2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning — The Ford F-150 Lightning is a battery electric light duty full-size pickup truck unveiled by the Ford Motor Company in May 2021 as part of the fourteenth generation Ford F-Series.
Trim: XLT
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning typically asks about $41,600 versus a $52,000 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. No NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning in our refresh, though owners have filed 6 complaints — check the component breakdown below. Versus 2024, watch combined mpg (70 mpg → 72 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$41,600
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$52,000
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
6
Top: Electrical System
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 F-150 Lightning?
No recalls in our last refresh, but owners filed 6 complaints — review the top components below.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
6 complaints · 2 crash-related · 1 fire-related · 1 injuries reported. Top components:
- Electrical System2
- Back Over Prevention1
- Forward Collision Avoidance1
- Power Train1
- Service Brakes1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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The Final Review | 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
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Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is combined mpg (70 mpg → 72 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2025.
- Combined MPG
- 70 mpg↑72 mpg
Trims added: XLT
Trims dropped: XLT Extended Range
How much does a used 2025 F-150 Lightning cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $41,600 in typical used asking against a $52,000 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $52,000
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $41,600
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$10,400 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2025 F-150 Lightning?
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Ford F-150 Lightning is a battery electric light duty full-size pickup truck unveiled by the Ford Motor Company in May 2021 as part of the fourteenth generation Ford F-Series. Four models have been announced, and all models initially will be dual-motor, four-wheel-drive, with EPA range estimates of 240–320 mi (390–510 km). A commercial-grade version of the all-wheel drive (AWD) truck is sold in the United States, with higher-power/trim/range models also sold. The F-150 Lightning began production on April 26, 2022. In December 2025, Ford announced that they would stop manufacturing the F-150 Lightning. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2025, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 229.9 in, width 79.9 in, height 75.6 in, and wheelbase 145.3 in, with curb weight around 6020.8 lb.
- Wheelbase 145.3 in
- Curb weight about 6020.8 lb
- About 229.9 × 79.9 in (L×W)
- EPA combined 72 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 580 hp, 775 lb-ft, 72 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
580 hp
Torque
775 lb-ft
Combined MPG
72 mpg
EV range
320 mi
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$549
5-year energy
$2,743
- Powertrain
- Battery electric
- Based on
- ~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $0.16/kWh · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- Dual-motor electric
- Aspiration
- Electric
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Electricity
- Electrification
- BEV
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 229.9 in
- Width
- 79.9 in
- Height
- 75.6 in
- Wheelbase
- 145.3 in
- Curb weight
- 6020.8 lb
- Seating
- 5
- Towing
- 7700 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- Combined MPG
- 72
- Electric range
- 320 mi
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | XLT | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 580 hp | 580 hp |
| Torque | 775 lb-ft | 775 lb-ft |
| Engine | Dual-motor electric | Dual-motor electric |
| Transmission | Single-speed | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Towing | 7700 lb | — |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| EV range | 320 mi | 300 mi |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 580 | 775 | — | — | AWD | |
| 580 | 775 | — | — | AWD |