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2001 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning User Reviews

2001 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 10 reviews

  • Performance:4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars 4.9 / 5
  • Appearance:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5
  • Overall:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5

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"speed" 5 reviews
"power" 3 reviews
"ride" 3 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 6 reviews
"heavy car" 3 reviews

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Martin writes:
2001 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB Review
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Great presence, acceleration, handling, sound

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Nobody wants to race it.

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Great Truck — You can haul stuff, or you can haul ass, your choice. Either one would be done well with this truck, all around it has the BEST fuel economy of all my cars, average 24mpg both city and highway.

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Bill writes:
2001 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB Review
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Boost! Most people don't know what it is, until you blow them away.

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To heavy of a right foot can have mileage in the single digits. Tires cost a fortune!!!

55

If God Owned A Truck, This Is It! — I traded my Cobra Mustang for this vehicle. I thought "it's a truck" and I can deal with it not being a Mustang. No...it's a Mustang with a bed on it. The supercharger make beautiful noises. Seriously fast and great to drive on trips. Add some more boost and it's almost the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

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Prof_Mojo writes:
2001 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB Review
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It will go VERY fast.

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It is a gas hog, and it has a lousy payload rating

Prof_Mojo
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2001 F150 Svt Lightning --the White Elephant — It WILL go fast. And yes, it actually has less than 10K on the odometer. It was bought on a whim when it first came out and has been kept in the garage its entire life. Sure it's a gas hog, but show me an F150 that isn't.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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USFOpinion writes:
2001 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB Review
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11 sec vehicle that still tows the boat!

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Gas hog... 11-12mpg

USFOpinion
25

Great Truck — I have had 3 lightnings, and this one is by far the best one so far. Lots of great towing ability, racing ability. The only bad part is the gas mileage, but the value is very stable, which helps offset that cost.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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sford4597 writes:
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very fast,  good looking

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tough on gas

sford4597
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Awesome — very fun driving vehicle, has alot of power and handling for a full size truck. good riding vehicle for interstate driving, fun to drive around the city. not very economical on gas, not very good for long trips. holds goog resale.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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dktuc writes:
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Extremely fast, uniquely rare, exhilarating daily driver.

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Fuel economy.

dktuc
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Excellence Meets Practicality — One of a kind truck that was of limited production. A supercharged engine with a sports suspension makes this daily driver so extraordinary. Has many other practical features including towing capability, standard half ton truck bed. A pleasure to own and drive.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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QUIKBRIK_01 writes:
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I love horsepower!! I love torque!! I love speed!!!

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none!!!

QUIKBRIK_01
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Buy One And Mod It!!! — I love this truck!!! I've had her for 6 years and have done quite a few mods. Hoping for a 10 second pass this year on 93 pump gas. I've built her using JDM Engineering in Freehold NJ and they have helped me along every step of the way.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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tampajimbo writes:
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sleeper and can haul things and ass

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gas mileage

tampajimbo
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Like It Till It Eventually Cost To Much To Have — fun to drive , powerful, can tow, can carry things, rare, pretty quick, handles good, nice styling, , a couple bad things is oil vapors in intake track, has a clunk at full lock turn, and the gas milage around 10 mpg, with the mods, but its fun to beat cars with a heavy truck

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Christian1049 writes:
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fast truck and can still tow a good size trailer!

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very hard to work on...

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Great Truck If You Leave It Stock — good over all, gas is 12.9 city and 15.9 highway- (better then the normal 5.4 f-150)

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Chris writes:
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Engine, Brakes, cornering ability, its a truck

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Mpg, heavy

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? — It is built like a sports car but is a pick up, u can with alot of performance cars but still haul wood or a camper around.

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Cost $15,599 Average Instant Market Value $7,898 Average Instant Market Value $14,270 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 15 19 23
Horsepower 380 202 320
Crash Test Rating 8 8 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 40.9 40.9 41.8

Reviews From Other Years

2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Reviews

This Is Not Just A Pick-up Truck!! By gixer44

Very fast, everything I thought it would be. Used to driving a Lariat before buying this truck and found it has a lot more wind noise than the Lariat does. I'm sure everyone will agree there should ... Read More

The Ultimate Truck By Jasper

Draws attention wherever you go. I swear i've been asked to sell this truck so so many random people on the street. Police know you're fast so they'll tail you for a while before leaving then you c... Read More

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2003 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Reviews

Powerful By Pease92

I like everything about it for the most part. The things I dislike have to do with the nature of the vehicle rather than a flaw in its design. An example of this is how the interior is limited to two/... Read More

Excellent Vehicle By Tim

its got 600hp in a truck could anyone ask for more. Quality-There are very few made and most are taken well care of Cost- about 36k Fun-Fun at the strip or street Appearance- Offered in great colors a... Read More

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2002 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Reviews

Gotta Experience One At Least Once In Your Life. By Jared

Stupid amounts of torgue. Ability to roast tires at will. Supercharger whine makes me excited... If you know what I mean. Handles better than any truck and better than most cars. Best looking truck ev... Read More

Magnificent By Stacey

The Lightning's plugs have a tendency to be shot out; however, it's overall build is strong. The appearance is magnificent and the engine can give you shivers. SVT could have marketed it a little more... Read More

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2000 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Reviews

Awesome By Christopher

Amazing power in this little truck. Gets terrible gas mileage but it worth every penny. At stock it dose a 14.2 sec quarter mile and there are tons of modification you can do to it. And it looks mean ... Read More

Ford Svt Lightning By Mark

the most versitile sports vehical on the planet. 380hp stock.... few mods to pump over 400hp and 500tq and seriously eat up anything you encounter on the street. Very fun truck to drive. great value f... Read More

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1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Reviews

Just A Fun Truck To Drive By Bradley

This is a fun vehicle to drive,,its a truck,,but proforms like a car,,o to 60 in 6 seconds,,only 30 thousand miles on it,,i just love to go fast,,it will leave other vehicles in my rear... Read More

Quick As Lightning By Susan

cool looking, fast, apperance in cool lookin and has great stance a bit bumpy due to be lowered and have to watch front spoiler but great muscle truck great american truck for all sorts of reasons. a... Read More

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