The Truck of the Future Is Here: All-Electric Ford F-150 Lightning

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2022 #f150lightning Platinum, Lariat, XLT. Pre-production model with available features shown. Available starting spring 2022.

All-Electric Power to Wow, More Connected Technology, Elevated Drive Experience and Built #ford Tough Capability

Super Powers Only Electric Can Deliver
F-Series, America’s best-selling truck for 44 years¹, charges into the future with the #f150lightning, elevated by all the advantages of electrification and packed with connected technology. #f150lightning is a powerhouse that delivers a targeted 563 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft. of torque – the most torque of any F-150 ever – an exhilarating drive, a high-tech frunk, and the ability to power your home if needed.

Advanced Tech Now – to Guide You into the Future
F-150 Lightning offers an ingenious array of connected, intelligent features that improve over time via over-the-air software updates; FordPass app provides seamless access to charging stations and remote vehicle controls; available BlueCruise offers true hands-free driving on the highway, while enhanced Pro Power Onboard powers job sites or campsites.

No Question: Built #ford Tough Comes Standard
Powered by dual in-board motors and with standard 4x4, #f150lightning can take on rough terrain with Built #ford Tough durability and capability. Along with a high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy body, a new independent rear suspension delivers improved ride comfort, while an all-new frame uses the strongest steel ever put in an F-150 frame and supports a maximum 2,000-pound payload and up to 10,000-pound towing capacity.

DEARBORN, Mich., May 19, 2021 – The truck of the future is here. The #f150lightning is the smartest, most innovative truck #ford has ever built. From near instant torque to intelligent towing, seamless connectivity to software updates, plus power for your home, a power frunk and a #digital screen that’s larger than any currently offered on a full-size truck – #f150lightning is a driving and ownership experience unlike any other.

F-150 Lightning will roll off the line next year at a new high-tech factory using sustainable manufacturing practices at Ford’s storied Rouge complex in Dearborn just outside Detroit.

"For both #ford and the American #auto industry, #f150lightning represents a defining moment as we progress toward a zero-emissions, digitally connected future,” said Bill #ford, executive chair, #ford Motor Company. “F-Series is America’s best-selling truck for 44 years, the backbone of work across the country, and a trusted icon for generations of customers. Now we are revolutionizing it for a new generation.”

F-150 Lightning is a pillar of the company’s more than $22 billion global electric vehicle plan to lead electrification in areas of strength. #ford is starting with zero-emissions versions of its most popular and best-loved franchises – Mustang, Transit and F-150 – with much more to come in the years ahead.

Wickedly quick off the mark, quiet and smooth, #f150lightning delivers a new experience for truck owners at a starting price on par with today’s similarly configured F-150 trucks. The electric platform unlocks new capabilities as well – such as enough energy to power an entire home and a massive lockable frunk with power and charging capabilities to spare. #ford will deploy standard over-the-air software updates – called #ford Power-Up – to improve the technology experience, add new features and fix issues without trips to the dealership.

All this and more is backed by proven Built #ford Tough F-Series durability and capability and the largest public charging network in North America.² The commercial-oriented entry model starts at $39,974 MSRP³ before any federal or state tax credits, while the mid-series XLT model starts at $52,974 MSRP, offering additional comfort and technology.

“The #f150lightning is a massive moment for our #ford team. America’s No. 1 #auto brand is going zero emissions with America’s favorite vehicle. It’s quicker than a Raptor, with standard 4x4 and independent rear suspension; a power frunk, enough juice to run your house for three days or power an awesome tailgate; and it will forever improve with over-the-air updates,” said #ford President and CEO Jim Farley. “It will be built at the Rouge factory, where Henry #ford changed the world and my grandfather punched in every day. F-150 Lightning represents all that our country can do when we push for progress.”

F-150 Lightning targets 563 horsepower, 775 lb.-ft. of near instantaneous torque⁴ – more than any F-150 ever – and a 0-60 mph time in the mid-4-second range when equipped with an extended-range battery, based on typical industry methodology. #f150lightning targets a maximum 2,000 pounds of payload in the standard-range model with 18-inch wheels, and a maximum 10,000 pounds of available towing capacity on XLT and Lariat trucks with the extended-range battery and Max Trailer Tow Package. The low center of gravity brings even more confident handling whether traveling along rain-slicked roads or through sand.

“We’re not here to make an electric truck for the few – #ford is committed to building one that solves real problems for real people,” said Kumar Galhotra, #ford president, Americas and International Markets Group, #ford Motor Company. “F-150 Lightning delivers everything we’ve said electric vehicles can offer, plus the capability expected from a Built #ford Tough truck – not just near instant torque but powerful towing and hauling customers can depend on.”

Another example is available Onboard Scales, which uses the truck’s sensors to estimate payload and tell customers how much they’re hauling. And since payload can impact range, Onboard Scales is integrated with Intelligent Range to help ensure #f150lightning gives an accurate estimate of how far you can go. #f150lightning debuts available Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, which automatically controls steering, throttle and brake inputs to make hitching trailers even easier.

Also making its F-Series debut on select vehicles is available Phone As A Key. When activated, this allows customers to lock, unlock and start their truck without taking their phone out of their pocket or using a key fob.

All these features and more can get even better over time with #ford Power-Up software updates. These can help improve the performance of #f150lightning, deliver quality upgrades, update existing features and add all-new functions and capabilities. The majority of updates will be completed in under two minutes and whenever the customer chooses⁶.

Advanced #digital Experience

Making its truck debut on #f150lightning in the Lariat and Platinum series is SYNC® 4A – a sleek, modern interface supported by a 15.5-inch touch screen and designed to adapt to driver behavior. SYNC 4A employs natural voice control, cloud-connected navigation and wireless access to your favorite services: Apple CarPlay, Android #auto, integrated Amazon Alexa and SYNC AppLink apps.

Elevating the #digital experience even further is the 12-inch instrument cluster, featuring a customizable interface that instills confidence by naturally surfacing key information. Animated graphics smoothly relay how the vehicle is performing in hands-free highway driving mode or how well you’re bringing power back to your vehicle through regenerative braking, seamlessly providing relevant information as needed.

“It really is the smartest F-150 we’ve ever made,” said Darren Palmer, general manager, Battery Electric Vehicles, #ford Motor Company. “F-150 Lightning offers an immersive touch screen, giving our customers all the info they want in an instant – a real-time view of where they’re going, what they’re hauling or how much real-world range they’ve got banked. And with #ford Power-Up software updates, the experience is only going to get better.”

Revolutionary Power At Home

Debuting on #f150lightning is available #ford Intelligent Backup Power, turning your truck into the ultimate power source for your home. With the ability to offload 9.6 kilowatts of power, #ford Intelligent Backup Power keeps the lights on during an outage while providing security by powering home appliances, security systems and more.

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