From Transport Evolved.

This video was originally filmed as a review of the 2025 F150 Lightning Lariat — but the day we were due to publish it, Ford unceremoniously canceled all future F150 Lightnings – and instead promised the name plate would be added to a plug-in hybrid instead. We’ve got some pretty strong feelings about that here at the channel, but, save for an impromptu introduction filmed by Nikki in her studio with a cup of tea – here’s the full review in its original form.

… Because while the F150 Lightning lariat is an expensive vehicle… sorry.. WAS an expensive vehicle to buy new, we think it’s still worth buying as a used truck.

Here’s why.

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*⏱️ Chapter Breakdown:*

00:00 – Editorial Note: Yeah, They just cancelled this truck in BEV Form…
03:51 – Introduction – Music: Southern Call – Black Motorcycle (https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/black-motorcycle/130139)
05:32 – Montage – Music: Josh Leake – Young Summer (https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/young-summer/3275)
07:06 – Yes, Nikki owns a previous model year variant
08:18 – It’s a big truck…
08:40 – How many people use this truck… unfortunately
10:29 – Bluecruise 1.5
14:10 – A note about the B-Roll and our review filming
16:43 – Automakers say people want higher-end vehicles – we want to review entry-level versions!
18:03 – The F150 Lightning Lineup – And What You Can Buy
26:11 – Around Town
28:22 – The challenges of finding alternatives…
30:06 – It’s better in the countryside
31:46 – Less Sunday Drive, More Get The Job Done
32:48 – Farmers DO use these!
37:00 – Closing Thoughts
40:54 – As a new vehicle, it’s not good value… but as a used one? Absolutely.

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*🎙️ Credits:*

Host: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Camera, Edit, Color: Vi Horton
Art & Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Music: via Artlist.io