1 year - 26k mile - Review - Ford Lightning

This has got to be one of the best reviews I’ve seen.

I also have a 2023 Ford Lightning Lariat, it is antimatter blue, and I have put a little over 17,000 miles on the truck since July when I bought it. I absolutely love the truck, I traded in a Model Y , I really liked, but needed a truck for work. I am amazed at how well the truck drives, I think it drives a little better than the Model Y, I hated to give up the Tesla, but I haven’t lost a thing in comfort with the Lightning. I also had an issue with my tires wearing on the edge, the dealer said my truck was out of alignment, I had snow tires put on the truck for winter since I am in New Hampshire, The tires haven’t shown any wear at all at 7000 miles, my factory Hankook tires shows wear on the edge at 10,000 miles. I did not get the truck aligned as the dealer suggested since I saw no signs of misalignment while driving. I wasn’t aware of the improper tire pressure on the trucks. Thanks for informing us of that.

This is a breath of fresh air from all the vitriol out there on these machines Just placed my order for 2024 antimatter blue lariat Very excited!

No bad turbos, no bad transmissions, no bad transfer cases, far easier check outs as simply put far less to check out very impressive first start for what is a first of its kind battery electric full size truck market for Ford, Rivian and now Tesla. Lots of improvements now no doubt en route so be interesting to see if at one point you decide to trade and upgrade how that experience plays out as now there really are choices big time. As far as towing i think for short hauls under 100 miles this a game changer.

Finally someone with sense thank you! I love my lighting

Was at the dealership today and have been watching/reading reviews for months. This is the best video by far. I think I will got one and even post a video on my channel about how to wire the charger. Thank you!!!

got a lightning 2months ago, absolutely love it. ICE owners need to understand that. EV owners love these vehicles because they drive awesome and are super smooth, not because we are saving money on gas or they are 'environmentally friendly' or lack of maintenance, all that stuff is great but it that's not why the majority of EV buyers buy them, it's because they simply drive WAY better. The whole waiting to charge is such a stupid argument from ICE owner that don't know anything, 99.999% of your charging will be at home, you'll wake up with a 'full tank' every morning. yeah, if you take a trip you might have to spend a few extra min at a charging station...but that's what, 1-4 times per year ? it's not even an argument. Anyways, at the end of the day, too each their own, love the vehicle you have, whether it's EV or ICE, I love mine, and I know every Ford Lightning owners love theirs.

Thanks for a great review on your Lightning. Well done Mike. Regards, Lindsay

One of the best reviews, really got me thinking on the Lightning.

You deserve more subscribers! Great detailed video

Fantastic review! Thanks for making it

I really enjoyed this video. Great video

Before I retired,I was a TV broadcast engineer. I really enjoyed your point of view.

I like the useful information, and I really like that you’re living in Colorado Springs and wearing a Dallas Cowboys cap.

Just picked up a 23 lariat er and love it. Also, love seeing the Springs behind you. I live very close to i25 and GOG

Great review man. I have a 2021 Ford Maverick and it’s awesome. I graduate this semester and have a job lined up where their office has 8 free ChargePoint chargers to use for their employees (and there’s only 2 Teslas taking advantage of it). I’m really tempted to get a F150 Lightning as a graduation present and your videos have been a tremendous help. I still live at home with my parents, can install a charger at home, and help take over all their bills soon after I start working. I still want a truck and for my commute a F150 Lightning makes sense to me. My little sister turns 16 in September too so I can give her my Maverick.

Hi Mike, thanks for the review. I'm pretty sure I've seen you on the highway, I also live in Colorado Springs and have a 23 Lariat antimatter blue standard range. I bought it in November and love it so far, I've only charged at a fast charger twice and it was at the phil long chapel hills dealer. The rest of my charging has been at home.

Great video! I’m picking up my brand new XLT antimatter blue lightning this week!

Thank you for your review Mike. I love my lightning lariat ER black. It’s comfortable and perfect for my needs. Finally something nice about the lighting.

Great review man. I have a 23 Lariet as well. It is so much fun to drive and looks even better. Absolutely in love with its I’m glad everyone is enjoying them too!