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I personally think that parts availability (and possibly the ability to obtain qualified service) will dictate values on these trucks in the future. I think that in 5 years it’ll become very hard to get powertrain parts, and in 10 years it’ll be a niche market or eBay or salvage yard search when a guy needs critical parts. I realize Ford stated that they will support these for 10 more years but I don’t believe it. I’ve seen many vehicles recently that are less than 10 years old and already have difficult parts availability. With the nature of these EVs, I don’t see Ford stocking 15” infotainment screens, electric motors, battery modules, AC/DC converters, etc. for these in the year 2035. I just don’t think it’ll happen.
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I personally think that parts availability (and possibly the ability to obtain qualified service) will dictate values on these trucks in the future. I think that in 5 years it’ll become very hard to get powertrain parts, and in 10 years it’ll be a niche market or eBay or salvage yard search when a guy needs critical parts. I realize Ford stated that they will support these for 10 more years but I don’t believe it. I’ve seen many vehicles recently that are less than 10 years old and already have difficult parts availability. With the nature of these EVs, I don’t see Ford stocking 15” infotainment screens, electric motors, battery modules, AC/DC converters, etc. for these in the year 2035. I just don’t think it’ll happen.
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The truck is still amazing and meets every one of my needs the way I utilize it. Soon we may be selling our remote cabin, and the truck will be used to transport belongings the 125 miles with a 6’ X 12' Cargo trailer to a new place. Perfect for this usage
Used Lightnings are an excellent value today if you can find one the way you want it equipped.
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This makes no sense. It’ll still be a functional truck, possibly with less advanced tech but FAR from obsolete.
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Then why is Ford discontinuing the Lightning?