[Tom Grim]

Ordered a Lariat back in April. It was delivered to the dealer this week. After reading this forum, I discovered that I will not qualify for the 2022 tax credit because the delivery date is after Jan 1,2023. I will not qualify for the 2023 because the truck is over 80k.

I did get the price protection, and the dealer did not add a market adjustment. But the rebate was part of my financial decision to buy this very expensive truck.

Also I keep reading on this forum that the software sucks, which is a major bummer being that EV's are all about the software. I have a Tesla, so I understand how important well designed software is.
And, I have been trying for months to get Sunrun to give me an estimate on installing an inverter and charger. Dozens of calls and emails. Still no estimate.
Plus there will be dozens of new EV options this year and next. And in 2024 there will be an instant rebate at the dealership.

I will loose my $1000 dollar deposit. I don't want to be penny wise and dollar foolish. I don't have to have an EV this year. I can wait until the next Ford update or check out other Ev options in the future.

 

[jimfigler]

Did you verify with your dealer that they won't refund your deposit?

 

[Tom Grim]

No, I did not. I was just assuming. I will ask.

Thanks

 

[Voltz]

And in 2024 there will be an instant rebate at the dealership.

You still have to qualify for it. Instead of a rebate, I would think of it more as advancing the tax credit to the point-of-sale date, pending your tax filing for determining qualification.

Don't forget to get your $100 reservation fee back, unless your deposit was only $900 and you included it in the $1000.

 

[Spiffster]

Not sure what you mean by the "software sucks" but I will say the app and phone as a key works perfectly. Regarding the infotainment system, the most recent update actually has fixed a majority of my gripes with it, simplified heated / cooled seat functionality and camera access. Im fumbling with the screen much less. Android auto works like a dream. I used to own a Tesla and the software was indeed wonderful... wish they would dress up the gauge screen a little better now though... they look very plain and generic compared even to the Silverado EV.

 

[Ragnus]

I like the software. It works great, in my experience, and everything is really smooth. I got my 1100 dollars back from the reservation and deposit at signing. Sunrun does suck, but my charger arrived today and I'm having my local electrician install it. Sunrun is probably the biggest weakpoint in the whole set up.

 

[Henry Ford]

The cost is a very good reason not to go through with the purchase. It's very much a luxury/lifestyle vehicle. It happens to be a very good truck but so was my 2010 F150, you don't need to spend $80k for a good truck.

I think gripes about the software are overblown. There are issues but I think the main issues were addressed with 4.1.2. Another way to think of it is this is the worst the software will ever be.

I think I've heard exactly one use case that made sense for the Sunrun whole home backup system from a guy who has a winter home in Florida and wants his truck to keep his refrigerators going when he's not there. It's super cool technology but costs way more than a stand-alone backup generator and only works when your Ford F150 Lightning is plugged in. No Lightning = no backup generator.

 

[WWISE]

A couple of thoughts for what it's worth. Assume this is a Lariat ER. I understand not getting the tax credit. How much you would net from this on your taxes depends on your personal tax situation. Regarding the software. So far I have been impressed. I never owned a Tesla or any other EV previously. The updates including the latest 4.1.2. have been pretty much seamless and a great improvement on cabin comfort controls and overall interface. Sunrun and the whole home backup system is a marketing gimmick. No one is buying this truck to be a home generator in the event of power loss. I was able to purchase my 2022 F-150 Lightning Lariat ER at MSRP of 80K. If I get the tax credit that will be a bonus. After 3+ months of ownership here in Texas I will say this. Amazing truck. Performance, Handling, Smooth Quiet Ride, Fast Cabin Heat-Up/Cool Down, 1 Pedal Drive Mode, Blue Cruise. I charge it in my garage with the Portable 32 amp Charger provided with the truck for pennies on the dollar compared to what I was paying to fill up my 2021 F-150KR at the pump every month. My driving is local. The infrastructure for long range travel is not there yet but I think it will be in 1-2 years. This truck is a game changer in my opinion. I personally would not pay over MSRP and would opt for the ER vs SR. Just my 2 cents worth and that is probably exactly what it is worth! Thanks, Walt

 

[Firepower 2010]

Ordered a Lariat back in April. It was delivered to the dealer this week. After reading this forum, I discovered that I will not qualify for the 2022 tax credit because the delivery date is after Jan 1,2023. I will not qualify for the 2023 because the truck is over 80k.

I did get the price protection, and the dealer did not add a market adjustment. But the rebate was part of my financial decision to buy this very expensive truck.

Also I keep reading on this forum that the software sucks, which is a major bummer being that EV's are all about the software. I have a Tesla, so I understand how important well designed software is.
And, I have been trying for months to get Sunrun to give me an estimate on installing an inverter and charger. Dozens of calls and emails. Still no estimate.
Plus there will be dozens of new EV options this year and next. And in 2024 there will be an instant rebate at the dealership.

I will loose my $1000 dollar deposit. I don't want to be penny wise and dollar foolish. I don't have to have an EV this year. I can wait until the next Ford update or check out other Ev options in the future.

CURIOUS, I spoke to Ford corporate today, and they said there was no such thing as a "rebate price protection" I reserved March 2021, they told me only protection is from the time of order to delivery will be protected, but there will be no offer of rebate. I am VERY sour on this and also thinking of walking away.