The greatest thing about this truck is the supercharged 5. The body frame is steel also making you feel secure when driving. A blast down a deserted, curvaceous road reveals the Lightning's handling prowess, which contradicts its 4313 pounds and formidable size. A few months later, we welcomed a bright-red Lightning into our long-term test fleet. This vehicle feels safe to be in -- not only being higher than other vehicles, but the body is wider then most vehicles.
Included were embroidered floor mats. Lightning output resulted in a then very healthy 240hp at 4,200 rpm and 340-lbs. From there, trucks were improved with bed covers, Borla exhaust systems, high-performance computer chips, running boards, bug deflectors, and stereo upgrades. I have never found this car to be unreliable. Under full throttle, upshifts come crisply at 5000 rpm. Buyers could order an optional color-keyed tubular bumper, as the original owner chose on our Buyer's Guide feature truck. The power is delivered down a 4.
Just in case, we included the towing package. My truck is sturdy and capable off road. It makes you feel secure with the body of the vehicle. Exhaust: True dual exhaust, stainless steel tubular exhaust headers. Properly equipped, an F-150 can pull up to 12,000 pounds; in contrast, the work-limited Lightning could rightfully be thought of as a Mustang with a cargo bed.
It makes you feel secure with the body of the vehicle. The engine computer was reprogrammed to take advantage of these modifications, providing crisp throttle response without affecting emissions. The sport-coupe handling, surprising in such a large vehicle, has the driver searching for open roads where the Lightning really can be pushed. The back spacing on stock Lightning wheels is 4. The maximum payload and trailer weights stood at 745 pounds and 5,000 pounds respectively.
The value for your money is amazing considering you can tow with this truck, do burnouts, and even run a 13-second, quarter-mile stock! The measured stopping distance of 143 feet came within a foot of the conventional 5. What I like most about the truck is that it is durable. There have been many repairs, spring leaf shackle, front suspension, alternator, brake lines, rotors, pulleys, and a few other things that I have had to have serviced to keep the truck running. The two most obvious improvements are the perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel and the multi-adjustable cloth bucket seats. Although this car was not built to be fast because of its size, it is quick off any line, and you can get to speed when merging onto freeways. Some say 1996 was the last year for a real truck-like F150 as the 97 model is much more car-like.
Rust has caused things to literally fall of my truck like a beam, a gas canister and pieces of the bed. You could still get regular cab, Super Cab, and Flareside configurations. This would not be a typical family vehicle, but as a family of five, we find ourselves with plenty of room for us and any our belongings. Like most vehicles, the Lightning switched to more environmentally friendly R-134A refrigerant in 1994, after using R12 Freon the first year of production. Fans of this muscle truck found it to be a fun-loving daily companion, and our logbook notes recorded an undying passion for the Lightning even after months of driving.
I always know which direction I am headed in and what the temp is outside. For '94 began offering a well-bolstered bench seat that features a fold-down center console-the perfect compromise. However, the other person's vehicle was totaled. Purchasers just need to be aware that this vehicle needs a little extra maneuvering room when driving and parking. The early models had some leaking intercooler issues that should have been replaced under warranty. Because I purchased the truck in a old condition, I have had to deal with lots of rust.
It is comparable to a semi truck. The truck was built to endure the elements. As a member of our long-term fleet, the Lightning drew a loyal group of supporters. The stock hydraulic, flat-tappet camshaft specifications are: duration at 0. Body Like all Ford trucks at the time, the Lightning had a welded, all-steel body and featured a color-keyed rear step bumper. It posses a durable quality. But a one-inch anti-roll bar kept things in check.