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Ford confirms construction of Rouge EV center to be home of electric F-150; production by mid-2022

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Ford celebrated the production start of the all-new F-150 at the Ford Rouge Center and confirmed construction of the new Rouge Electric Vehicle Center where it will build the all-electric F-150 by mid-2022. Among the specific findings: Up to 14 US jobs are supported by each direct Ford F-Series employee.

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Ford cutting price of F-150 Lightning by up to almost $10k

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Ford said that it is taking advantage of increased plant capacity, continued work on scaling production and cost, and improving battery raw material costs to help lower the MSRP of F-150 Lightning for all customers. In addition, Ford Credit is offering eligible buyers interest rates as low as 1.9%

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Ford begins pre-production of F-150 Lightning and boosts EV investment by $250M

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Today, Ford announced it has launched pre-production of the F-150 Lightning, the company’s all-electric version of the U.S.’ Additionally, the company announced it will invest an additional $250 million into electric vehicle employment and production efforts. Pre-production model shown.

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Ford cuts F-150 Lightning prices by nearly $10,000

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Ford has cut F-150 Lightning prices by nearly $10,000 on some configurations of the all-electric pickup, while other variants are seeing price cuts by at least $6,000. Ford F-150 Lightning sales up over 100% in Q2 2023 vs 2022 REVC is currently closed due to the upgrades as they are nearing completion.

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Ford dealership applies $69,554 markup on F-150 Lightning despite corporate orders

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Ford dealerships are starting to receive units of the all-electric F-150 Lightning and they are applying massive market adjustments despite corporate’s stern orders not to do so several months ago. The cost of the truck after accessories and the market adjustment eclipses $140,600. Credit: RDeFran | F-150 Lightning Forum.

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

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For 44 years and counting, the number one selling truck in the US has been the Ford F-150. The Ford F-150 Lightning isn’t a replacement for any of the existing F-150s, it is a new family member with a smoother, more aerodynamic body and a new front fascia, lighting and wheels.

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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro MSRP set to increase as supply chain woes continue

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Ford is increasing the MSRP of the 2023 Pro trim level of the F-150 Lightning, its all-electric pickup truck, as supply chain challenges have forced the automaker to adjust prices. Ford increased prices by as much as $8,500 on the F-150 Lightning in August. It has been delivered in all fifty U.S.

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