Ford F-150 Lightning named MotorTrend Truck of the Year

[wemay]

CNN: Ford F-150 Lightning named MotorTrend Truck of the Year, the second electric pickup in a row.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/13/business/motortrend-truck-of-the-year-ford-lightning/index.html

 

[billt460]

Motor Trend... Isn't that the one with the full page Ford ad right next to the, "Truck Of The Year" announcement?

 

[wpod]

The media serves their advertizing clients.

 

[billt460]

The media serves their advertizing clients.

Agreed. Which is why their selection of, "Truck Of The Year" carries about as much weight, as a restaurant saying on their menu, "Voted Best In The City".

 

[wpod]

Most people believ e the media like it is the gospel truth.

 

[4WD]

I like those - but only buy white vehicle’s - so the corny comments would set me off …

 

[4WD]

Agreed. Which is why their selection of, "Truck Of The Year" carries about as much weight, as a restaurant saying on their menu, "Voted Best In The City".

Right there with person of the year - or even a Nobel these days …

 

[WobblyElvis]

Hoovies Garage has some very interesting videos on his Ford Lightning. Towing with it was a bit of an eye opener.

 

[billt460]

Anyone who thinks the can buy one of these things, and actually tow anything with it, is going to be both disappointed, as well as find themselves inconvenienced, if not flat out stranded. Range and recharging continues to be a never ending issue with EV's..... Made even worse with EV trucks.

 

[Marcozi]

Ford just added a 3rd shift at its Rouge plant because it can't keep up with demand for the Lightning.

 

[MNgopher]

Its almost like there actually are scenarios where these work... co-worker has one and loves it so far...

As far as the youtube channels, etc go... Its almost like throwing red meat to a certain fan base. Generates clicks and more hysteria.... Kind of like most posts on EV's and solar and wind energy seem to go here...

 

[HoosierJeeper]

"Towing aside, the Lightning performs its intended functions better than any other F-150 model." - basically, "besides doing what a lot of truck owners expect to do...."

 

[fsdork]

Its almost like there actually are scenarios where these work... co-worker has one and loves it so far...

As far as the youtube channels, etc go... Its almost like throwing red meat to a certain fan base. Generates clicks and more hysteria.... Kind of like most posts on EV's and solar and wind energy seem to go here...

Hoovie's videos on the truck are pretty fair, IMO. Obviously the shouty text on the thumbnail has to grab attention, but beyond that he does try to look at it from all sides. That's not to say other channels don't have a slant - I probably don't watch them.

 

[Blueshound]

Around town towing seems fine for a homeowner or lawn service for example. But obviously not suitable for a travel trailer or cross country. For an all around vehicle it's pretty awesome.

 

[alarmguy]

CNN: Ford F-150 Lightning named MotorTrend Truck of the Year, the second electric pickup in a row.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/13/business/motortrend-truck-of-the-year-ford-lightning/index.html

I think it was a pretty upfront article. They clearly state the performance advantages and clearly state it's not ready for prime time truck duties as far as towing goes.
It's pretty clear, if you're going to tow over distance an EV is not for you.

AS EVs become popular I do think some EV owners will look at gasoline owners with admiration that the gasoline power can refuel their vehicle in minutes anyplace in the country and drive another 300 to 400 miles carefree to the next station.
Of course in a local setting, EVs (at the right price of an economy car) will shine and in a performance setting for the same reason.

 

[2005jettatdi]

Is this the kiss of death. Motor Trend named the Chevrolet Monza the car of the year back in the 70s.

 

[alarmguy]

Is this the kiss of death. Motor Trend named the Chevrolet Monza the car of the year back in the 70s.

Well I would say it's acceptable to have a mistake every 50 years or even less than every 50 years!

 

[billt460]

Is this the kiss of death. Motor Trend named the Chevrolet Monza the car of the year back in the 70s.

Chevy most likely spent the most on advertising in Motor Trend that year.

 

[jeepman3071]

I applaud Ford for their innovation, but "truck of the year" is kind of hilarious.

 

[PimTac]