Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video:The review covers the Ford F-150 Lightning XLT and questions whether an electric truck is a good buy. The XLT features a standard 98-kilowatt-hour battery pack, 452 horsepower, and 775 pound-feet of torque, with an estimated 240 miles of driving range. The truck includes a front trunk with power outlets. The color is a good fit for the electric nature of the lightning. The XLT still gets the light bar up front and recovery points. Apart from the light bar, the lightning doesn't look much different than a standard F-150. Transitioning to electric is made easier for buyers since it isn't too different from the gas model. The tire and wheel setup is 275/65 by 18, with blacked-out wheels. It features independent suspension in the front and rear. Side steps are fixed. The tailgate does not have damping or tail-gate-drop features. Ford's tailgate step system is included. There are more outlets in the bed, and there are points for cargo tie-downs. The tailgate step adds to the truck's weight, but it feels light.
Regarding the interior, there’s soft-touch material with stitching. The front seats are partly power-adjustable, and the passenger seat is fully manual. Lighting is controlled from the side, which features front trunk and pedal adjustments. The key fob has a lock, unlock, front trunk opening, and Ford logo. The instrument panel features a digital gauge cluster and displays battery temperatures and state of charge.
The video shows drive modes, a one-pedal drive function, a Pro Trailer option, and a coin holder. Analog controls are there for climate, radio, and heated seats. Power outlets and USB ports are present. The price is $67,595.
The truck's ride is very smooth. Also, electric powertrains are more enjoyable in trucks or SUVs, compared to sports cars. It has great torque and is very quick. The downside is the range. The reviewer likes the extended range better because the range of the standard model in winter dips below 200 miles. Another downside is that replacing an electric system is costly because mechanics can just replace the whole system rather than try to fix something, making the repair bill expensive once the warranty is up. Still, it's not bad for daily driving.
