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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning defines a segment

When it launches next year, this all-electric truck will set the standard rival companies like Hummer, Rivian and Tesla will have to meet.

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is a game-changing truck.

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This rig looks like an F-150 because it is an F-150. The body is the same as what's fitted to conventional models. 

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You can get the Lightning with a SuperCrew body and a 5.5-foot bed... that's it.

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Unlike regular F-150s, this one's grille is solid and it features a prominent lightbar.

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Inside, the Lightning's interior looks suitably swanky.

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The cabin's biggest change is the addition of a new 15.5-inch touchscreen. 

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Max-Recline fronts seats are offered in the Lightning.

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BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free driving aid, will be offered for this all-electric truck.

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What do you think of this Lightning badge?

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For more photos of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, keep clicking through this gallery.

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