The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning continues to pave a pathway through the industry as a noteworthy all-electric, full-size pickup, representing the most popular pickup truck brand in America. Ford consistently adds new features, updates, and upgrades both for the new model year units and for the existing model years in the Lightning line, which makes it quite competitive against other trucks within the genre, such as the Rivian RT, Silverado 1500 EV, and the Hummer EV Pickup. The newest model year of the F-150 Lightning brings with it plenty of exciting changes while maintaining the groundbreaking technologies that have helped separate the Lightning from traditional gas-powered pickups.
Some of the new features include the brand new trim line-up, which now has two new options added to the line-up. You have the base Pro, the returning XLT, the all-new Flash, the LARIAT, the high-end Platinum, and the brand-new Platinum Black. Each of the trims gives you different features and functions when it comes to the truck packages, so you can personalize the F-150 Lightning based on your preferences. When it comes to the new trims, the F-150 Lightning Flash features everything that the XLT does, but it comes with an extended range battery, built-in BlueCruise hands-free semi-autonomous driving, and the largest available HD touchscreen for the F-150. All compatible trims with BlueCruise also have been updated to version 1.2.
The Platinum Black trim features everything from the standard Platinum trim, but with a matte black exterior color scheme, 22-inch black wheels, a black oval front badge with chrome highlights, black tonneau cover, smoked signature running lights, and Agate Black power running boards. The 2024 F-150 Lightning also comes with additional standard features, including remote keyless entry and the ProPower onboard generator starting up once the vehicle has been accessed. The F-150 Lightning is available with multiple powertrain configurations in a short bed size with a crew cab configuration that seats five people across two rows.
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There are two different powertrain configurations for the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning, set in a purposeful all-wheel drive design. Both powertrains consist of a dual-motor setup, with one motor on the front axle and the second motor powering the rear axle. The difference between the two powertrains boils down to battery size. The base powertrain, known as the standard range configuration, is a 98 kWh battery pack that delivers 452 hp at 775 lb-ft of torque. The second configuration is a 131 kWh battery pack, delivering 580 hp at 775 lb-ft of torque.
The standard range battery pack enables you to travel an estimated range of up to 230 miles on a single full charge, while the extended range battery pack enables you to travel an estimated range of up to 320 miles on a single full charge. Both battery packs can also be charged a number of different ways, including Level 1 charging from a 120-volt outlet, Level 2 charging from either a dedicated Ford charging station or via a public charge station, and Level 3 charging via a DC Fast Charge station that enables you to quickly refill the F-150 Lightning from 10% charge to 80% charge in a matter of minutes. The charging options and powertrain availability provide truck drivers with different uses and versatility when it comes to functionality and utility.
The F-150 Lightning is designed to not only be lightweight enough to get plenty of range out of the battery packs but also designed with high-strength steel so that you can still tow and haul plenty of materials with the all-electric pickup. With the standard 98 kWh dual-motor, you can tow up to 7,700 lbs when properly equipped and haul up to 2,235 lbs in the cargo box. With the 131 kWh dual-motor design, you can tow up to 10,000 lbs and haul up to 1,952 lbs. This gives you a very capable work truck that completely forgoes the need to refill at the pump, putting the Ford F-150 Lightning in a unique position when it comes to being a very dependable all-electric pickup.
The four-door crew cab design of the F-150 Lightning makes it very convenient for multiple passengers, especially families. The Lightning can seat up to five people across its two rows, with two captain chairs up front and a split bench in the rear. The Lightning comes with either cloth or available leather seats, depending on the trim, along with available heated and ventilated seats for ultimate comfort based on the weather conditions outside and how you would prefer to feel inside. Power front driver and passenger seats are also an excellent way to fit the seating conditions to your preferences, which includes lumbar support and a bucket structure for a flow-through center console design.
You also have dual-zone automatic climate control, rain-sensing wipers, standard inclusion of floor liners, color-coordinated carpet, fade-to-off interior ambient lighting, and an adjustable interior work surface for when you need space for your tablet, phone, or laptop. It's the perfect utility for when you're doing work on site while in your truck. On the subject of space for utility, the 5.6-ft cargo box provides you with up to 52.8 cu.ft. of cargo volume for storing items in the F-150 Lightning's bed. Additionally, you have the option of storing up to 400 lbs worth of cargo in the front of the vehicle, too. This is made possible thanks to the inclusion of the 14.1 cu.ft. of cargo volume provided by the front trunk, also known as the frunk.
You even have additional storage compartments inside of the truck's cabin. This is provided via the partitioned fold-flat storage compartment that you can also lock. Excellent for keeping work materials or personal belongings nearby without storing them in the frunk or the cargo box. Available heated steering with leather-wrapped wheel provides you with extra grip during long travels, while the optional power-tailgate makes it easy to store and retrieve items from the cargo box. With features like the ProPower Onboard functionality, you have 2.4 kW or up to 9.6 kW of exportable power available, making the F-150 Lightning extremely convenient for tailgate parties, camping trips, or as a power generator for work-site tools and equipment.
A large part of what makes the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning so enticing is the technology that powers it. From the infotainment suite to the safety features, there are a lot of great technological underpinnings that make the F-150 Lightning such a sought-after full-size pickup. The F-150 Lightning is powered by the Ford SYNC 4 with enhanced touchscreen and voice-activated controls. You have a standard 12-inch HD touchscreen, while premium trims come with the 15.5-inch HD touchscreen, providing you with app access, media controls, and plenty of vehicle health utilities.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, enabling you to sync up your smart devices to the truck, while you can make use of a wide variety of media thanks to the inclusion of SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 360L support. You also have connected navigation with FordPass, enabling you to use amazing features like 4G LTE Wi-Fi wireless connectivity for up to 10 different network-compatible devices.
It also enables you to keep your F-150 Lightning completely up-to-date with the latest advancements to the Ford SYNC operating system and functionalities being spearheaded by the engineers at Ford. This is made possible via the over-the-air updates that vehicles like the F-150 Lightning are keyed into, which includes retroactive updates for older model year outings, so you will never feel like your truck is outdated.
The Ford Co-Pilot360 also provides F-150 Lightning owners with plenty of safety features that make driving on the road (or even off the road) feel safe and stable. The inclusion of features like the 360-degree camera enables you to get a full surrounding view of the truck, which is not only useful for parking, but also for towing, especially with the inclusion of features like the reverse sensing system and forward sensing system. Added features like the trailer reverse guidance and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist with Pro Trailer Backup Assist also help ensure that every truck owner is more than capable of hitching and trailering with the F-150 Lightning with a level of accessibility you won't find on just any truck out there.
With features like the lane-keeping assistance, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, and Lane-Keeping System, you have features that are actively always looking out for your safety and keeping the interest of you and your passengers at the forefront of its functionality. This is also best exemplified by features like the Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Tow Coverage.
Combined with roll-stability management and traction control services It also offers available high-end tech features like BlueCruise, which is well worth the price of admission, as it can provide you with hands-free, semi-autonomous driving opportunities across more than 130,000 miles throughout North America. This is all made possible thanks to the advancements in tech suites such as the Ford Co-Pilot360, Ford SYNC, and FordPass.