- Ford cut prices on the 2026 F-150 Lightning
- The company did so without any losses to standard equipment across the lineup
- Ford also offers incentives on certain EV leases through the end of the year following the cancellation of federal EV subsidies in September
Ford is cutting prices on the 2026 F-150 Lightning. New order guide data shows 2026 Lightning prices falling by as much as $4,000 in some trims. The base price for the F-150 Lightning STX will be set at $63,345, excluding destination.
F-150 Lightning Trim Prices Fall
The STX trim serves as the new entry point to the Lightning lineup, with around 290 miles of range, 536 horsepower, and 775 pound-feet of torque. Ford also offers a standard electronically locking rear differential, new wheels, and all-terrain tires. Ford confirmed the price changes to CarsDirect, and iterated the price cuts come without losses in equipment for trim levels.
Ford’s middling Lightning trim, the Flash, will see the largest price cut, totaling $4,000. MSRP is now set at $65,995, down from $69,995. The next F-150 Lightning trim up the ladder, the Lariat, sees a $2,000 price cut, falling to $76,995 to $74,995. The Lightning Platinum, which sits at the top of the lineup, will not benefit from a price cut. It starts at $84,995.
Ford’s EV Lease Incentives Stand Alone
Ford’s price cuts don’t tell the whole story, however. On September 30, the Trump Administration’s suspension of the federal government’s long-running EV tax credit went into effect. Now, consumers must contend with EV prices without the aid of a maximum $7,500 tax credit. However, Ford has found a clever way to circumvent this, at least for now.
As of publishing, Ford will offer discounted lease rates on certain EVs that are effectively an extension of the tax credit. The company was able to accomplish this by placing down payments on existing dealer EV inventory ahead of the September 30 expiration. Now, the automaker says it will offer “competetive” lease rates through December 31 via Ford Credit, the brand’s financing arm. However, once these rates end, vehicles like the F-150 Lightning and Mach-E will become more expensive as a result of the end of federal subsidies.
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