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I live in Florida and I own a 2023 Lightning too. The cost of electricity at public charging stations here is $0.56/kWh which makes paying for electricity at a public charging station more expensive than gas was for my old F-150! But charging at home costs me $0.12/kWh and I’m saving a huge amount over paying for gas by doing 100% of my charging at home.

Is this a lariat?

Thank you for a great video!! I would love a lightning !!

I have a 22 lightning platinum with every option that i paid 65k for on thanksgiving 23 with 95k msrp. I have NEVER been happier with any vehicle truck or car in my life. Cancelled all 4 cyber trucks i had on order.

Hi. What color is this truck? Is this the Azure Grey metallic tricoat?

I passed on the lightning craze and decided to wait for the cybertruck. That is, I waited for what the cybertruck promised (500miles starting at 40k). After the huge disappointment of what the cybertruck is, I am now a proud few week old owner of a platinum Lightning. I've owned many trucks and the lightning is spectacular. As you mentioned, there are a lot of different use cases so if a cybertruck meets those needs and you like it better, then go for it. For me, I needed a truck for utility. The huge frunk with power outlets was definitely a major deciding factor. I thought the Lightning prices were ridiculous, and they are, just like every other new vehicle out there. but Ford and some dealers are really pushing out discounts on these things. As you mentioned, my platinum lightning ended up cheaper than a discounted platinum ICE f150. Put all these things together and I went for it and so far I couldn't be happier. I already used it for towing a 6000lb load of dirt and I am sure I could beat a super car off the line while towing that (not encouraging people to race when towing but its that powerful). Amazing stuff and a great review. I agreed with everything you said. My only gripe so far is the software updates (Power UPs). I purchased the truck knowing a lot of the things that I didn't like were corrected in future updates (eg. battery % on gauge, pro-power on while vehicle off, charging rate on screen). I would have expected that dealers would get it updated to the latest version before handing you over the keys but my Lighting is way way behind. I'm still in the 4.1's almost a month later. I only got 3 updates in that time. Very frustrating as I would have expected it to be like an iPhone, where you go to software update and it does its thing and gets you up to date. Instead Ford decides when your truck gets an update.... One at a time..... slowly..... as weeks pass..... At this rate, I hope to be current and get the things I was promised a year later. Don't want to sound ungrateful because, one of the other reasons I bought the lightning is that I do see that they are improving the vehicle by providing these updates. I would just suggest they enforce and provide a mechanism so that dealers hand over fully updated vehicles.

Yep I used the 250 kit on my 350 2023. Nice that unloaded there is still about 1.5 inches before engaging. Thus ride is stock with no load. Love them. Leveled my truck out with load. Ford should do these from the factory.

Smoking deal

I got mine for $31k off and I love it

It’s weird they didn’t want to add the tax rebate in. From what I hear it’s been pretty streamlined. Did the dealer take any money off themselves? Seems like they only used a manufacturer rebate. I’ve seen advertised dealer cash on top of the rebates available in most places. When you’re ready to buy a ford ALWAYS go online and request a brochure. Private cash offer between $750-3000 is probable (depending on what model you’re looking at) Did you get quotes from multiple dealers or just got one your local dealer? Did you check to see if you qualified for the a/b/d plans? I’m still rocking my 2011 F-150. Gas mileage sucks and I’m sure it’s no where as nice to drive as these. But good lord are cars expensive today! People are using 25% of their salary for an appliance they use 10 hours a week.

Id like something like this, but with no gravity feed as i have a gasser. I need a pump somewhere on there to fill up light plants here and there. You have ideas on how to go it about it. Id like a bed cover and not the pump sticking out. Thanks

I keep things for the long haul. I just couldn’t bring myself to spend that kind of money on an e v. I think you will a bath when you trade it in or resell. But maybe not. Who knows at this point. Great video

Great series of videos on the Lightning. You got a screaming deal! I paid $70k for my Lariat SR. Still love it 2 years later but wow to have that range, the tow package, the sunroof and Blue Cruise for that much less makes it the perfect truck.

Yea only tires that need Nitrogen are A/C .

Been thinking about getting a Lightning Flash with max tow package for about 6 months now. Its between this and a Cybertruck dual motor, or this and a Powerboost Lariat with ProPower onboard. I need something that can do everything and Model 3 isn't that anymore. With Z plan, tax credit, and Tesla conquest discount, price of the Lightning comes in at about $9500 below the non-FS Cybertruck.

Get over the seatbelt folks. He's an adult. His choice. Not yours . And

seen some lariats on lots near me in ohio for $65k

Any movement in the cover (shake on top) at highway speeds?

Ummm....ya know when you're doing those "Whee...." acceleration jaunts, the rubber is shredding from those expensive radials?..That's a THREE TON vehicle pulling those numbers... Complete idiot!! Yeah Ford, we get it, it ain't a golf cart, but maybe concentrate on range....pretty sure that's the Lightning's Achilles Heel.

Which color is this? Love it

agree evs are cheaper to operate than gas vehicles..I just drove my 2023 Tesla model 3 over 4,500 miles over 13 days all over the western Usa without a problem..

You will loose a ton when you try to trade it later.

I'm getting my Pro extended range on Saturday. They tried to tack on 1K for paint protection/low jack. I was able to get that removed but still had to pay the 580 doc fee :(

Don't fret the small stuff ... dodge sounds like a decent product and price .

Congratulations on your new truck and thanks for sharing!

I put air bags on mine. No squat and rides better. I only need 35lbs to level it out. Cost $600 and took two hours to install.

You mentioned the weight being more. Does that include the weight savings from the loss of the hitch in your bed? In other words, the weight of the pin box plus the hitch?

Thanks for posting the follow up!

Great video!

I have had my Lightning since ‘22 and no regrets. It is just an awesome vehicle. My only complaint is that it doesn’t have BlueCruise 1.2.

Misinfo about the Goosebox. No drilling required for chains.

I bought a 2024 F350 SRW 6.7HO Platinum Tremor and I am towing a Brinkley Z3610. I got a Tremor of all the reason you did and one more, Car Washes! We have right at 2500 miles of towing this set up right now. Loaded up we are just under 18k and the trucks payload of 3886 is almost maxed out with us and a full tank of gas, we have about 200 pounds remaining. Monday morning at 8:00 my truck is going in for Air Bags. I have been seriously considering the Timbrens but the ability to adjust on the fly and to level up the truck and 5th wheel. The RV is getting Black Sumo springs next week. All ahead of a trip to 30A Florida, from Dallas, Texas. How has your experience been with the Timbrens? It seemed like you still were down about 2” but I could have been seeing or hearing that wrong. Your thoughts on any or all of it are appreciated, thank you for the video!

For the past year and a half I've really loved my 2023 F150 Lightning Lariat extended range.

Is it a d.o.t approved tank

Great review.

I have had our Lightning Lariat a little over a year now and there has never been a vehicle that I have owned that puts a smile on my face every time I drive it like the Lightning. I’ve got just over 43,000 on it now and zero issues, fantastic machine!

I didn’t hear what range you got! But I think is the extended since battery is half way and had 146 miles left, I’m looking to buy one as we speak!

If you are looking for better ride quality and less chucking get the goose box. The pivot point in the ball mount allows a forward back cushion with the air bag and not strictly up and down. I installed one on my 43ft 5th wheel and the ride quality was drastically improved

I bought the Timbren SES for my 2002 Toyota Sequoia. Product was shipped from Timbren in Ontario, Canada to California via UPS ground. Not the fault of Timbren, but the shipping took nearly two weeks. Upon receipt of the product, I found that the bolt supplied to attach the rubber to the bracket would not fit through the supplied washer that Timbren ‘pre-loads’ in the rubber. I called Timbren and they confirmed that the wrong washer was supplied. Duh. Bad engineering/parts assembly. I ended up going to the local hardware store and bought 4 of the proper washers. I asked Timbren for a partial refund for the parts $2USD and for my trouble. They declined my request for a partial refund and are shipping me 2 washers from Canada. Short story, if I didn’t supply my own washers, I’d still be waiting for correct parts before I’d be able to install these $309 overgrown pencil erasers. Not impressed.

Tow rating really doesn't mean anything. What really matters is your Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. There should be a white sticker with black letters and a yello stripe at the top inside the driver door well. It will have all your weight ratings, and will say something like "Total payload onthis vehicle shall not exceed..." That is the total extra weight you can add to your truck. You have to take into account the weight of all of your passengers, cargo, luggage AND the tongue weight of the trailer. If you're towing a 6,000lb trailer chances are your tongue weight is over 650-700 pounds. On a RAM 1500, total payload is probably about 1400 pounds. That means that you would have to have all your passengers, luggage, etc not to exceed 700 pounds. Those are pretty tight margins.

I have a 2019 and it had a drone on decelerations. Though it was the exhaust. Ended up it was the noise canceling system. Bought a bypass harness to element the microphones in the headliner. Drone gone!

Canceled my cyber reservation 2 weeks after the delivery event. I felt Tesla didn't deliver what they offered 4 years before on range, price and some design. I bought a lighting 2 months ago. Looks better, same range, lower price. It's a great Truck.

Nice truck, I would get one too if I can afford it. lol

Have you found a lock that will work for it? I would like to be able to lock mine up while being stored.

I’m going to see if I can find a good deal on the Pro version. This will be my first electric vehicle. Most of my daily driving is in 15 to 20 mile chunks.

I know this is an old post, but wanted to know how your turning radius looked with the B&W 4” offset ball. I have a 3500 short bed single rear wheel mega cab and am considering moving to this set up from the sidewinder pin box since I already have the B&W turn over ball in the truck. Taking the 5th wheel hitch in and out of it when I need the bed has outworn it’s welcome. Thanks.

U got A Short bed on U-R That ballot of U-R Problems is short bed 8Ft. Bed would smooth out U-R Ride.

Smoother Ride, It Takes Time,Bed Space yes.

Thanks, friend! (Not to mention the dexterity of doing it with one hand, so you could film😁)

I am considering making the switch just a little chicken right now.