Is Anybody Happy With Their Lightning?

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I have a Maverick on order, but started having reservations about the size and utilitarian interior a couple weeks ago, so I started looking at the Ford Lightnings. I read about the tech and features and was pretty excited. But there are so many negative reviews online. There's maybe 1 positive review for every 9 that say "I hated my Lightning and sold it and a huge loss" reviews. Even here it seems like the majority are unhappy with their purchase. Am I making a huge mistake even looking at the Lightning?

Many people complain when there are problems those who don't have problems rarely rave about their vehicle, I love mine, the best vehicle ever. It's going to the shop for the 24B56 update today we will see how I feel about it after today, fingers crossed. You have to think about how many have been produced and what percentage the complaints are from, Were they purchased after a buyback and continued the discontent with owners? I have always told my wife, that new cars break they all do. I say go for it the best time to buy is now. 11500 miles zero major issues.

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I'm still trying to figure out if I really need the Max Tow package which includes the Pro Power. I can't find a Lariat anywhere close to me with that package. There is 1 dealer 200 miles from me, but they are playing hardball with the price and they can't figure out how to apply the tax credit at the point of sale so I would have to apply for that myself. The truck is under $80K before destination charges, but they are telling me the IRS won't accept the VIN for point of sake credit.

Max Tow and Pro Power can’t be added on afterwards so get it now if you think you have any use for it. I personally do not. For me, 7700 pounds is adequate.

Just to put some nuance into the other great responses, here are 3 reasons to not buy a lightning:

1) you drive more than 240 miles at freeway speed at least weekly (ie weekly for kids’ sports or work) as this will demand DCFC (fast charging). And the quality of that experience is variable and depends on your geographic location
2) you are unable to install an EVSE (charging station) where you live. Quite frankly you should not consider any EV as this negates much of the positives of owning a Lightning or any EV.
3) you tow long distances (more than 120 miles) and won’t have access to charging at your destination (ie a cabin).

Overall I love mine and have had a great experience with it so far.