Overview
For the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning, we don’t expect a lot of changes since it just debuted in 2022 but maybe drivers will be pleasantly surprised with some driver-assistupgrades. Read on for our current estimates based on what we know from 2022.
Trims
- Pro
- XLT
- Lariat
- XLT Extended Range
- Lariat Extended Range
- Platinum Extended Range
Power
Unless we’re told otherwise, the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning will continue to be powered by 2 electric motors with standard all-wheel drive. The Standard Range option is a 98 kWh battery that gets about 230 miles of range or the Extended Range which has a 131 kWh battery and 320 mile range. With the Extended Range battery and dual-motors, Ford claims the 2023 Lightning will produce 563 horsepower and 775 lbs-ft of torque. Payload is said to be around 2,000 pounds while towing (with the Max Trailer Tow package & Extended Range battery) can be as high as 10,000 pounds. An 80-amp charging station will be standard with the Extended Range battery, too.
Tech
Based on what we saw in 2022, here’s some estimates on driver-assist technology which we hope to see more of for the 2023 F-150 Lightning.
- 15.5-inch touchscreen
- 12-inch digital gauge display
- Apple carplay/Android auto
- Navigation
- Wifi hotspot
- 8-18 speakers
- B&O stereo system
Safety
The features below are what we saw in 2022 and since they all came standard we’re pretty content with what Ford came up with. Hopefully we’ll see a little more as available or standard safety features.
- Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Lane departure warning with lane keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control with hands-free driving mode
Conclusion
Since it just arrived in 2022, we don’t expect a lot of changes in the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning. We hope to see a few upgrades here and there like in the tech department or mile ranges and we’ll update you as soon as we know more. Stay tuned.