(⚡Lightning) A video of possible(?) Lightning Pro (XL) interior

[TXLightning]

Yeah, Ford corporate people have confirmed multiple times that the Pro will be available to retail customers (besides ER battery). I'm not sure if anyone has specifically said that it will be available to retail customers *at launch*, though, have they?

I think they're being tight-lipped about that for now.

If Ford doesn’t make the Pro available to retail at launch, they are going to have a huge number of pissed off customers who feel like they have been baited and switched.

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[BennyTheBeaver]

Don't forget, in addition to not allowing the ER on the Pro available to retail customers, they are also possibly adding a surcharge to the pricing of the ER for fleet Pro customers. The ER upgrade on the Pro is rumored at $10,000, however it's only $7,000 on the XLT and higher trims.

Based on the interior picture posted I would also be interested to see how a Pro ER would price out compared to an XLT ER, but as a retail customer I guess it's moot. Vinyl seats don't bother me, especially since I'd put nice neoprene seat covers on it anyway. My guess is they won't let the Pro customers add a lot of the packages available to the XLT+ though.

 

[BennyTheBeaver]

If Ford doesn’t make the Pro available to retail at launch, they are going to have a huge number of pissed off customers who feel like they have been baited and switched.

I don't know if Ford would care if they upset people. As I recall, Tesla said the Model 3 started at a low price, but didn't make that model immediately available. That didn't hurt the Model 3 sales.

The high number of reservations is really a big marketing play as it drives interest and media attention. At $100 fully refundable, even the customers that do cancel won't hurt production and stock. I doubt readily available stock can be found on lots until late 2022, though, more likely 2023. Once all the early adopters get their trucks and make all their buddies envious, the demand would quickly ramp back up.

 

[Chiefer]

Exactly! Bench seat with a column shifter please.

I wonder why there is no bench seat offered. A cheaper regular cab with a 8 feet bed would be even more interesting.

 

[Ack]

Anybody else shudder when the guy started hosing out the frunk after carrying bags of concrete mix?

 

[Jamielee]

Does anyone know if you choose a pro model are they allowing you to pick an exterior color of your choice, or do you have to take Oxford white?

 

[DJ NV]

Does anyone know if you choose a pro model are they allowing you to pick an exterior color of your choice, or do you have to take Oxford white?

I don't think I personally saw a restriction on color choice.

If one looks at many promo media with the Lightning, you can see that there are many colors used; Agate black, Iced blue silver, Oxford white, and Atlas blue (if my memory got those correct).

With the Bronco, this being a different vehicle, there are some colors offered, but not all of them.

Hopefully they don't restrict which colors we can choose from.

 

[Pilot2022]

This looks pretty nice. I just got into the F-series and I know that aftermarket is big for these vehicles. I was planning/hoping on Pro Standard Range at X-plan pricing and EV rebate.

Are there any must have options that should be ordered with the truck for which there is no good aftermarket option? I am thinking mostly tech such as 360 camera etc. Don't care about autonomous driving.

 

[kdkool]

This looks pretty nice. I just got into the F-series and I know that aftermarket is big for these vehicles. I was planning/hoping on Pro Standard Range at X-plan pricing and EV rebate.

Are there any must have options that should be ordered with the truck for which there is no good aftermarket option? I am thinking mostly tech such as 360 camera etc. Don't care about autonomous driving.

I'd the tow package for the extra cooling system. What all that really includes hardware wise is unknown for now but that'd be my only must have option for a Pro model.

 

[Blainestang]

I'd the tow package for the extra cooling system. What all that really includes hardware wise is unknown for now but that'd be my only must have option for a Pro model.

In addition to the towing package, I'm going to get the 9.6kW output option that adds the 240V connection in the bed, rather than just 120V options. That would probably be tough to add later if you wanted to power an RV or whatever.

 

[DJ NV]

In addition to the towing package, I'm going to get the 9.6kW output option that adds the 240V connection in the bed, rather than just 120V options. That would probably be tough to add later if you wanted to power an RV or whatever.

?? great point

 

[Pilot2022]

Why does tow technology package say Onboard scales? I thought those were standard on all trims to help calculate the range.

 

[Maxx]

Why does tow technology package say Onboard scales? I thought those were standard on all trims to help calculate the range.

Another point: From this list it sounds like you will have to get the extended battery Pack and the Max trailer tow package for the extra cooling to do anything useful. Without the extra battery, your towing remains at 7,700 Ib so you won't need cooling. And on Pro for general public, you can't get the Extended Range Battery so there is no point in getting the Max trailer tow package. Am I reading this right?

 

[Pilot2022]

Another point: From this list it sounds like you will have to get the extended battery Pack and the Max trailer tow package for the extra cooling to do anything useful. Without the extra battery, your towing remains at 7,700 Ib so you won't need cooling. And on Pro for general public, you can't get the Extended Range Battery so there is no point in getting the Max trailer tow package. Am I reading this right?

yup, that's how i am reading it. I was just planning to get the tech package for the cameras and Pro power.....and with X-play, may be keep it at 40K.

 

[gorwell]

yup, that's how i am reading it. I was just planning to get the tech package for the cameras and Pro power.....and with X-play, may be keep it at 40K.

How much are you expecting to save with xplan?

I'm trying to decide what hoops to go though to get it

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