🙌 First F150 Lightning delivery to retail customer (me)!

[Trick]

In a few days can you let us know how the ride is? Outside the electric power train, meaning how does it ride compared to other pickups you have owned/driven. ie Ram, Toyota, GM. Some videos said it was floaty,

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[LightningShow]

That’s going to be tough, that’ll take me 3 months.

3 months? It’s only 10 hours at 100mph. One day, easy peasy! Start early you’ll be done by dinner time!

 

[oneguynick]

In a few days can you let us know how the ride is? Outside the electric power train, meaning how does it ride compared to other pickups you have owned/driven. ie Ram, Toyota, GM. Some videos said it was floaty,

I have driven lots of trucks throughout my life and will be sure to compare it to them. Tomorrow we are going on an extended road trip. I plan on capturing the mileage, charging network feedback, how much luggage I can get in the frunk, etc. I will be sure to come back and report out

 

[millim]

I have driven lots of trucks throughout my life and will be sure to compare it to them. Tomorrow we are going on an extended road trip. I plan on capturing the mileage, charging network feedback, how much luggage I can get in the frunk, etc. I will be sure to come back and report out

As I’m waiting for my Antimatter Blue Platinum I’m curious about:

1.) Unleashed Audio system (are you a music guy and what are you comparing it to)?

2.) How are the massaging seats?

3.) Did you get thefully reclining seats, and if so how is that?

 

[sotek2345]

I have driven lots of trucks throughout my life and will be sure to compare it to them. Tomorrow we are going on an extended road trip. I plan on capturing the mileage, charging network feedback, how much luggage I can get in the frunk, etc. I will be sure to come back and report out

You sir are a gentleman and a scholar

 

[TaxmanHog]

That’s going to be tough, that’ll take me 3 months.

Brings to mind the motorcyclist Iron Butt Association, 1000 miles in 24 hours, it should be possible in the Lightning even with charging stops, start with a SOC of 100% drive to 20% rest & charge to 80%, wash, rinse, repeat

 

[bobrosco]

More famousness

 

[Greased Lightning! ⚡️]

Spoke with Ford PR. Looks like I am the first.

Location & Dates info:

• Michigan Resident
• Platinum Trim
• May 20, 2021 - reservation
• Jan 7, 2022 - order date
• April 18, 2022 - build date
• May 26, 2022 - delivery date

I wanted to mention that my dealership carried the exact quoted price, and there is no dealer fee on top of what my build+taxes already included. Granted, it's a tiny town and Richardson's is known to take care of folks, but given the posts of others, I wanted to mention they were doing the right thing.

Okay everyone, what can I answer for you?


Updated with Q&A with members:



62 miles. I haven't set up Alexa. Had meetings I had to run back home to take



If the truck is unlocked you can hit the button under the lip



I am going camping in the next week or two. I will report back actual range



Unless it comes on at night, no. I tried playing with the settings and ambient is on max



Mine does have the spray-in bed liner. The sidesteps are manual, but interestingly have lights at the backs. I hadn't seen that prior



Yep they charged it overnight



I had to sign a paper stating I understood the charger was coming at some point. The mobile one came with it in the frunk, but I will be waiting on the other one for a tad is my guess



Two things:

1. Sunrun, who is the ford partner, doesn't service Michigan of all places!
2. The documentation is murky for more complex installs. I have solar, batteries in the basement, and a propane generator. I am not sure how to even start looking at the install electrically

No



They apparently used it around the track is what we were told.



It showed built, but then not much else. The estimated shipping update hit when the dealership called to let me know it was there



No, they did not. I buy vehicles and run them until they die, so not sure I am high risk enough to ask that.



Yeah, it's been a pretty crazy and happy afternoon! I love these moments where my work at Blueprint Power and personal life collide. I get really excited about what this truck represents and how excited everyone is about it. From my farming family to the random group of internet strangers/friends here.

Just such a nifty moment to be part of.

I’ve seen you two on many websites today. Looking good! And the truck looks ok too.

 

[Mdesigns]

I have driven lots of trucks throughout my life and will be sure to compare it to them. Tomorrow we are going on an extended road trip. I plan on capturing the mileage, charging network feedback, how much luggage I can get in the frunk, etc. I will be sure to come back and report out

Congrats!!!
It would be cool if you get a chance to put a tape measure around the interior frunk dimensions. I've only seen volume (400 L) and weight (400 lbs) capacities. I'm looking at getting some stacking tool storage/bins etc to organize the frunk for work and am not sure of the sizes that may work.
Cheers and enjoy.

 

[Rob G]

Judging by the photo he was already fortunate and now has a really cool truck too.

 

[p52Ranch]

3 months? It’s only 10 hours at 100mph. One day, easy peasy! Start early you’ll be done by dinner time!

You left out the 20 hours of recharge time when you attempt to drive 100 mph for 10 hours in a Lightning. It would be more efficient but not nearly as exciting to drive 50 MPH for 20 hours with 3 hours of recharge time

 

[Avocadodude]

Wow, this is a fun thread. Just when it looked like there was no movement, your truck shows up!!! Congrats and I’m sure we are all looking forward to help you with the burden of answering questions

 

[LightningShow]

Let the floodgates open!!!

 

[NmbrsNvrLie]

Did they offer you an info on Ford Options?

 

[Bigpoppa]

Yeah, the only time we go above 90 is just before a road trip.

Is there an issue with charging over 90%?

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