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2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning User Reviews

2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 7 reviews

  • Performance:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 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:4.6 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
  • 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" 2 reviews
"power" 2 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 2 reviews

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Jasper writes:
2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB Review
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Too many to list

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Police know you're fast so they'll follow you

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The Ultimate Truck — 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 can start speeding again. The supercharger screams like a freaken hawk, loud enough to scare any measly sedan or week- sauce truck next to you. Overall, the king of the road.

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

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Richard writes:
2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB Review
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supercharged

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speeding tickets

45

Sweet — this truck is fast. very fast.If you were to be looking for a fast truck thats will blow awayany little toy that they call a car, this would be the truck and it is made in the great states of america!

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

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Justin writes:
2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB Review
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to expiriense the true thrill of driving

Cons

not fast enough

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Amazing — the svt lightning is a very fun truck to drive in but you do have to be very careful that you maintain controll. the supercharger on the svt lightning screams soo loud, you will know that you are in a true performance vehicle.

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

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Mo writes:
2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB Review
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fun factor, will sit you back in the seat

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none that i have found yet

25

Wish They Still Made Them — whast not to like it's a truck that outruns most cars on the road... nothing mroe fun than having a camero/firebird pull up beside me and blistering them all the while knowing i can use the thing to pull a trailer if i wanted as well!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Jamall writes:
2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB Review
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Supercharger..Side Exhaust..fast..different looking truck..nice body kit

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eats gas..same old ford inside console controls

45

Very Fast And Worth Getting If You Can Afford The Gas..it Is A Very Fun Truck — 5.4 supercharged engine..very sporty look to it..fast and fun...but its a pretty heavy truck..gets a lot of attention..handling is like a sports car..overall it is a great truck except the cost of maintaining it

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Deven writes:
2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB Review
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reliable. performs like sports car

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bad on gas

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Clean Looking Truck... — trucks in excellant shape. 78,000 kms. 5.4L Supercharges engine. functioning ram air hood. 20' chrome eagle rims. billet grills. k&n intake. side exit exhaust. suede and leather interior. alpine screen.

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gixer44 writes:
2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2 Dr Supercharged Standard Cab Stepside SB Review
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Accelleration

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Wind noise

gixer44
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This Is Not Just A Pick-up Truck!! — 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 be no comparison there anyway. The stereo leave a little to be desired also. But there again I'm comparing it to my Lariat that has a premium stereo, and that's not fair.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $19,053 Average Instant Market Value $12,563 Average Instant Market Value $25,148 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 15 18 22
Horsepower 380 231 390
Crash Test Rating 5 5 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 40.9 41.3 41.8

Reviews From Other Years

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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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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