FYI: Ford's marketing term for the mechanical locking feature on the rear differential is "e-locker" (b/c it's electronically, not hydraulically or vacuum actuated, I believe), not to be confused with cross-axle traction control effects, which are all software based and not a mechanical locker...

So impressed with Kyle's versatility with off-road vehicle features and the ability for ad hoc commentary. Really coming a long way from his NC days. A reliable source for sure. Hats off to the editing team as well for blending the out-of-vehicle views and interior commentary. Super helpful.

like that the spotter can just talk normally because its so quiet xD

That's why Silverado EV is coming next year and redesign Lightning in 2025 on TE1 platform. This is a modified F-150 platform where GM Silverado EV BT1 is a EV from ground up next year. Wait for Ford 2025 redesign. The Ford F-150 Lightning is already being promised a redesign for the 2025 model year. Reuters mentioned this when discussing Ford’s production plans for the Lightning.

Kyle is super impressed with the mechanical rear diff lock , he mentions it alot , and for good reason , it does a good job. But its interesting too that on the front axle there is a virtual differetial lock too , by utilisation of the brakes and software to prevent wheelspin , not as good as a full mechanical lock , but still is effective to bypass the 3 wheel drive problem when one wheel starts spinning.

I took a test drive at the Dallas Auto Show last month, those things can haul, not to mention super quiet and stealthy to boot ;)

Instant torque is incredible off-road. I was also impressed with the articulation considering the suspension setup it has.

The more of these videos I see the more excited I get, but also the more sad. I had my "spot in line" within two minutes of the announcement. Didn't so much as get an invite to order for any wave.

Can’t wait to get my XLT, even if you don’t like it 😂😂 Do you remember what efficiency the truck was getting while you were offroading?

love the F150 lighting and the R1T Rivian

This is the first I've heard that is has an actual mechanical locker. That's great! I assumed it was some sort of virtual ABS "locker". Even in the Pro model, that's crazy good value.

I'm sorry to say it, I know that there probably in every F150 lighting, but I can't wait to see how they do it with the Cyber Truck.

Thank you, always detailed and balanced. I couldn’t stand TFL truck review, most of the things they complained about the truck was not warranted for light off-road/work truck.

holy crap the audio is awesome again ! thank you!

I'd love to get the Pro version, but Ford Canada is like "No Pro for you, unless you run a fleet." So the "Base" model for Canada is the $68K XLT.

No locking front to rear -- you wouldn't need to since you have two motors, and there is no center diff or other mechanical connection front/rear to lock. The vehicle could just decide to send the same torque front and rear in off road mode. It would be interesting to know if that's what they do, or some other split, or dynamically adjusted somehow. Thanks for a great video as always.

I love the Ford BLue! I used to have XLT F-150 Ecoboost that would do Okay in things like that, with a lot of work... so, not so Okay I guess. Butt I wanted a Rivian, gave up on it b/c it will cost clost to $100K, and while I have a Jeep Wrangler RUbicon 4xe (PHEV) now, I miss having the bed and space of the F-150. My F-150 was black, but I ove the Blue! also, WHile I keep wanting to get teh XLT which make sense, I could only if you could add the pano roof to it! (I had that on my XLT, and LOVED IT!. Yeah, think while its not as hard core as the Rivian, I think if they offered a FX4 Lightning! wow! Price makes sense though. I paid like $57K for a 2019 XLT crew w/2.7L Ecoboost 4WD, and what they are asking for the Lightning mkes sense to me. the 4xe Jeep is like $64K as I bought it. Just make sure it has the tow pack, the roof, and a good sound system, and the Lariat sounds good at even $80K! (I'd still try to get XLT if I could add pano roof, tow & sound system). THink they may make a Bronco EV? :) I know Jeep is working o0n a Wrangler EV>

Dude slap some Rivian 34” tires on a lighting and have yourself a nice little sleeper offroader here

Great video. Raptor :I keep wondering why Ford did not Target the Raptor. The standard F-150 lighting has the problem of towing. The raptor is a lifestyle Truck more suitable for electric as. the Rivian and the Hummer show. Maybe the software was not ready.

I am DEFINITELY looking forward to al ALL-EV Ford F150 Raptor model with the super long suspension and 37 inch tires on it! One thing Ford MUST DO is increase driving range even if you have to put a big battery slab in the back bed. I know that much longer lasting Aluminum-Sulfur batteries are coming soon but in the meantime Ford MUST INCREASE driving range to about 600 Miles+ (960 km) by using a slab-type truck-bed battery on any new F150 models. V

It will be interesting in a few years when people start building lift kits for these things like they have in the ICE f150's

Looking forward to seeing the offroad comparison between this and the Rivian which does not have a mechanical locker as I understand it.

Unit your stuck and the battery life is to low and goes into limp mode😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Ford a good time "Slam on the accelerator pedal" - no typos here

Who supplied the diesel truck and trailer so you could make it out to the trail and back?

This truck is already nearly 100K in anything above the average trim with extended battery. And what does Kyle want? "I need a lift kit raptor version". Dude get real

You should really link this video from the other lightning videos, I didn't even know this channel existed. I was wondering if you got to do the off-road course, I watched TFLs the other day.

Wonder if they will sell them in the uk.

You drive this off road much better than Sandy Munro drives his Rivian! He could take a few lessons from you!

A software problem is figuring out how fast you are spinning is crazy hard? That just sounds ridiculous.

imagine this: Black truck, and if you could "smoke" that lightbar (whit part around lights)... make whoe truck look black. How sweet would that look? start working on it aftermarket folks! :) I really did love my F-150 XLT w/black appearance pack. :)

Why don't they have some sort of Traction control. I definitely want it to apply that extra power to the right wheel when on ice or trying to drive through a muddy field or pasture. slipping a wheel means burying your truck on boggy ground or a muddy pasture haul then your definitely stuck and walking.

You aren’t in south Texas. You are in central Texas.

How many RV parks, Nation/State parks, Campgrounds etc have charging stations? Wonder what those lines will be like and how long it will take to charge up when these are all over the camp grounds? This may bring asphalt and concrete to the last reaming green spaces that mean something in order to provide that infrastructure for all the long time charging that will need to be taking place. I hope a ton of patience is included.

seems like almost centered on may of those rocks, can you increase clearance? Wish it wasn't a prepared course.

Kyle said it - it needs a dedicated button for locking diff and more ground clearance and you have a killer vehicle. Ram will probably do that. They always take what Ford does, find the stuff it lacks, and then add those features. My Ram will allow you to put on the rear locker even in 2WD. Why? Probably cuz Ford won't. lol.

What I would like too see is how much battery power is used when towing a 9000 lb travel trailer.

I just want to see an electric raptor that would be sick

What lift for 35s no rub

Is this the same San Antonio track that every KZfaqr did this EV review. Yup .

Great video Kyle!

How is it difficult to calculate wheel speed when they have a sensor to measure it?

"off road trail" ... issa dirt road, homie

What is the price of this XLT?

Can anyone speak to the long term efficiency of electric car motors? If you have an old cell phone you'll notice that the older it gets the less it holds a charge, it lasts shorter and shorter every month. I'm wondering to what degree that will happen to these cars. Gasoline engines also decrease in efficiency as they age but not in the same way. Not ripping on electric cars, just curious.

Musk has missed the opening gate...people remember first

Does it have something like crawl control!? 😂 😂 I mean no pedal input driving like Toyota!?

Its not a real world lets go to the beach with soft send.

A rear wheel drive can do that stupid course.

This is so stupid and a vw bug could off road like you guys are doing