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2002 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning User Reviews

2002 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 5 reviews

  • Performance:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Appearance: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
  • Build Quality:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5
  • Overall:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5

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"power" 5 reviews
"reliable car" 2 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 2 reviews

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Jared writes:
2002 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB Review
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Power, sound, acceleration, handling and reliability.

Cons

Gas isn't cheap anymore.

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Gotta Experience One At Least Once In Your Life. — 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 ever made. Gas mileage sucks and it requires premium. An absolute blast to drive balls to the wall. Bottom line: with minor bolt-ons you can run 12s at the track one weekend and haul your boat to the lake the next.

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

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Stacey writes:
2002 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB Review
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Engine

Cons

Plugs

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Magnificent — 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 strongly. Still it's brilliant. Anything else?

Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.)

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Jesper writes:
2002 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB Review
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Excellent daily driver even with lots of mods

Cons

Always have to park at the far corner of the parking lot

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Svt Lightning: Practical Grunt With Loads Of Fun Factor — Outstanding straight line performance and easy to modify with lots of inexpensive bolt-ons. Every DIY'ers best compromise for a daily driver with grunt and yet practical on weekends hauling mortar from the supply store. Typical Ford interior with plastic look and feel but nice suede seats with embroidered SVT logo's.

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Chris4968 writes:
2002 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB Review
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Motor and Utility

Cons

Auto trans, brakes.

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Deep Power, Shallow Brakes, Surprisingly Composed In The Twisties. — One great motor in a solid frame. The transmission leaves something to be desired, Namely a manual. Mild Brake fade. 3.73 final drive is a bit high for my liking and for highway travel. The suspension is old design but works adequately, A touch too soft for true sport driving but nice for a daily driver. Can be surprisingly quick when pushed hard. But best of all I can roll my bike in the back and go where ever.

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Jordan writes:
2002 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB Review
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It's the fastest truck in the world

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None!

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I Love It! — Performance - very fast acceleration, 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds. Quality- good durability but some plasics in the truck could be better. Appearanc - amazing! Cost - gas is expensive, only maintenance costs- rear tires Fun- The most fun truck made PERIOD!

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

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Cost $15,692 Average Instant Market Value $8,722 Average Instant Market Value $13,858 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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2001 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Reviews

Great Truck By USFOpinion

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 off... Read More

Awesome By sford4597

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... 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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