1994 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Review
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What’s new
After joining the lineup last year, the aptly named Lightning, with its tire-smoking 240 horsepower, 5.8-liter V8, continues unchanged for this year.
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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1994 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.71 per gallon for regular unleaded in Texas.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$265/mo for F-150 SVT Lightning Base
F-150 SVT Lightning Base
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$198/mo
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4.75 out of 5 starsScooby, 07/14/2004
1993 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
This vehicle is not afraid to get up
and go. For this vehicle being 11yrs old
I would put it up to any new vehicle..
I would not sell it for less than 10000.
I can't remember having any major
problems with it.
I love it!
4.63 out of 5 starsBHamm47, 09/06/2007
1994 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
I will be honest with you, if you are in the market for a truck and don't care about gas mileage, this is the one for you. It not only has plenty of options for the year built, but it is very fun to drive. I never thought I'd say it, but I'll be sad when this one is gone. It handles better then most cars and has the horsepower and torque to kill your everyday import while hauling a … load of wood. Best money I have ever spent on a truck.
Very good looking and proforming truck
4.75 out of 5 starsNitti219, 02/27/2007
1994 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
I purchased this truck when I was 17 and keep it as my baby in my driveway and drive it for fun. Very nice sporty interior, handling, performance, sound, and looks. Great rare truck for a collector. It gets looks everywhere.
The Almost Perfect Truck
4.63 out of 5 starsGary's Lightening, 05/04/2006
1994 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
The 94 Lightning is a collector, very seldom seen on the used truck market. This is one of the most fun to drive, stock pickups out there. The design is classic, the power and torque are a real blast. Easy engine modifications are no hassle for those who want a little more. Add a performance cam, open up the exhaust and hold on to your seat. The interior is very supportive and … comfortable. Sport bucket seats with adjustable lumbar supports and leg extensions make for one comfortable ride. Big front and rear sway bars and anti-slip keep the traction on the road. Heavy duty E40D transmission shifts smoothly. Only downside is the mpg. Two tanks make a fill up painful, step on the pedal and forget about it.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1994 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning, so we've included reviews for other years of the F-150 SVT Lightning since its last redesign.
1994 F-150 SVT Lightning Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 12 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $265/month |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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