Video Summary
Here's a summary of the YouTube video review of the Ford F-150 Lightning:- This is a 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT in Antimatter Blue Metallic, featuring a dark slate cloth interior.
- The powertrain includes two electric motors, one on each axle, powered by a 98 kWh battery, delivering 452 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque.
- It has the signature F-150 Lightning light bar and LED headlamps, creating a futuristic, yet familiar, F-150 look.
- It comes with 18-inch wheels. The charge port offers 150 kWh peak charging speeds.
- Door features include power door locks, power mirror controls, and one-touch automatic up-and-down windows for the front, and regular power windows for the back. The door panel provides ample storage with bottle holders.
- It can be operated via side mirror lights. The power front has an emergency cord.
- The front seat has power seat bottoms and 2-way power lumbar support, plus manual seat back adjustment. The rear provides exceptional legroom.
- It has seatback pockets on both sides, rear AC vents, USB-C/USB-A charge ports, and a 120V outlet.
- There are hanger hooks on both sides in the rear.
- A large front trunk area has outlets for all needs. The tailgate has a ruler for functionality and cargo swing box storage. Has pro power onboard and tailgate step.
- The XLT model has the standard battery and pro power onboard.
- It can get up to 240 miles on a full charge.
- 68MPGe for combined city/hwy. Saves $2,750 in fuel costs over 5 years.
- The 2022 model was around $5,000-6,000 less than the 2023 model being reviewed.
- The reviewer stated that the truck handles the road very smoothly and the ride is very comfortable.
- The acceleration is crazy and almost silent, with the only audible noise being the tires.
- Cruise control is not recommended in heavy traffic.
- The gear control must be put into neutral and then a button engaged to get the truck into full neutral.
- It lacks pro pilot, but does have lane departure warnings.
