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Ford F150 Lightning Impressions: Better Than I Thought

by Marques Brownlee

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Published 28 May 2021

Exclusive hands-on with the electric F150 Lightning pickup truck that Ford just unveiled! This or Cybertruck? Cybertruck First Impressions: /watch/k5_K-U48ZTo8K MKBHD Merch: http://shop.MKBHD.com Tech I'm using right now: https://www.amazon.com/shop/MKBHD Intro Track: Jordyn Edmonds http://smarturl.it/jordynedmonds Playlist of MKBHD Intro music: https://goo.gl/B3AWV5 ~ http://twitter.com/MKBHD http://instagram.com/MKBHD http://facebook.com/MKBHD

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@N3c7773 years ago Alternate title:
13 minutes of Marques trying to convince himself he is not a truck person 5629
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@shaneeikenberry74353 years ago Things I never imagined I'd see.
Ford making an electric vehicle and MKBHD making a video about a truck. What a time to be alive. 560
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@MrVandj13 years ago Out of all the gizmos and high tech accessories, it was the drain in the front trunk so you can put ice and drinks for a tailgate party that sold me. That’s awesome. 183
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@Sneaky-Snek3 years ago depending on how much power you actually have with that full battery,
you may literally be able to run a reasonably sized landscaping crew/construction project ect JUST out of this truck.... that is incredibly eye opening ... 122
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@arthurmiklaszewski62173 years ago "I'm not a truck guy, but I've been using this Ford F150 for the last six months and I really like it." 677
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@capngloval3 years ago I love your videos. You are articulate about specs, but also are good at quantifying the feel of these vehicles. Well done. 3
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@mleto34593 years ago Hat's off to an amazing and comprehensive review. Thoroughly enjoyed all the minutia and information, but most of all applauding your preparation. BRAVO! 2
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@luckieoleary64593 years ago someone sat there and thought, “lets make this truck power a house” what a genius 729
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@alexl.salgado88573 years ago Marques’s Lack of ironing on his shirt, maaaan made my day 1151
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@BrightStar38623 years ago Excellent commentary and crystal clear analysis. For the moment, I'm sticking with my old 2017 Toyota Camry LE. Starts every time, drives perfectly. Shalom, TED 1
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@BigAl605042 years ago This is a REALLY good review....not nonsense just telling us what we need to know! WELL DONE! 2
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@tayzonday3 years ago You can do a tailgate party on both ends! 8995
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@adityadatta2323 years ago MKBHD : "I'm not a truck guy"
We thought you weren't a green collared shirt guy either but here we are 511
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@TheGregoYatzee3 years ago I want this exact same power setup in an Explorer. Though, I think any truck or mid sized and up SUV should be capable of transporting a 4x8 sheet of material. Escapes and Explorers are always an inch or two too narrow. I hate the short beds of the crew cab pickups too. Fold down seats in the Explorer are nice, but the width sucks. ... 8
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@graceladesh22962 years ago I have been driving my F-150 for 6+ years and apart from the fact that my Catalysts were stolen at Coscharis, Lagos, Nigeria where I took it for the regular service and spraying, the truck is a beauty, as it is economical to maintain! I am simply addicted to it and I look forward to becoming an owner of the Ford Lightning! Thanks for the review. ... 1
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@ScarletKnightmare3 years ago The front trunk is a game changer for construction. Keep the tools locked up safe and keep the bed available for materials. I want one! 526
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@stykmooshooprk99983 years ago This has completely changed my outlook on an electric truck.... Mind blown how practical this is 333
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@TheGazingstar19713 years ago For years now I have been watching and sharing videos with my boyfriend of the future upcoming” all electric ⚡️ “vehicles. The Nikola Badger was my dream but shattered to the unveiling and luckily for this I would of missed out on our “Ford Lightening” this Truck especially from your video has really impressed us!! I have holding out for what this truck has to offer. Thanks to your video was very well thought out and you have an excellent way of describing what we all want to know. Thank you for creating this video and sharing. We appreciate you for it!! I have never always had small speedy cars or my latest is an SUV I bought my first new vehicle in 2011. I have raised my credit score to excellent and saved money in my savings for a down payment and I am ready to pay the less than 1% amount of $100 for a down payment hold for this amazing truck. Growing up I had a Ford Focus that is still running after 350,000 miles and no major work needed ever, I drive a ton for my job so my point is I have always had positive experiences with Ford and great memories of grandfather racing ford mustangs and winning 🏆 trophies for over 20 years. Grandpa would of loved to test drive these “Lightening Trucks”big time…..lol..:0) ... 1
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@burtonwheeler82413 years ago WOW this truck is so amazing I have been so excited about a car since I bought the last 1979 Ford Boss 302 Mustang from Dundalk Ford in Baltimore, Maryland.
Great review excellent presentation on features and benefits. ... 1
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@JerryRigEverything3 years ago Nice work Marques, and nice work Ford! I see the F-150 Lightning as a total win. 5382
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@PlywoodFraternity3 years ago “Ok Ford is putting out an electric f150 how do we counter that”
Dodge engineer probably: snorting a line of coke “fuck it let’s put the demon engine in a chrysler pacifica” 1196
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@tonyhenthorn39662 years ago I hope these really can be had for $40,000. The "weak" motor is still mightier than the 5.3 V8 in my 2017 GMC 1500 (430 hp vs. 353) and way better on torque (775 lb/ft vs. 383 lb/ft). 73
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@bdshiz2 years ago These will be amazing as fleet vehicles. Especially on construction sites where you're not putting on a lot of distance. 8
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@Mo-pt2ml3 years ago “How many outlets do you want for this F150?”
Ford : yes 578
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@LazyShady3 years ago Mkhbd: "Ford...ford..ford"
Me: That shirt needs to be ironed 386
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@neilclark89942 years ago Nice review. My Lightning is due around May in the Lariat in Red with Ext range battery. Nice to see the mileage up there. My Mach E mustang is at 270 and I have had as much as 318 on a warm summer day at 100%. My family will be all electric soon. ... 3
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@bigsky3003 years ago Great vid Marques. Very informative & nicely delivered. Thank you, Sir
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@TractorsChemer3 years ago Finally sufficient power bank for my Galaxy S phone. 10690
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@smartereveryday3 years ago This is the review I wanted. Thanks man. 2787
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@rossr66162 years ago Great Review Marques! One of the best.
I would like to have had some info on the DC Fast Charge Rate.
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@brianb80253 years ago I’m pretty sure this truck has more outlets then my apartment does….. 346
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@arnold43323 years ago you can plug in an iron and use that elbow rest as an ironing board for that wrinkled shirt of yours. 277
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@dnskaku3 years ago this was the best automobile/truck review I have ever seen. Great job.
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@Iceh4wkvideos3 years ago Max torque is not basically flat for an electric, its more like a logarithmic scale where its starts high and then tapers out at hight rpms.
Still this is the more useful scenario for towing. 4
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@Hphotography3 years ago Also…a good name for tailgating out of the front trunk… “Grilling” 🤦🏻‍♂️😂 542
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@paulrosanoski82183 years ago Ford understating the range in an overhyped world is a genius idea. Removing the worry from not actually being able to achieve the stated range is just so damned understated and respectful of your buyers. Great insights Marques ✌️ ... 440
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@grkuntzmd3 years ago Nice video. You might not be a truck person, but...
I bought my first ever pickup (2019 Honda Ridgeline) 2 years ago and LOVE it. I'll probably keep getting pickups from now on. It's so convenient. The F150 Lightning looks very interesting. ...
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@henrygarel95263 years ago Marques, I have heard about the Ford F-150 all electric but never really gotten excited about it. But when you made this video, I’ll probably dream about this truck with all the features you mentioned. This will probably be a market killer to other manufacturers. I would order one tomorrow if I could. Well done Ford and for Marques in making this video!!! ...
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@JunkfoodJunction3 years ago What he said: "I'm not a truck person"
How he feels: "I'm now a truck person" 624
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@sal17023 years ago We all know that "working space " will end up being a food tray 609
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@justdrewit22193 years ago Marques' internal milestones: "If I hit 16M subscribers, THEN I will start ironing my shirts for the videos" 18
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@Mitalayeka2 years ago MB, thanks for the run down on the Lightening, Include Kilometers ( Km ) conversions on your on-screen for some of us who don't use miles, thank u.
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@heathwirt89193 years ago The front trunk on this Lightning has more electrical outlets than my first apartment. 273
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@bhimbhimbhoop50793 years ago Marques probably: “how do I appeal to truck guys?”
*drags ladder and screw gun into frame 955
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@hiker01002 years ago In another five years or so, if the F-150 Lightning proves to be the real deal and is within my price reach, I would absolutely consider buying one. Ford really hit it out of the park with this one. Love how it looks like a traditional pickup truck and not some bloated monstrosity like the Hummer EV or the Tesla Cybertruck. ... 15
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@JPTech9333 years ago Excellent video, here in Canada trucks are very popular, especially in winter. These electric trucks will really help the environment - air pollution wise for sure.
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@TechByMattB3 years ago An electric truck makes a ton of sense. Most people aren't taking them very long range, the extra torque is great for towing, and having access to the battery bank for running tools is a game changer. 5471
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@justadummy80763 years ago Man’s got all this tech, and no iron for his shirt 280
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@nathanz6023 years ago I’d be looking forward for a single cab long bed, or other configurations without the crew cab. 5
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@Steventhorn3333 years ago Ok halfway thru video and I already want to order one. Video is professionally done too! Great work! 10/10 😀😀
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@JonBomers3 years ago Seeing Marquess in a polo is something I’m not used to 😂 444
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@AlgoCurioso43 years ago Don’t know if I’m more surprised by the F-150 Lighting or the fact that he’s using a turquoise collared shirt. 7114
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@melcasa2 years ago I can't wait for your updated review of this truck! I'm ready to put my order in now but I'm trying to wait a seal of approval from you :) 1
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@marcanthonypandolas40663 years ago Thanx Marques, this video was definitely insightful.
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@MarkSpurrell3 years ago I love that this truck exists. I'm not a truck guy, but Ford making an electric F-150 is going to draw a lot more people into the EV world, and I'm here for it. 4580
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@josephdestaubin74263 years ago Contractor here: the ability to weigh your cargo is very nice to have built in. Also, the vast majority of contractors don't drive anywhere near 300 miles in a day. 442
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@bigdogkropp3 years ago Nice to see the innovation of a covered storage area with a drain plug....which I have in my 2006 Ridgeline
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@thomasbeachman48332 years ago Thank you for this review - one of the BEST and most informative Reviews I've seen - thank you. I've called my local Ford dealerships and frankly they couldn't tell me anything - which was very disappointing at best. I then went onto Ford's site, and put my "build" in and the release date is showing May 2022...I guess May's not over but, can they at least be a little more accurate ? :( ...
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@BrendenChase773 years ago "Marques, This is your mother. That shirt is not crispy, baby!" 733
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@Gondamar3 years ago im dying at the fact that he was like ‘oh its a truck ill put a drill and tape measure on desk’ LMAO 252
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@floyds30713 years ago Great job! Keep doing informative content 👌
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@EmilSosnin3 years ago I do side jobs putting up framing and drywall off the grid sometimes. This is the truck for me.
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@Condor_3 years ago Marques summed up this review perfectly with one sentence: "I'm not a truck person. But." 752
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@travishutto88543 years ago Marques: Do I have time to iron out my shirt?
Ford: No 194
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@rogwheel2 years ago Awesome review!!!! I’m 61 and have a 2017 Toyota Highlander that pays off in December 2023 so I’m not in the market for a new vehicle-but if I were, I’d get the F-150 Lightning no doubt about it!!!!!
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@rosejapan29653 years ago For the First time ever, Marq is wearing collared shirt, on camera. 1046
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@jlodog3 years ago I can't be the only one who imagined the front completely stacked with ice and filled with beer 794
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@alexsachse2 years ago Awesome video. I just put down my reservation for the Chevy Silverado EV. Time to go from V8 to electric, especially for trucks. Thanks for this very informative video!
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@jefferyflemister63942 years ago 👍🏾I like your commentary! I have a 150 and I love it matter of fact this is my second one,and I was interested in the electric model now seeing your presentation I will definitely give the electric model a try!👍🏾
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@Oliur3 years ago Never knew I wanted a truck until I saw this. 2464
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@amthebear3 years ago You see a flat space for a laptop. I see a flat space to set my food 😆 163
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@barrettabney3 years ago You have great tone to your voice. It's very easy to listen to you orate about these different topics I seen so far. And your fairly through but not overwhelming with data. I like your presentations. Looking forward to many more over the years to come!
I just heard you say under $40k for the basic... wow. That is impressive.
CyberTruck for $80k or F150 for $39k... Uh, well, if my kids don't mind me spending all their inheritance... The F150 Platnum for $70k...
The warning sticker was applied to the standard outlet faceplate and is used across all lines of vehicles that use that faceplate. Ford just failed to remove the sticker after screwing on the generic faceplate. ...
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@khedrak2 years ago I'm wondering if that second glove box, as you called it isn't something more. As I notice its right next to the ventilations system and has that small 1 inch or so divider in the bottom back of the rubber insert..
My Dodge Journey has that compartment above the glove box as well, except its not just for storage. That sticky rubber inside on ours, is so our soda cans and what not don't slide around. Now I say soda cans because that compartment is connected to the ventilations system and with the air-conditioning turned on or even just the fan set to cold keeps our sodas cool or cold. Also works with the heater if you have a container that fits in there. There is also a lever on the inside left wall that opens and closes this compartment to the ventilation system. ...
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@sathvikhero77503 years ago The title of this video should be like
"I'm not a truck person, but..." 677
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@sarrum76963 years ago That’s really impressive about the 300 mile range being rated while carrying 1,000lbs. They should totally get that message out more. That’s a huge point. When I first heard the 300 mile range I just assumed that was under best circumstances to make the numbers look good. - Respect Ford, I’m impressed you went that route. ... 271
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@IronMayne2 years ago Great video and honestly I love ford trucks and all and I would buy this but that cyber truck looks different and I like different things to be exclusive and all. But the functionality of the ford is prob something I would overall use. 50-60k is doable but that new hummer is dope even at 110k ...
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@ScienceandKnowledge3 years ago It is perfect for cargo and a good alternative while losing electricity in the home. 5
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@foyrees3 years ago the fact that the lightning branding works so well, and they went so low-key with the aesthetics really does it for me. got some SHO vibes. 189
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@Imprez25643 years ago It gives me a weird feeling of comfort that even someone like Marques has wrinkled shirts laying in his room but that's all he had/wanted to wear that day. Everybody hates laundry 😂 205
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@icarussisyphus52013 years ago Great quality video and very informative. 1st class job my friend.
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@ricardorivera39093 years ago Oh yeah I’m patiently waiting for my f150 lighting, it’s hard to get but I managed one. Watching this video make me wanna make plans
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@EthanChlebowski3 years ago I too am not a truck guy, but I think I said "that's actually really cool" like 10 times during this video. 1068
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@adriana3173 years ago Lmao I love that when he is describing the truck he has a random ladder and drill in the background. 206
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@dbhomebldrs3 years ago really excellent review. Ill be looking closely at this truck and the Silverado when it comes out as I am a truck man. I agree with you it goes beyond what is expected in a truck and i'm really excited about owning one. It will be my work vehicle and the big thing I need is an 8' bed. Not having that as an option will really put off many contractors and tradesmen. 8' bed is critical. Thanks ...
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@GuySharpe3 years ago I've owned 3 Lexus sedans, had brake failure with 2 of them, so thinking about what my next vehicle will be. Watching videos on this truck, Tesla plaid, and Mercedes electric, has changed my mind about typical v8 power. Now thinking seriously about getting an electric vehicle. Thanks for your feedback. ...
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@XRenimages3 years ago Texans going to love this. big truck than can power your house when the power goes out. 937
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@EdwinRodriguez-zt5fx3 years ago My man pulled his shirt straight out the hamper for this video, dedication at its best. 165
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@jmsoustek2 years ago The fresh ladder, drill, and tape had me laughing sooo hard! Amazing detail! 2
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@notKhalid3 years ago Marques while sleeping: "I'm not a truck person" 479
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@barbaricplayer3 years ago 18 months after cyber truck was released: no hands on demos, 1 prototype with no media access
2 weeks after f150 lightening was released: multiple hands on demos for media that actually function 396
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@joepople76673 years ago My 2018 3.5 Ecoboost is just an amazing platform, and I can't imagine having an additional 200 lb/ft of torque.
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@inojoking3 years ago Finally! Companies who know cars making use of new tech. Best thing is everything looks familiar in the truck. No over engineering it. Example, normal operating door handles! 1
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@lukebowtell5903 years ago That 'Frunk' is honesty one of the most appealing aspects, having a ute and wishing I had a car trunk is honestly something I think about on the daily. To have both is just the dream 223
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@calebgodard45543 years ago Marques: we have some exclusives here
Doug Demuro: impossible 170
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@ahribernik2 years ago Well presented, good content. Keep it up mate!