2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum
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- Photo: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat in Atlas Blue Metallic, Front Right, 08-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford F-150 Lightning IMG 7317 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford, Auto 2024, Zurich (PANA0722) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat in Atlas Blue Metallic, Rear Left, 08-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning interior by Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum is an electric with a 1-speed direct drive and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 66 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 73 mpg city and 60 mpg highway (66 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Electric |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Battery-electric, 210 and 210 kW AC PMSM |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 73 MPG |
| Highway | 60 MPG |
| Combined | 66 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Electricity |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Ford F-150 LIGHTNING. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 13, 2023 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint, which can cause intermittent or no cabin heat and result in an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Consequence: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C32.
NHTSA campaign 23V688000
Mar 15, 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.
Consequence: A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S15.
NHTSA campaign 23V168000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2023 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.