.0-inch touchscreen documentary system with Ford's latest Sync 4 software is typical, but Lariat and Platinum models have an even bigger 15.5-inch display. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, in-dash navigation, and a Wi-Fi hotspot are typical. Ford will leverage its partnership with Bang & Olufsen to carry two optional premium stereo systems, one with eight speakers in the Lariat and one with 18 speakers in the Platinum.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

• Standard mechanical emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Standard lane-departure warning through lane-keeping assist
• Available adaptive cruise control through hands-free driving mode

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Ford's basic warranty package threatens the F-150 Lightning but includes an eight-year/100,000-mile policy for electrical vehicle components. This additional warranty games that of other E.V. rivals.

• Limited warranty shelters three years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty protections five years or 60,000 miles
• Battery components contract covers 8 years or 100,000 miles
• No complimentary planned maintenance

Trims

• Pro 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box.
• XLT 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box.
• Flash 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box.
• LARIAT 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box.
• Platinum 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box.

Competitors

As the first conventional electric pickup truck, the F-150 Lightning looks at competitors like the Chevrolet Silverado E.V. and GMC Sierra Electric.

Conclusion

Opting for the optional great battery pack upgrades the Lightning through a robust 580 horsepower as fine as plenty of range. We have gone 345 miles on full custody with the larger battery on our real-world Edmunds EV Range Test.

FAQ's

Q1. What is new in the 2024 Ford Lightning?

It has new range-extending landscapes, including a vapor-injecting heat ticker and a new onboard charging configuration. Ford's fleet order rows for the model year 2024 F-150 Lightning Pro are open for orders through the new vehicle, offering several features for extra range.

Q2. How long does it take to get a F-150 Lightning?

Having a good hoard of trucks for test drives at dealerships will help, too, Gjaja said. Ford has only one F-150 Lightning per dealer today, on average, which impedes sales potential. He said "On average, it takes about four weeks for a recently built Lightning to get transported to a customer," Gjaja said.

Q3. How many miles can you go on a Lightning f150?

Rendering to Ford, the Lightning can cover 230 miles with the typical battery and up to 320 miles in XLT or Lariat trim with the non-compulsory extended-range battery.