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New Limited-Edition F-150 Lightning Platinum Black Adds Commanding Look to the Ford Electric Truck Lineup
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 24, 2023 – “Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it’s black.” -- Henry Ford
The Ford F-150 Lightning team heard you, Henry.
Ford today is introducing a new special edition vehicle – F-150® Lightning® Platinum Black – designed for customers who want a truck with distinctive looks, power and premium matte black features.
The F-150 Lightning Platinum Black is a monochromatic electric truck, combining the tech and power capability of the high-end Platinum trim level wrapped in a unique matte black wrap – the company's first-ever matte-wrapped production truck.
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“Ford is no stranger to limited-edition vehicles – and the F-150 Lightning Platinum Black is taking our award-winning1 electric truck to new levels of stealth and style. This is the perfect choice for those customers looking to make a statement.”
Dave Pericak, director, Ford EV truck programs
Fast facts:
$97,995 - Starting MSRP2
300 miles - Targeted EPA-estimatedrange3withstandardextended-rangebattery
2 Current MSRP excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge.
3 Based on full charge. Actual range varies with conditions such as external environment, vehicle use, vehicle maintenance, high-voltage battery age and state of health
4 Ford BlueCruise requires a Connected Service plan that provides regular map updates, FordPass® App, and modem activation. Ford BlueCruise-equipped vehicles come with either a 90-day trial or a 3-year BlueCruise Connected Service plan, after which purchase is required. See ford.com/bluecruise for BlueCruise availability and version details. See the Connected Services section of your Ford Account for your BlueCruise Connected Service plan status and available plan options. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. BlueCruise is a hands-free highway driving feature. Only remove hands from the steering wheel when in a Hands-Free Blue Zone. Always watch the road and be prepared to resume control of the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
5 FordPass® Connect, the FordPass® App., and complimentary Connected Service are required for remote features (see FordPass Terms for details). Connected service and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features. Connected service excludes Wi-Fi® hotspot.
6 See Owner's Manual for important operating instructions
7 2023 Trend Report
8 Current MSRP for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included. Starting A, Z and X Plan price is for qualified, eligible customers and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A, Z or X Plan.
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 24, 2023 – “Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it’s black.” -- Henry Ford
The Ford F-150 Lightning team heard you, Henry.
Ford today is introducing a new special edition vehicle – F-150® Lightning® Platinum Black – designed for customers who want a truck with distinctive looks, power and premium matte black features.
The F-150 Lightning Platinum Black is a monochromatic electric truck, combining the tech and power capability of the high-end Platinum trim level wrapped in a unique matte black wrap – the company's first-ever matte-wrapped production truck.
Stay in the Know
“Ford is no stranger to limited-edition vehicles – and the F-150 Lightning Platinum Black is taking our award-winning1 electric truck to new levels of stealth and style. This is the perfect choice for those customers looking to make a statement.”
Dave Pericak, director, Ford EV truck programs
Fast facts:
$97,995 - Starting MSRP2
300 miles - Targeted EPA-estimatedrange3withstandardextended-rangebattery
- 2,000 to be produced
- Deliveries begin in early 2024
- Matte finishes are trending in homes, cosmetics and now vehicles, while black is always in style. This powerful blend of trendy and classic takes the F-150 Lightning Platinum to the next level and makes the truck stand out next to conventional paint options.
- Unique matte black and Agate Black gloss features include:
- 22-inch matte black wheels and lug nuts
- Black Ford Oval badging
- Power-Deployable Running Boards with Agate Black gloss accent
- Soft-shell black tonneau cover
- A distinctive smoked signature light bar
- Reflective black-on-black Lightning badge that appears to glow when lights flash over it
at night - An Agate Black gloss roof that blends in with the glass to create a smooth surface, making the non-reflective matte black exterior stand out even more, and Agate Black door handles to help protect this high-touch area from smudging.
- "Lightning" graphics on roof glass above passenger seating
- Luxe black premium Nirvana leather seating surfaces
- Aluminum plate in both frunk and in driver door jamb with limited edition numbering
The Platinum Black also features enhanced technology. - Available Ford BlueCruise4 hands-free highway driving – specifically version 1.2 – features Lane Change Assist, which allows the driver to change lanes hands-free by tapping the turn signal once the path is clear, and In-Lane Repositioning to help to keep the vehicle in its lane while subtly shifting position away from vehicles in adjacent lanes. Updated BlueCruise graphics in the digital cluster visually show the driver when an assisted hands-free lane change is occurring and when the vehicle is adjusting in-lane such as shifting away from large semi-trucks.
- Also available is an optimized towing setup experience, in which the truck is smart enough to recognize a connected trailer and automatically switches to tow haul drive mode. Once the trailer is disconnected, the truck will revert to the previous drive mode.
- Walk Away Locking5 allows the customer to lock the vehicle with a passive key or authorized phone via Phone As A Key.
Future capabilities can be unlocked through software updates to help enhance the ownership experience. - Pro Power Onboard now works while the truck is switched off; plus, it features an updated visual appearance so customers can better understand the truck’s power levels6.
- “Seventy percent of adults7 globally believe that their actions can influence positive change. The F-150 Lightning serves as a beacon of hope for people because they can rely on the electric truck to help provide power to those in need or keep the lights on at home during an outage in the neighborhood.”
Jennifer Brace, chief futurist, Ford Motor Company
The F-150 Lightning is midway through its second year of production at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center.
Following a recent plant expansion to help the company scale production, Ford is on track to triple F-150 Lightning production by fall. This will allow Ford to build up to 150,000 EV trucks annually to help meet customer demand.
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Preproduction vehicle shown throughout. 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum Black deliveries begin starting early 2024.
2 Current MSRP excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge.
3 Based on full charge. Actual range varies with conditions such as external environment, vehicle use, vehicle maintenance, high-voltage battery age and state of health
4 Ford BlueCruise requires a Connected Service plan that provides regular map updates, FordPass® App, and modem activation. Ford BlueCruise-equipped vehicles come with either a 90-day trial or a 3-year BlueCruise Connected Service plan, after which purchase is required. See ford.com/bluecruise for BlueCruise availability and version details. See the Connected Services section of your Ford Account for your BlueCruise Connected Service plan status and available plan options. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. BlueCruise is a hands-free highway driving feature. Only remove hands from the steering wheel when in a Hands-Free Blue Zone. Always watch the road and be prepared to resume control of the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
5 FordPass® Connect, the FordPass® App., and complimentary Connected Service are required for remote features (see FordPass Terms for details). Connected service and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features. Connected service excludes Wi-Fi® hotspot.
6 See Owner's Manual for important operating instructions
7 2023 Trend Report
8 Current MSRP for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included. Starting A, Z and X Plan price is for qualified, eligible customers and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A, Z or X Plan.
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