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I like how the moderator answered the questions he or she wished were asked rather than the questions actually asked. I would rather that the moderator say that they do not know the answer rather than providing a non responsive answer.Today (Dec 16) at 8pm EST Ford is doing a livestream showing all of the trim level information and discussing features and color options. Check it out.
https://www.ford.com/support/vehicle/2022/Ford/F150-Lightning/discover-your-ford/livestream/
Updated with Q&A transcript, info and screenshots from the Livestream
A few new bits of info:
- Power fold mirrors are on Lariat and Platinum only
- The Tough Bed spray-in bedliner is not standard on the F-150 Lightning, but is an available option on all trims.
- Standard Range Battery: 98kWh
- Extended Range Battery: 131 kWh (unsure if these are total or usable capacity)
Discover Your Ford
FordUser: When will the build & price tool be available so we can spec out our trucks?
⮑Moderator: The build and price launch date is yet to be released. But with Order Banks opening in January the site should be up in early 2022 as well
FordUser: When will order banks open?
⮑Moderator: Your dealer should be in contact with you when order banks open in January of 2022.
FordUser: Are dealers being permitted to prioritize later reservation holders ahead of their earliest reservation holders?
⮑Moderator: Your order window will be determined based on when you made your reservation and your position in line at your dealership.
FordUser: Will the larger infotainment screen be available as an option in the XLT trim?
⮑Moderator: Pro and XLT trim will have the SYNC 4 12" horizontal format screen where as LARIAT and PLATINUM will have the SYNC 4A 15.5" Vertical format screen
FordUser: Can you provide pricing for the extended battery upgrade? Will the extended battery be available on pro to nonfleet buyer?
⮑Moderator: We will not be able to provide pricing at this time. Build and price launch date is yet to be released. Order banks will be open in January as the Host just mentioned. At this time the extended battery will not be available for Pro models for non fleet buyers.
FordUser: Is the lightning pro getting built in 2022 for retail consumers
⮑Moderator: The F-150 Lighting Pro model will be available with the standard-range battery to retail customers.
FordUser: Does the frunk have a drain hole like the Mach-E. It would be ideal for tailgating
⮑Moderator: It is drainable! You will have a plug to drain. Perfect for your tailgating.
FordUser: Will the Pro model have the fold flat center console?
⮑Moderator: The Interior Work Surface is not available on the Pro model. It is standard on XLT, LARIAT and Platinum models.
FordUser: I haven't seen any pro models with steps, will standard f150 steps work or does the battery pack require certain mou ting hardware.
⮑Moderator: There is no option currently available for cab steps on the PRO model. Keep an eye on accessories.ford.com to see if Ford Accessories has any plan to provide cab steps.
FordUser: For those within each Wave of ordering, is it going to be a race to the dealership during each particular waive? Thus, do I need to be the first person at the dealership to get the trim and options that I want or will all trims be available to all?
⮑Moderator: Your order window will be determined based on when you made your reservation and your position in line at your dealership.
FordUser: Any chance to get phone as key funcion on the XLT?
⮑Moderator: Phone as a key capability will only be offered on LARIAT and Platinum
FordUser: Does the Pro have adaptive cruise control?
⮑Moderator: Pro trim model does NOT have adaptive cruise control. Adaptive cruise control comes in as an option on XLT trim models.
FordUser: What colors does it come in?
⮑Moderator: All F-150 Lightning models are available in these 9 exterior colors: Agate Black Metallic, Antimatter Blue Metallic, Atlas Blue Metallic, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Iced Blue Silver Metallic, Iconic Silver Metallic, Oxford White, Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, and Stone Gray Metallic. The LARIAT and Platinum models are also available in Smoked Quartz Metallic Tinted Clearcoat and Star White Metallic Tri-coat.
FordUser: Will a center counsel safe be available on the lighting and at why trim level?
⮑Moderator: The In-Vehicle Safe will be available as a dealer installed option on all model
FordUser: At what level is leather seats and heated seats available?
⮑Moderator: Leather Trimmed and heated front seats are available on LARIAT and Platinum
FordUser: What if I like the rims on another trim level but want the Lariat. Can I get those rims with it?
⮑Moderator: The wheels are specific to trim series. Pro and XLT base share a wheel, XLT high and Lariat share a wheel, and Platinum has its own wheel. Currently there are no options to switch wheels between series.
FordUser: What is the range?
⮑Moderator: The standard-range battery has a targeted EPA-estimated range of 230 miles, based on a full charge. The extended-range battery has a targeted EPA-estimated range of 300 miles on the Pro, XLT and LARIAT models, and 280 miles on the Platinum model, based on a full charge. Final EPA-estimated ratings will be available in 2022.
FordUser: Will the 240V bed outlet be available on PRO trim with standard range battery?
⮑Moderator: Yes 240V bed outlet will be available on the PRO trim with the standard range battery requires 9.6kW Pro power onboard.
FordUser: Will BlueCruise(hands free) be available on XLT? If not, will Lane Centering(requires hands on) be on the XLT?
⮑Moderator: Lane centering (hands on) will be available on XLT as part of the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 312A High Series package.
FordUser: Will BlueCruise(hands free) be available on XLT? If not, will Lane Centering(requires hands on) be on the XLT?
⮑Moderator: BlueCruise will not be offered on XLT
FordUser: What is the brand of tires? All terrians availabe?
⮑Moderator: Not sure on the branding of tires as suppliers change from time to time but all terrains are standard on Pro trim and available on other trims as well.
FordUser: does the Pro trim include cruise control as a standard feature?
⮑Moderator: Yes, cruise control is standard on the Pro model.
FordUser: Will the spray in liner be available to order thru ford?
⮑Moderator: Yes the spray-in bedliner will available as an optional feature on all trims and able to order though Ford
FordUser: does the Pro trim have power windows and remote/keyless entry as standard equipment?
⮑Moderator: The Pro model does come standard with power windows and door locks, and flip key.
FordUser: is the sliding rear window (power or manual) available as an option on the Pro trim?
⮑Moderator: The Pro model comes standard with the fixed rear window. The sliding rear window is not an option on the Pro.
FordUser: Will all trims be available in 2022?
⮑Moderator: PRO, XLT, LARIAT and Platinum will be the trims available on the F-150 Lightning.
FordUser: Is the tailgate step only available on the power tailgate?
⮑Moderator: Tailgate step is available on All models with or without the power tailgate. Pro and XLT, it is a stand alone option. LARIAT and Platinum include the step with the power tailgate
FordUser: Will the copilot assist 2.0 be an OPTION on the XLT or do I have to step up to the Lariat to get it?
⮑Moderator: It will be an option on XLT.
FordUser: What is the starting price of the pro model?
⮑Moderator: Model pricing is yet to be released
FordUser: If PRO doesn't have push button start, is it an option?
⮑Moderator: No its not an option at this time. It comes in as an option on XLT and standard on LARAIT and Platinum.
FordUser: For us who plan to charge at home the ford charge station pro is a necessity. Will it be available to order and recieve with the truck rather than it being an ordered accesory?
⮑Moderator: If you order a truck with the extended range battery, the 80amp home charger is shipped with the truck. Standard range battery trucks will come with a 240 volt 30 amp charge that can utilize a typical 240 volt dryer plug.
FordUser: Is the heated steering wheel an option on the XLT?
⮑Moderator: The heated steering wheel is available on XLT in the available equipment group 312A.
FordUser: What size kWh battery is the standard battery
⮑Moderator: 98 kWh standard range battery
FordUser: Is bed liner coating standard?
⮑Moderator: The Tough Bed spray-in bedliner is not standard on the F-150 Lightning, but is an available option on all trims.
FordUser: Any other color options being planned for the Ligthning? Leadfoot would be great.
⮑Moderator: No other color planned at this time. All F-150 Lightning models are available in these 9 exterior colors: Agate Black Metallic, Antimatter Blue Metallic, Atlas Blue Metallic, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Iced Blue Silver Metallic, Iconic Silver Metallic, Oxford White, Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, and Stone Gray Metallic. The LARIAT and Platinum models are also available in Smoked Quartz Metallic Tinted Clearcoat and Star White Metallic Tri-coat.
FordUser: The max tow package, is that available as an add on to ther packages?
⮑Moderator: The Max Trailer Package is optional on PRO, XLT and LARIAT and standard on PLATINUM.
FordUser: What size kWh battery is the extended range battery?
⮑Moderator: 131 kWh for the extended range battery
FordUser: Is B&O unleashed system an option on the Lariat Premium?
⮑Moderator: The Unleashed system is standard and only offered on PLATINUM
FordUser: Wil the b&o unleashed system be available as an option for the lariat?
⮑Moderator: The B&O Unleashed System is only available on the Platinum model at this time.
FordUser: Does the Pro have push button start?
⮑Moderator: The PRO key is a traditional flip key. Push button start is an option on XLT.
FordUser: Is the max trailer tow package available on all models and what is included with that package?
⮑Moderator: It is Optional on PRO, XLT and LARIAT and Standard on Platinum. Unfortunately we don't have the details about whats included on this package at this time.
FordUser: are the max trailer tow package, tow tech package, and 360 camera available as options on the Pro trim?
⮑Moderator: Yes, the Max Trailer Tow Package and Tow Technology Packages are available on the Pro model. The 360-Degree Camera is included in the Tow Technology Package on Pro.
FordUser: will adaptive cruise control and/or lane centering be an available option on the Pro trim?
⮑Moderator: Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 Package, which includes Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane-Centering, is not available on Pro. It is optional on XLT and standard on LARIAT and Platinum.
FordUser: What are the color options for the interior?
⮑Moderator: Medium Dark Slate for PRO and XLT trims and Black for LARIAT and Space Gray for Platinum
FordUser: will a moonroof be available as an option on the Pro model?
⮑Moderator: The moonroof is not available on Pro. It is optional on LARIAT and standard on Platinum.
FordUser: Is the 80A Charge Pro charger available for all Extended Range battery configurations?
⮑Moderator: The 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro is included with the extended-range battery.
FordUser: Will the pro model have wireless apple car play/android auto?
⮑Moderator: Yes, SYNC 4 on the Pro does include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
FordUser: Is the ProPower Onboard System standard on the Lariat Edition? Optional?
⮑Moderator: Pro power is standard on LARIAT
Mark Eakin Silver Spring, MD: Will the twin panel moon roofs open?
⮑Moderator: The twin-panel moonroof can tilt open or slide open.
Mark Eakin Silver Spring, MD: Will either of the tow packages include electrically extending mirrors?
Mark Eakin Silver Spring, MD: Per EFC09650, can't Dealers prioritize later reservation holders?
Mark Eakin Silver Spring, MD: How much are the power-deployable running boards?
Mark Eakin Silver Spring, MD: Can the power tailgate be opened to a half-way position?
Mark Eakin Silver Spring, MD: What does the Max Tow package that the Tow Technology Package does not?
Mark Eakin Silver Spring, MD: What size kWh battery is the extended range battery?
Mark Eakin Silver Spring, MD: Can you make recordings of these livestreams available later?
Mark Eakin Silver Spring, MD: How much is the home integration system?
Screen captures from the Livestream Event:
XLT features:
Lariat Features:
Platinum features
I would rather have a traditional key rather than push button start. The key makes the truck harder to steal. And yes, I know, if someone wants it, they will take it.
Yea lol - I asked if you could use the 9kW power on board and charge the truck at the same time. Would love to know that.. so if you wanted to charge your truck at an RV site, using the RV site's power connection, while also keeping your RV going.
I believe it was covered in another livestream that yes you are able to do that. It also works while driving.
Holy crap I thought you were joking. They really played some mental gymnastics to not answer half those questions. A few weren't off base, they were playing a different game entirely.
Ford had indicated at the reveal that the Platinum would only tow 8500 lbs with the maximum tow package vs 10,000 lbs on he Lariat. I fully expect it is due to the 22" wheels that will be on all Platinums.
It's on youtube, but not on a Ford account. Just search for Ford Livestream.
8500 pounds towing is still pretty good (same as my 2015) and enough for most people, if they prioritize comfort and style over capability. XLT for me.
Not the wheels/tires because they also said that the payload on the platinum is 1800lbs like the lariat is.
