F-150 Lightning FLASH Model Debuts with Heat Pump and Bigger Screen

[Commodore]

My full option XLT ER is being built TODAY: 10/3

Very little difference!

...I'll have my truck for months before these are built

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[TaxmanHog]

My full option XLT ER is being built TODAY: 10/3

Very little difference!

...I'll have my truck for months before these are built

Just to clarify, your blend day on the window sticker is 9/26 hopefully you see module data soon

 

[invertedspear]

I'm really happy my XLT ER is built, and hopefully shipping soon. I really want to get away from the giant screen in my MME. I want buttons and knobs again and it sucks that the screen size/system is being linked to the battery size. I know the future will likely put that giant screen in everything, but I'll be driving my 2023 for as long as it lasts.

 

[KevinC]

Having been stalking the XLT for quite a while I noticed it's price is going up $2500 from 54,995 to $57,495 . That normally wouldn't be a big deal except that they said it should be switching to LFP which should make it cheaper. Either LFP isnt happening or they are charging a premium for it.

Lariat and Pro Prices stayed put and Plat went down.

Also all the images still seem to be showing SYNC in the display. I wonder if the High trim on XLT even exists anymore or if it has morphed into the Flash.

 

[Maquis]

Also all the images still seem to be showing SYNC in the display. I wonder if the High trim on XLT even exists anymore or if it has morphed into the Flash.

All Lightnings have Sync. Some Sync 4, some Sync 4A.

 

[Kev12345]

Having been stalking the XLT for quite a while I noticed its price is going up $2500 from 54,995 to $57,495 . That normally wouldn't be a big deal except that they said it should be switching to LFP which should make it cheaper. Either LFP isnt happening or they are charging a premium for it.

whatever happened with the LFP batteries? Mustang is beginning to be delivered with them.

I’d prefer the longer lasting LFP battery myself.

 

[clayjk]

whatever happened with the LFP batteries? Mustang is beginning to be delivered with them.

I’d prefer the longer lasting LFP battery myself.

No news yet but think we can expect them to only be in SR models. All brands, ford included with the MME are keeping with non-LFPs for longer range models.

 

[Commodore]

I had a loaded XLT SR built in December of 2022 Ordered a loaded XLT ER for the range, only.

Price was about the same...

Looking forward to the new one!

But, Both are great!

 

[Monkey]

More range in a cold climate is too encompassing. Heat pumps don't help in very cold temperatures, they help in a limited temperature band. So it may help someone in Canada in say November, but likely won't help in January.

This is a key point I think gets lost on many. We see it with our Model Y. It handles cold far better than our older Model X did due to the heat pump, *BUT* there's a point where the heat pump becomes counter-productive. The flipping point seems to be somewhere around -7°F, give or take a couple degrees and depending how conditioned the battery is before we start driving.

If buying a Lightning next year, I would want the heat pump. But I also don't feel that I missed out on having it with my '23 Lightning. It may help in moderate cold... I'll be shocked if it makes a meaningful difference and doesn't become more of a liability in harsh sub-zero temps.

 

[wighty]

*BUT* there's a point where the heat pump becomes counter-productive.

How did you come to this conclusion? I was under the impression most systems would fall back to a resistive heating element (though I think in Tesla's case they use the motors as the resistance, same idea though).

 

[KevinC]

Ford Video guy suggested ford is canceling 23 stock orders as mentioned elsewhere and 24 orders start tomorrow. 23 order banks closing tonight.

Order guide out tomorrow morning. Ford video guy will go over order guide tomorrow. Build and price not available til Jan.

Notes from video:
Pro will be available but no production in 1Q.
Xlt 312A _IS_ the new flash
all models have the heat pump
tow tech standard on xlt and above.
lists onboard scales but???
flash and above get 90 day blue cruise

 

[Count Orlok]

I suppose GReen Lateran was taken?

 

[Eric22]

Anyone know if they will be making the heat pump available to purchase and put on previous years models to extend winter range? Also any word on the heated steering wheel fix?

Heated steering wheel fix is upcoming check your ford pass app and look for customer satisfaction program. As far as heat pump retro fit I would definitely be interested

 

[Heliian]

NACS connector

It's not out yet, they haven't integrated it yet, Tesla hasn't even trialed the compatibility yet from what I can see.

They shook hands and made a deal, I haven't seen any actual progress in rolling it out.

So no, they won't have it on vehicles yet. The initial timeline said maybe useable by end 2024. Don't hold your breath.

 

[Mike G]

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