1999 FORD LIGHTNING PRICE UPGRADE
Continuing with the idea of a "smoother" design, Ford decided to upgrade the front suspension to an independent, which gives more comfort and maneuverability, leaving behind the old twin beam suspension. The PN-96 mules went into testing 1993, with prototypes running from early 1994. The end result by Bob Aikins reached in November 1992 and frozen for production in February 1993, took the aero styling further with a rounded nose on the new F-series. By 1991, designers had developed clay models indicative of car-like styling, based on a new design theme.ĭespite the disapproval from focus groups towards "softer" styling during 19 in concept design clinics, Ford management backed the "aero" design philosophy. In mid-1990, Andrew Jacobson was designated as design director for the PN-96 truck program. In late 1989, during mid-stage development of a facelift due in late 1991 for model year 1992, Ford commenced the PN-96 program on a new truck platform and designated Thomas Baughman as chief engineer. Through its production, the model line was assembled by multiple Ford facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico after its replacement in 2004, this generation was rebranded as the Ford Lobo in Mexico from 2004 to 2010 (when it was replaced by the twelfth-generation F-150). For 2002, Lincoln-Mercury marketed its own version of the F-Series, introducing the Lincoln Blackwood as the first Lincoln pickup truck. The F-150 again served as the basis for Ford full-size SUVs, as the long-running Ford Bronco was replaced by the five-door Ford Expedition for 1997, with Lincoln-Mercury introducing the Lincoln Navigator for 1998. In a significant model change, the tenth generation was developed only for the F-150 (and later a light-duty F-250), with the ninth-generation F-250 and F-350 replaced by the all-new Ford Super Duty variant of the F-Series for 1999.Īlongside its all-new body and chassis, the tenth-generation F-150 saw further changes to the F-Series line, including the retirement of the Twin I-Beam front suspension (the first Ford light truck to do so), an entirely new engine lineup, and the addition of a rear door (later two) to SuperCab trucks. The first ground-up redesign of the F-Series since 1980, the tenth generation saw the introduction of an all-new chassis and a completely new body. The tenth generation of the Ford F-Series is a line of pickup trucks produced by Ford from the 1997 to 2004 model years. While it may sound tempting to buy this and keep it in storage for another 20 years to see how high up its value will go, who would ever have the patience and the self-control to do that instead of taking her out at least once a week? On that note, I'm definitely putting this truck on my list for the future.
The price tag for this collector item was $31,745 back in the day, and it is now being offered for $41,995. The American Racing Torq Thrust wheels were installed to accommodate modern performance tires, but worry not, the original wheels and tires are included in the deal as well.
The truck is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and the odometer only shows 7,426 miles (11,950 km), which means it should be ready to offer its new owner several more years of fast trucking action. A total of 28,124 trucks were built between 19, which means this is one of 6,381 SVT Lightnings built in the year 2001. With this being a 2001 model, it has had some upgrades versus the 19 versions, so it sits now at 380 horsepower and 450 lb-ft (610 Nm) of torque, with all models using a 4-speed Ford 4R100 overdrive automatic gearbox. Speaking of which, this thing uses a 5.4-liter V8 unit that is also supercharged. The side exhaust, the muscle-car reminiscent wheels, and the overall aggressive stance of this truck will have you turn your head even before the engine is fired up. You don't even have to be all that knowledgeable when it comes to cars to realize that this is one heck of a truck. The SVT Lightning, God that does have a nice ring to it.
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