Tesla can manufacture. No argument here. But Ford and Tesla have proven lately that deadlines mean nothing to them. That's why, even with having a reservation in the first 300, I ordered a A2Z adaptor. I have a road trip in late April that I have done with the EA network, and it was a total...
But if your door is unlocked, it doesn't pop open. And the first time somebody does it in a parking lot, and the tailgate opens onto another car, they will be on this forum complaining about it.
And, do you know how many times I've pressed one of those buttons in 1.5 years and 33k miles...
Ford won't enable the Frunk or tailgate button on a vehicle without PAAK. What happens if you're on the other side of the country and accidentally press one of them? You don't know if they are opened or closed now. With PAAK, you have to be in Bluetooth range for them to work.
Weight rating aren't just about the suspension. You have other things that are limited by weight. Tires, axle half shafts, wheels, and brakes.
Stay safe.
Lightning didn't do too bad for being built on a 10 year old ICE platform. Would have been in second place if they used a Lariat ER. I wouldn't trade mine for either of the other 2.