Ford discontinues F-150 Lightning ahead of new EV and plug-in truck launches

Ford is phasing out the F-150 Lightning as it prepares to launch the Fathom, a sub-$30,000 electric pickup arriving in 2027, alongside an extended-range hybrid pickup to replace it.

First covered Sep 10, 2026 · 2:19 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Ford discontinues F-150 Lightning ahead of new EV and plug-in truck launches — Image via electrek.co

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16d Electrek Ford bids farewell to the F-150 Lightning as new Fathom and EREV pickups near — With its next-generation electric pickups arriving in 2027, the F-150 Lightning is no longer available.

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Appeared in: 2026-09-11 (#2)

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