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2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning may charge quicker after software update

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Earlier Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks may charge at a faster rate at DC fast-chargers thanks to an over-the-air (OTA) update. With the OTA update, every model year of Lightning now benefits from this improvement in DC fast-charging performance.

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Ford advises dealerships to not apply markups to F-150 Lightning customers

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Ford has sent out an internal memo to all dealerships in the United States and Canada, advising sales staff to not apply dealership markups to customers ordering the new, all-electric F-150 Lightning. In December, we reported that Ford was preparing to open the order bank for the F-150 Lightning in January.

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Ford F-150 Lightning seen in NYC sporting its massive power frunk

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Just a week after Ford unveiled the F-150 Lightning in a very public unveiling event, the all-electric pickup has been spotted in New York City sporting a massive power frunk that could be used for storing impressive amounts of cargo or charging power tools. The frunk is a signature feature of electric vehicles in particular.

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Ford cutting F-150 Lightning production workforce by two-thirds

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Ford is cutting its F-150 Lightning production workforce by two-thirds as the company continues to try and ramp manufacturing of electric vehicles and work toward profitability. F-150 Lightning production was slashed late last year as Ford continued to weigh what a proper and strategic output of its EV pickup would be.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range increased to 240 miles of range

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Ford announced a number of updates about its acclaimed all-electric pickup truck, the F-150 Lightning. According to a press release , the company just made the Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range better, as the vehicle will now have an EPA-estimated range of 240 miles per charge.

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Ford recalls F-150 Lightning units over fire risk from loose or missing nut

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Ford is recalling over 200 F-150 Lightning units due to a loose or missing retention nut on the high-voltage battery that could increase the risk of a fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last month issued a recall notice affecting as many as 216 F-150 Lightning units. What are your thoughts?

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Tesla pokes fun at Ford F-150 Lightning in Cybertruck Powershare video

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Tesla seemed to poke some fun at the Ford F-150 Lightning in its Powershare promotional video. In its highlights for the new feature, Tesla depicted a Cybertruck owner helping out an F-150 Lightning that needed some extra range on the road. just ran into a Ford F-150 Lightning owner stranded on the side of the road.

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