Everyone knows about the Ford F-150; millions of people have driven an F-Series truck for the better side of a century. But that doesn't mean that Ford can't change things up and find new ways to breathe life into its best-seller. The result is the F-150 Lightning, but it's not quite in the same league as its gasoline-powered sibling. The F-150 Lightning is a separate product with a distinct and exclusive line of competitors, and it's a pivotal point for the manufacturer.
If you're looking for a Ford F-150 Lightning for sale, you can shop for one here at Steve Marsh Ford. We have a large selection and excellent services. The F-150 Lightning is the first drastic overhaul for any Ford truck because it marked such a fundamental point that not only contradicts what people have come to understand from the inner workings of work-grade pickup trucks but from other Ford vehicles in general, with the focus shifting over to a fully electric powertrain. We'll match you with the right truck and help teach you everything you want and need to know about Ford's full-size electric truck.
The F-150 Lightning Is Striking
The Ford F-150 Lightning mixes things up from the F-150 because it's Ford's first attempt at a fully electric pickup truck. While a hybrid powertrain has been available for traditional F-150 models, what makes the F-150 Lightning different is that it's a BEV. As a BEV, there's no engine, no oil, and no traditional gears being shifted during acceleration. Instead, a sizable battery and a powerful motor are all it takes to get the F-150 Lightning the amazing results that it sets out to achieve, and it does so with flying colors.
With the lack of a traditional engine, the F-150 Lightning not only has big shoes to fill, but it's doing so in the eyes of some true enthusiasts. The F-150 was the best-selling vehicle in America for about half a century, so the addition of the F-150 Lightning turned many heads, and it was up to Ford to deliver on lofty ambitions. When the first F-150 Lightning launched, it blew the doors open, and in the coming years, attempts at BEV pickup trucks by competing manufacturers will be in the shadow of Ford's first fully electric truck.
During the production of the F-150 Lightning, it was very important to ensure its performance output was worthwhile. To say the F-150 Lightning is performant for a vehicle without a traditional engine would be an understatement. It has towing capacities comparable to various powertrains available for the gasoline-powered F-150, along with a fantastic payload capacity and horsepower and torque throughput that are simply sublime.
Without the traditional transmission under the hood, driving the F-150 Lightning is a smooth experience, with continuous acceleration with no sense of bucking when gaining speed. This is not unlike many other EVs on the market, and it's become somewhat of a staple of the driving experience. Operating such a smooth-feeling vehicle within the cabin of a pickup truck, however, is an experience that continuously feels like a true advancement in automotive technology.
The technology within the F-150 Lightning goes beyond what makes the truck move--it's a virtue of the F-150 Lightning, from the powertrain to the incredible array of features you can access while driving. There's a massive infotainment center in the cabin, and you'll have state-of-the-art communication and entertainment features, including smartphone compatibility. And, of course, the Lightning came out the gates with support for Ford Blue Cruise, so if you're driving on a road Blue Cruise recognizes, you can enable hands-free driving.
Shop New or Factory Order Your Truck
At our dealership, you can shop for brand new F-150 Lightning models, and we'll help you set up any financial plan you wish to pursue, including lease agreements on the latest model or matching you with a low-interest-rate loan. We have a bustling selection of new F-150 Lighting models you can choose from, and we understand if you want to take one for a test drive to experience what driving a fully-electric pickup truck is like before committing to the purchase, so why not try out the latest model?
Are you interested in a customized F-150 Lightning? You can also factory-order one through us. By custom-ordering your F-150 Lightning, you can choose the color, pick from available packages, opt for your desired battery set-up, and adjust various interior amenities and equipment to suit your needs and wants. When you custom-order your F-150 Lightning, you have the final say in how your truck comes off the production line, and it's one of the best ways you can purchase a brand-new truck.
The Benefits of a Battery-Powered Truck
There are many benefits to owning a battery-powered truck, some of which may forever change your outlook on efficiency and productivity. One of the main benefits is that you aren't sacrificing performance. You'll save money by relying on electricity as a power source.
Another benefit of driving a battery-operated truck is that you don't need to set time aside from your day to visit a gas station and pay large amounts of money to refill your tank--gas prices also fluctuate, meaning it may cost you more money next week for the same amount of gas you can get today. This is how things have always worked, and everyone knows the route to the closest gas station from their house.
You can forget all you know about gasoline or even pumping your gas because, with a truck like the F-150 Lightning, there's no more waiting in line at the gas pump, filling up your car when it's cold out or excruciatingly hot. Instead, you charge your truck at home. Charging vehicles is foreign to those who have never owned a BEV or PHEV, but it's becoming second nature, akin to pumping gas for many, and the F-150 Lightning is yet another vehicle folks can charge.
In many ways, it's better to have a vehicle that charges instead of relying on gasoline because when you drive home after work, you can plug your F-150 Lightning into a normal outlet or a charger built into your house. Your F-150 Lightning gains miles of travelable range added back into its battery bank. Simply put, if you plug your truck in when you get home, enjoy your night, wake up in the morning, and head to work, you'll have a full capacity with the ability to travel hundreds of miles before you need to charge again. Comparatively, what if you drove home after work and decided not to get gas? You'd have to add the stop to your morning commute, which is something you can finally alleviate yourself of with the help of the F-150 Lightning.Â
Why Shop With Us
You should shop with Steve Marsh Ford because we treat all of our customers like our community, and we work hard to ensure every member of our community is well taken care of with excellent automobiles at fantastic prices. Whether you're looking for something a bit older, or you want to purchase a brand-new vehicle, like a new F-150 Lightning, you'll find what you're looking for when you shop at our dealership.
While you're shopping with us, or if you're bringing your vehicle in for routine maintenance or multi-point inspection by a certified skilled technician at our on-site service center, you can also shop for OEM parts. Our parts center has great variety, whether you're looking for cabin accessories, external upgrades and modifications, or essentials like batteries, spark plugs, tires, and headlights. No matter which department you spend time with at our dealership, you always get quality service--we guarantee it.
Visit Us Today to Find Your Next Truck
Steve Marsh Ford looks toward the future, much like what America's favorite automotive manufacturer has been doing for years. If you want a modern, enjoyable, and memorable shopping experience where you can find the latest and greatest vehicles with fantastic service and no trickery, we're the dealership for you. By visiting our dealership, you can learn about Ford's incredible and heavily-celebrated lineup, including pickup trucks, SUVs, the extremely recognizable Mustang, and more. We don't overprice our selection of pre-owned vehicles either, and with the addition of CARFAX reports, we're a more than reputable supplier of pre-owned vehicles from Ford and other brands to drivers in the area.
You should buy your F-150 Lightning from us because we are Ford experts who'll make sure you're not only getting what you pay for--but also ensuring you have everything you need to take your work to the next level. We'll gladly help you answer any questions you have about electric pickup trucks, discuss the advantages, and help you explore your options. Take a trip to our dealership, and you'll see and experience the future of automobiles today.