2004 SVT F-150 LIGHTNING
The SVT F-150 Lightning soldiered into its final year on the PN-96 platform as the best-selling and longest-running sport truck nameplate of all time. For 2004, SVT finally faced some full-size sport truck competition but it was priced some $12,000 above Lightnings MSRP and couldnt match SVTs payload and towing ratings.
Whats more, despite being a 6-year-old design by 2004 the Lightning proved nearly as fast in performance tests, keeping it in a class by itself when it comes to bang for the buck. As Fords F-Series moved to yet another new platform and V8 powertrain, Lightning ended production as the only factory-built truck on the market capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in a shade over 5 seconds and reaching a top speed of just under 148 mph and yet still tow a 5,000-pound trailer or carry up to 1350 pounds of payload for under $34,000. Second-generation SVT Lightnings enjoy a loyal following today.
Whats more, despite being a 6-year-old design by 2004 the Lightning proved nearly as fast in performance tests, keeping it in a class by itself when it comes to bang for the buck. As Fords F-Series moved to yet another new platform and V8 powertrain, Lightning ended production as the only factory-built truck on the market capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in a shade over 5 seconds and reaching a top speed of just under 148 mph and yet still tow a 5,000-pound trailer or carry up to 1350 pounds of payload for under $34,000. Second-generation SVT Lightnings enjoy a loyal following today.