Used Ford F-150 Lightning for Sale nearAugusta, ME

How much does the Ford F-150 Lightning cost in today's market?

Used Ford F-150 Lightning prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Ford F-150 Lightning's current nationwide average price is $47,174, and its lowest point over the past year was $44,510. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022 and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Ford F-150 Lightning a good car?

Yes — the Ford F-150 Lightning has broad appeal if you want a familiar full-size truck shape with electric power and everyday utility. The all-generations owner rating is 4.56/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its powerful performance, smooth ride, quiet operation, and spacious cabin. They also value the electric features and the truck’s practical, modern character.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on range, charging convenience, and pricing on extended-range versions.

29.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford F-150 Lightning models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently highlight the Ford F-150 Lightning’s strong performance, smooth ride, and quiet operation. The truck also earns praise for its spacious interior and useful electric-truck features.

• Owners rate the Ford F-150 Lightning between 4.43 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed with a careful VIN check, a close look at charging history, and attention to any recall or service history tied to the specific truck you’re considering.

What should I look for when buying a used Ford F-150 Lightning?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.1% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Co-Pilot 360 advanced driver assistance systems, with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert standard; XLT adds a surround-view camera, and Lariat adds BlueCruise.
• Infotainment: a 12-inch touchscreen running Sync 4 with three years of navigation, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the Lariat trim.
• Range & charging: EPA-estimated 230 miles, 98-kilowatt hours, 131-kilowatt hours, and less than 45 minutes from 15 to 80 percent on a 150 kW DC fast charger.
• Battery health: check battery state-of-health, review how the truck has been charged over time, and confirm remaining battery warranty coverage before you buy.

Which Ford F-150 Lightning trim should I buy?

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning offers these trims:

• Pro: The entry trim is the most cost-effective way into the Lightning, with a low-$40,000 starting price and a work-focused setup that suits fleet buyers and shoppers who want the simplest path into an electric pickup.
• XLT: This trim adds more everyday convenience and is the best-value choice for many shoppers, especially if you want a more equipped Lightning without moving too far up the price ladder.
• Lariat: This trim brings heated and ventilated front seats, leather upholstery, a 15.5-inch infotainment screen, a 9.6-kilowatt Pro Power Onboard system, and a nine-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system.
• Platinum: This top trim adds phone-as-key capability, BlueCruise hands-free highway driving, massaging front seats, a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, and Max Recline front seats.

What Ford F-150 Lightning do most buyers choose?

The Ford F-150 Lightning years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first when looking for a used Lightning.

What is the Ford F-150 Lightning's resale value?

Most of the model years shown here are moving down or staying close to flat, which can work in your favor as a used buyer. One year is still rising, so pricing is not moving in a single direction across the lineup. Overall, the pattern suggests that recent Lightning shoppers can still find meaningful value, especially if they focus on the years with softer pricing.

The 2022 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2022, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Ford F-150 Lightning safe?

• 2022: 9/10

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Ford F-150 Lightning now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −2.88% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −0.75%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 29.8% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 29.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $49,251. The Ford F-150 Lightning offers a familiar full-size truck shape with practical electric-truck utility, which makes it easy to live with if you want an EV that still feels like a traditional pickup.

Consider waiting if:

• Range & charging: 230 miles, 98-kilowatt hours, 131-kilowatt hours, and less than 45 minutes from 15 to 80 percent on a 150 kW DC fast charger.
• Tech: a 12-inch touchscreen running Sync 4 and offering three years of navigation, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: Co-Pilot 360 advanced driver assistance systems, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, and BlueCruise.
• Starting price: The Lightning Pro has a starting price in the low $40,000-range, including destination.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.