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2023 Ford F-150® Lightning® Review: Performance, Range, & Features
Unlock a world of electrifying potential with the 2023 Ford F-150® Lightning®. This all-electric pickup carries the F-150 nameplate forward with distinction, boasting strong performance and work-ready capabilities, innovative cargo space, and forward-looking technology. Learn more about the battery performance, range, design, tech, safety, and available trims for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning with this model review crafted by the Ford truck experts at Imlay City Ford in Imlay City, MI.
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2023 Ford F-150 Range & Performance
A defining feature of the 2023 F-150 Lightning is its all-electric powertrain. Choose between a standard or extended-range battery to power the dual-motor system on the standard 4x4 drivetrain. Because it’s electric, the 775 pound feet of torque provided by both batteries — the most ever in an F-150 — is delivered nearly instantly, which makes the F-150 Lightning a thrilling truck to drive. With the extended-range battery, you have an estimated driving range of up to 320 miles and a maximum towing capacity of 10,000 pounds with the proper configuration.
Leverage the impressive battery power in the F-150 Lightning to power your home during a power outage using the Intelligent Backup Power features.
The Ford Charge Station Pro — which is included with the extended-range battery F-150 Lightning and available for standard-range models — restores a full battery charge to your truck in eight hours. While you’re on the go, the available mobile power cord, which requires a 240-volt connection, can restore a full charge in 20 hours. DC fast chargers in the BlueOval™ charging network are your fastest way to recharge your F-150 Lightning while you’re out and about. Plan your trip to take advantage of charging stations with the Power My Trip feature on your FordPass app. For more information, see our Ford EV charging page.
Peruse F-150 Lightning performance specs in the accompanying table.
| Battery | Standard range | Extended range |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 462 HP | 580 HP |
| Torque | 775 lb.-ft. | 775 lb.-ft. |
| Estimated Range | Up to 240 mi. | Up to 320 mi. |
| Max. Towing Capacity | 7,700 lbs. | 10,000 lbs. * |
| Max. Payload Capacity | 2,235 lbs. | 1,952 lbs. |
*Max towing on XLT and LARIAT with available extended-range battery and Max Trailer Tow Package
2023 Ford F-150 Interior & Exterior Design
With a classic F-150 silhouette and unique electric vehicle features, the 2023 F-150 Lightning impresses whether you’re sitting inside or working around it. In the previous location of the engine bay, the Lighting features a 14.1 cubic foot Mega Power Frunk — a water-resistant, drainable front trunk that comes equipped with four 120-volt outlets, two USB chargers, and the ability to handle up to 400 pounds of cargo.
Powering the outlets in the front trunk and truck bed is Pro Power Onboard, with outputs of either 2.4 kilowatts or 9.6 kilowatts. Available signature lighting helps you stand out, available LED box lighting and enhanced zone lighting helps you finish projects after sunset, and standard LED headlights with dynamic bending light up the road home.
The 2023 F-150 Lightning is available exclusively in the SuperCrew® cab and 5.5-foot box configuration and can seat five people with standard front bucket seats. Depending on the trim level you select, find vinyl, cloth, leather, or Nirvana leather upholstery. For a premium in-cabin experience, the Platinum trim comes with authentic End-cut Oak trim, massaging Active Motion® front seats, and more. Discover your ideal cabin with our trims research page.
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Technology
Tow, cruise, and commute with confidence in the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning. The latest innovations in Ford infotainment are yours with the SYNC® 4 system, complete with enhanced voice recognition and a 12-inch touchscreen or SYNC 4A with a 15.5-inch touchscreen. Immerse yourself in your music with the available B&O® Unleashed sound system with 1,050 watts of power and 18 speakers. Drive hands-free with the BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system in the Platinum trim. Make your next towing easier with the Tow Technology Package, which includes a 360-degree camera, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, and more.
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Safety Features
In addition to being Built Ford Tough® with a fully boxed, high-strength steel frame, the 2023 F-150 Lightning comes with standard and available safety tech to help you drive with confidence. Ford Co-Pilot360™ 2.0 comes standard with a long list of advanced features, and Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 with intelligent adaptive cruise control and more is available.
Standard and available safety tech includes:
- Standard Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0
- Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Forward collision warning
- Dynamic brake support
- BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert
- Lane-keeping system
- Lane-keeping aid
- Driver alert
- Rear view camera
- Auto high beam
- Reverse sensing system
- Reverse brake assist
- Post-collision braking
- Available Active Park Assist 2.0
- Available Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0
- Intelligent adaptive cruise control
- Connected built-in navigation
- Intersection assist
- Evasive steering assist
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Trim Levels
Pro
$55,974
Starting MSRP
XLT
$63,474
Starting MSRP
LARIAT
$74,474
Starting MSRP
Platinum
$96,874
Starting MSRP
Reserve a 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning at Imlay City Ford
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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning: Color Options, Features, Release Date
Zero emissions and a high-tech drive await inside the all-new and all-electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Packed with smart innovations, the F-150 Lightning — which will be assembled at the new electric vehicle center at the historic Rouge facility in Dearborn, MI — is ingeniously connected and insanely powerful. The team at Imlay City Ford is excited to help you discover the new F-150 Lightning. After reading this preview, contact us for more details, or to reserve your F-150 Lightning at our Imlay City, MI, Ford dealership. Alternatively, you can call us at (810) 724-5900 to speak directly with a dealership representative.
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Power & Handling
For the first time ever, the F-150 is powered by an all-electric powertrain — made up of dual onboard motors and an advanced lithium ion battery pack — that provides the most torque ever seen in an F-150. Using Ford intelligent backup power combined with the 80-amp Ford charge station pro, you can harness the robust battery of the new F-150 Lightning to power your home at full capacity for three days. Plus, with Enhanced Pro Power Onboard, you can use the F-150 Lightning as a mobile generator on the jobsite or at your next tailgate, with 2.4- and 9.6-kilowatt outputs available.
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is standard with four-wheel drive, and it features a new independent rear suspension for an enjoyable ride. Customize the performance of your Lightning with four selectable drive modes — Normal, Sport, Off Road, and Tow/Haul Charging — and keep it charged up using the largest public charging network in North America* or two at-home charging options.
*Based on OEM/automotive manufacturers that sell all-electric vehicles and have publicly announced charging networks. Department of Energy data used. FordPass™, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates apply.
Preview targeted engine specs and F-150 Lightning towing and battery range specs in the following table.
| Targeted Horsepower | Targeted Torque | Targeted Max. Towing Capacity | Targeted Max. Payload Capacity | Targeted Range: Standard Range Battery | Targeted Range: Extended Range Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 563 HP | 775 lb.-ft. | 10,000 lbs. | 2,000 lbs. | 230 mi. | 300 mi. |
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Interior Features
Enjoy the journey inside the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Expect the same cab specs as the gas-powered F-150, along with the convenient available interior work surface, plus the unique available Max Recline Seats. Expand your storage possibilities with the Mega Power Frunk — the lockable, washable, and drainable front trunk with four 120-volt power outlets, 14.1 cubic-feet of cargo space, and 400 pounds of payload capacity.
Available interior features include:
- Push button start
- Vinyl, cloth, leather, or Nirvana leather seats
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Ten-way power driver’s seat
- B&O sound system by Bang & Olufsen® with eight speakers or B&O Unleashed with 18 speakers
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Technology
Accelerate into the future of connected driving with the smart 2022 F-150 Lightning. The latest Ford infotainment technology — SYNC® 4 and 4A — is designed to constantly improve with the over-the-air updates of Ford Power Up. Monitor all your performance gauges with the 12-inch instrument cluster, and engage all your entertainment and navigation information through a 12- or 15.5-inch touchscreen.
Additional technology features include:
- FordPass™ app
- FordPass Power My Trip
- Phone As a Key
- Intelligent range
- Pro trailer hitch assist
- Onboard scales
- Pro trailer backup assist
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™
- 360-degree camera
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Safety
Building on its impressive selection of technology, the 2022 F-150 Lightning is loaded with safety tech. Standard Ford Co-Pilot360™ 2.0 technology inspires confidence and keeps you in command of the road ahead, while available Ford BlueCruise delivers the future of hands-free driving.
F-150 Lightning safety features include:
- Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0
- Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking
- BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert
- Lane keeping system
- Rear view camera
- Auto high beam headlamps
- Reverse sensing system
- Reverse brake assist and post-collision braking
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0
- Intelligent adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
- Lane centering and speed sign recognition
- Evasive steering assist
- Intersection assist
- Connected built-in navigation
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0
- BlueCruise
- Driver assist
- Active park assist
2021 Ford F-150 Lightning Color Options
Reserve the F-150 Lightning in your favorite exterior color from the following selection.
Exterior Colors
- Atlas Blue
- Star White
- Rapid Red
- Iced Blue Silver
- Agate Black
- Antimatter Blue
- Carbonized Gray
- Iconic Silver
- Oxford White
- Stone Gray
May not represent actual vehicle. (Options, colors, trim and body style may vary)