1995 Ford F-150

Lightning Pickup Truck

5.8L 351Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

1FTDF15R2SLA83087

Clear

Gasoline

This Lightning is in very good condition. It runs and drives excellent and it is not rusty. I am a non-smoker and the interior is in great shape. If you are looking for a 1st Generation Lightning, this one is tough to beat. Thanks for looking. The first generation Lightning was conceived by Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT), a division comprised of engineering and marketing personnel responsible for designing, developing and marketing limited-edition, high-performance vehicles for enthusiasts based on existing Ford inventory. In Ford's words: "For all intents, the F-150 Lightning is a Mustang GT with a cargo bed." Production totals for the first generation are: 5,276 in 1993, 4,007 in 1994, and 2,280 in 1995. The color breakdown is as follows: 2,691 black and 2,585 red trucks in 1993; 1,382 black, 1,165 red and 1,460 white trucks in 1994; and in 1995, Ford built 824 black trucks, 695 in red and 761 in white. Total production for first-generation Lightning was 11,563. Engine SVT built the Lightning with a high-output V-8 based on the 5.8-liter, 351-cu.in. engine. To ensure you are buying a Lightning and not just an F-150 with Lightning accoutrements, look for the "R" code in the VIN. The engine had 8.8:1 compression, a 4-inch bore and 3.50-inch stroke. The stock hydraulic, flat-tappet camshaft specifications are: duration at 0.50; intake 200 degrees and exhaust 214 degrees; advertised duration is 260 degrees intake and 274 degrees exhaust. SVT installed GT-40-type cast-iron cylinder heads, a tuned intake manifold, tubular stainless-steel headers, larger intake (1.84-inch) and exhaust valves (1.54-inch), high-flow ports, high-rate capacity fuel pump and injectors, revised combustion chambers, a redesigned air filter for improved airflow and a true dual exhaust system. Other upgrades for the basic 5.8-liter V-8 included high-silicon aluminum hypereutectic pistons, a special camshaft for optimized valve tuning and a cartridge-type oil-to-water exchanger to control oil temperatures. Engineers also programmed the engine's computer control to deliver crisp throttle response and acceptable fuel economy. Lightning output resulted in a then very healthy 240hp at 4,200 rpm and 340-lbs.ft. of torque at 3,200 rpm. Transmission Only one transmission came with a Lightning: the E4OD electronically controlled four-speed automatic. For the Lightning application, engineers recalibrated it to handle the power and added an auxiliary oil cooler. A 4.0-inch diameter aluminum driveshaft combined sufficient torque capacity with minimal weight. This transmission featured automatic overdrive with brake/shift interlock and carried the following gear ratios: 1st: 2.71:1; 2nd: 1.54:1; 3rd: 1.00:1; 4th (OD): 0.71:1; and 2.18:1 in reverse. Differential A 4.10:1-ratio rear axle housed a limited-slip differential inside a heavy-duty 8.8-inch rear end filled with synthetic lube. The rear end housing also was Lightning-specific, featuring external cooling fins to reduce temperatures. Suspension & Brakes The front suspension was standard F-150 fare, with twin I-beams. But a one-inch anti-roll bar kept things in check. The rear suspension included a rigid axle and leaf springs, as you'd expect from a pickup. The front shocks were Monroe Formula GP gas units with a 1.375-inch bore. Both front and rear anti-roll bars measured 1 inch and the entire suspension was lowered 2.5 inches from stock. The leaf springs contained a single leaf. Each Lightning had power steering, integral recirculating ball type with a 17.0:1 ratio. The steering system was reworked with a larger Pitman arm and improved-response power steering control valve. The braking system used power-assisted front disc/rear drum setup with anti-lock brakes on the rear wheels only. The rotors measured 11.72 inches and the rear drums 11.03 inches x 2.25 inches wide. These brakes brought a Lightning to a halt in 143 feet from 60 mph. Wheels & Tires The Lightning came standard with 17-inch by 8-inch aluminum wheels with Firestone Firehawk GTA P275/60HR17 blackwall tires. The back spacing on stock Lightning wheels is 4.5 inches and the stock bolt pattern is 5 x 5.5 inches. Body Like all Ford trucks at the time, the Lightning had a welded, all-steel body and featured a color-keyed rear step bumper. Buyers could order an optional color-keyed tubular bumper, as the original owner chose on our Buyer's Guide feature truck. The grille was color-keyed, along with the headlamp bezels and front bumper, which also included an integral air dam and fog lamps. If someone is selling a green 1993 Lightning, walk away, because only Raven Black and Bright Red, both without clearcoat, could be ordered. In 1994, Ebony, Crimson (a special red available only in 1994), and Oxford White were available, but now with clearcoat. All of the 1994 colors carried over for 1995. The dual fuel tanks held a whopping 34.7 gallons. The maximum payload and trailer weights stood at 745 pounds and 5,000 pounds respectively. Other options include: electric side mirrors, trailer towing package, sliding rear windows and a security group with remote keyless entry/anti-theft system on 1994 and 1995 models only. The side rear-view mirrors are black only for the first generation. Interior Look around the cabin and, at first glance, you won't find anything too much different than the standard F-150 cab. The two most obvious improvements are the perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel and the multi-adjustable cloth bucket seats. The seats themselves are incredible, and quality-wise would stack right up there with high-end Recaros. These seats are Lightning-specific and, to the owner's knowledge, not available in any other Ford product. They're covered in a charcoal tweed with Lightning embroidery on the seatbacks. Since the F-150 was designed for either a bench seat or a 60/40 split bench, it left a big hole in between the seats, which in this example is filled with a plastic floor console out of the same-generation Bronco. A rare option is a console with a fold-down jump-seat. Instrumentation includes a 6,000-rpm tachometer, 120-mph speedometer and other gauges to monitor oil pressure, water temperature, and electrical system charging. . The interior was based on the XLT trim and a Preferred Equipment Package, which included air conditioning, power door locks/windows, electronic AM/FM stereo with cassette, digital clock and four speakers, cruise control and a tilt wheel. In 1993, the only available interior color was Charcoal; Opal Gray in 1994 and Dark Charcoal in 1995. Other standard equipment included: power windows; power door locks; air conditioning; cruise control; tilt wheel; intermittent wipers and light and convenience Group B.