Ford Lightning XLT Production Increases

Demand for the Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck continues to far outstrip production. Ford is trying to change that by ramping up production of its wildly popular all-electric pickup truck. Ford said in a press release that it aims to build 150,000 F-150 Lightning trucks by the end of 2023, instead of 130,000.

Ford claims the production ramp is being done to cut customer wait times for the all-electric F-150 Lightning. The 150,000 figure puts the automaker on track to triple production of the F-150 Lightning truck. Unfortunately, most shoppers would have hoped that increased production would make the entry-level Pro trim available again, but that’s not the case. According to Ford’s website, the Pro continues to be sold out for the 2023 model year.

increase of F-150 Lightning Production at Ford’s Rogue Electric Vehicle Center is aimed directly at increasing the number of available XLT trims. The XLT trim is his second in the F-150 Lightning lineup. Ford claims that interest in the XLT has remained high since the launch of its electric pickup truck, and that production increases are therefore targeting that equipment.

“Since the launch of the F-150 Lightning, customer interest in the XLT has significantly outstripped supply, and we have worked with our suppliers to address that,” said Malin Jaja, Chief Customer Officer, Ford Model e. said. “Customers have clearly heard that they want truck deliveries to be as close to order as possible.

It’s good to hear that Ford is ramping up production of the F-150 Lightning, but some shoppers will be upset to hear it’s for the XLT instead of the base Pro.After Ford’s latest creation price increaseThe F-150 Lightning Pro starts at $61,869, while the XLT starts at $69,369. For shoppers, increased production means XLT is more accessible than ever before and wait times are shorter.

ford At this time, it is estimated that the new F-150 Lightning order for XLT will be delivered between October and November 2023. These lead times are the same for the top-of-the-line platinum trim priced at $99,969. The Lariat is priced at $78,869 and is expected to be delivered from December 2023.

The XLT trim is $4,500 more than the Pro trim, but there’s some good news for shoppers.In most available configurations, the XLT with a standard range or extended range battery pack can run up to $7,500 federal tax credit. Assuming you qualify for the full price, the XLT trim is $3,000 cheaper than the Pro. With the 2023 F-150 Lightning Pro selling out for the remainder of 2023, the XLT trim represents a great opportunity for shoppers to get into Ford’s electric pickup truck.

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