2026 Ford F-150 Lightning
2026 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: STX
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Ford F-150 Lightning snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning typically asks about $50,300 versus a $53,500 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. Our last NHTSA refresh shows no open recalls and no owner-complaint filings for the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning. Versus 2025, the trim lineup shifted — compare added and dropped trims before you pay up.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$50,300
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$53,500
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
0
NHTSA filings
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 2026 F-150 Lightning?
Our last NHTSA refresh shows a clean sheet for the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning — still verify the VIN before you buy.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year in our last refresh.
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the trim lineup shifted vs 2025. Check added and dropped trims below before you pay more for 2026.
Trims added: STX
Trims dropped: Platinum, XLT
How much does a used 2026 F-150 Lightning cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $50,300 in typical used asking against a $53,500 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $53,500
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $50,300
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$3,200 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 F-150 Lightning?
The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 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 2026, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet.
- About 229.9 × 79.9 in (L×W)
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
STX replaces XLT for 2026.
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 580 hp, 290 mi. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
580 hp
EV range
290 mi
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 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
- Electric
- 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.
- Electric range
- 290 mi
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 580 | — | — | — | AWD |