When will 2025s be available? And does Ford normally run promotions to move older models?

[fitek]

Maybe someone can answer the questions in the subject... I've been checked out of Lightning news since I couldn't get in on the first round of Lightnings and the prices went way up... Now I had a bad year for earnings, on the up side I qualify for the EV credit but downside I need to either get a used Lightning or hope Ford has some very generous promotion or desperation to move inventory (looks like there may have been some discounts this April? and the current 0% financing would be helpful). I had originally planned on XLT ER w/ 312a though it looks like that's the Flash these days. ER and adaptive cruise and lane centering are must haves, heated seats and steering very much desired (which I assumed would be easy, but looking at window stickers for used vehicles it seems that all the 2023s have heated steering wheel deleted!).

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[shutterbug]

looking at window stickers for used vehicles it seems that all the 2023s have heated steering wheel deleted

Yes, all early 2023's had a steering wheel delete. However, there was a CSP to enable it, 22G06. Looks like it's valid until 2 years from now. So it's either been done, or can still be done.

 

[WilliamRobert]

Grab a demonstration model in January, salespeople are hungry for a sale after the holidays. Don’t get hung up on having a 25, you could find a nice Lariat with full warranty, never been titled and less than 2,000 miles that way. Check your neighboring states also, ask a local titling company about out of state buying for the details.

 

[scoobybri]

I picked up a new 2023 XLT ER with max tow and 312a in April. It has the heated steering wheel from the factory, no CSP needed.

 

[TaxmanHog]

You probably already know this, but used Lightnings won't be eligible for the $7500 credit, moot if you can find a great deal on leftover new inventory.

Not sure when they will switch over production to 2025, originally 2024 was going to run until late December, but that could have changed, also I suspect they're going to continue with the spec. builds instead of customized builds, that said, order-banks inputs aren't a thing with Lightnings anymore.

 

[John Becker]

You probably already know this, but used Lightnings won't be eligible for the $7500 credit, moot if you can find a great deal on leftover new inventory.

What about the used EV tax credit?

 

[Monkey]

Yes, all early 2023's had a steering wheel delete. However, there was a CSP to enable it, 22G06. Looks like it's valid until 2 years from now. So it's either been done, or can still be done.

Yeah, early ‘23s didn’t included the module for the heated steering wheel. Also deleted were onboard scales and cabin intrusion sensor. Neither of those can be added back in. The 2025’s once again do not have onboard scales and there’s been some other pricing changes.

2023’s are near impossible to find now with the exception of a few Platinums or the occasional oddball that a dealer held too long because they were asking too much. Should start seeing some killer ‘24 deals soon. The ‘24s lose the dual-onboard AC chargers, so are limited to charging at 48A from 240V level 2 chargers. Not a big deal. But they gain the heat pump and have the option to have all the deleted items from ‘23, like scales.

 

[TaxmanHog]

What about the used EV tax credit?

The used Lightning values are well above the criteria at the moment!

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/used-clean-vehicle-credit

 

[VAF84]

I don't think things are the same as when these were a steal. There has been a much more limited 2024 production. I don't know the numbers, but I know that listings aren't as prolific as they were in 2023. Maybe someone can verify, but I feel production numbers were scaled back this year. Thus, more limited supply would mean limited offers as the people buying are actually seeking an EV versus buying a deal based on excess stock that won't move.

Personally, I'd wait until Dec/Jan as others have stated.

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