Top 7 Ford F-150 Lightning Accessories to Upgrade Your Electric Truck 2024

April 10, 2024

The Ford F-150 Lightning is a powerhouse, but you can make it even better with the right additions. Here are our top 7 picks, along with their features, pros, and cons:

1. All-Weather Floor Mats

  • Features: Deep channels to trap dirt and liquids, textured surfaces for grip, custom-fit to your Lightning’s floor for full coverage.
  • Pros: Protects your truck’s carpet from damage, easy to remove and clean, improves resale value.
  • Cons: Can be expensive for top-end brands, some bulky designs might slightly hinder foot movement.

2. Bed Liner

  • Features: Spray-in liners create a permanent, grippy surface. Drop-in liners are made of tough plastic and can be removed as needed.
  • Pros: Maximum protection against scratches and wear, prevents rust, can improve noise insulation (spray-in).
  • Cons: Spray-in liners are permanent and more costly. Drop-in liners may shift slightly with heavy loads.

3. Tonneau Cover

  • Features: Soft covers roll or fold, hard covers come in folding or retractable styles. Materials range from vinyl to aluminum.
  • Pros: Protects cargo from theft and weather, improves aerodynamics (potentially boosting range), different styles offer flexibility.
  • Cons: Soft covers offer less security. Hard covers can be expensive and block rear visibility when fully open.

4. Bed Extender

  • Features: Flips out from the tailgate, usually made of lightweight, durable metal, often features integrated tie-down points.
  • Pros: Extends usable bed space for longer items, easy to install/remove, relatively affordable.
  • Cons: Not as secure for loads as keeping them within the bed, slightly reduces rear visibility.

5. Cargo Management System

  • Features: Varies greatly- dividers, trays, boxes, etc. Designed to optimize Lightning’s bed organization.
  • Pros: Secures loose items, maximizes usable cargo space, can make loading/unloading more efficient.
  • Cons: Can get expensive for elaborate systems, some reduce overall bed capacity slightly.

6. Screen Protector

  • Features: Tempered glass offers scratch and impact resistance, maintains touchscreen sensitivity.
  • Pros: Preserves the look and function of the touchscreen, helps with resale value, usually inexpensive.
  • Cons: Improper installation can result in air bubbles or reduce touch sensitivity.

7. Phone Mount

  • Features: Different mounting styles (vent clip, suction cup, dash mount), adjustable to fit various phone sizes.
  • Pros: Keeps your phone accessible and secure, allows safe hands-free use, many affordable choices.
  • Cons: May partially obstruct vents or the touchscreen, finding the perfect mounting position can take trial and error.

Bonus Tip: Look for accessories from Ford or reputable aftermarket brands, and consider options that include professional installation.

Suhas is the founder and chief editor of vecharged.com, a leading US-based publication focused on the future of energy and mobility. With a deep passion for the technology that is shaping our world, his work focuses on providing clear-eyed analysis and rigorous, hands-on reviews of the latest electric vehicles, home solar systems, and portable power solutions. He founded vecharged to cut through the industry jargon and provide consumers with the data-driven, unbiased information necessary to navigate the clean energy transition with confidence. His insights have helped thousands of readers make smarter, more informed decisions about their energy use.

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