Used Lightnings: Pros and Cons

I'm looking to pick up (no pun intended) a used F-150 Lightning (Flash or Lariat). Sites are a bit empty on both and the prices have been going up due to the problems with ICE. Ideally, I'd like a 2024 based on what I've read on the channel but there are a lot of 2023 and 2022 models for sale at much more reasonable prices.

So I have to ask - with a number of websites reporting reliability of the 2022 and 2023 models listed as "Bad" on reliability, are they safe to even look at or should I keep my eyes out for a 2024 model which reliability is listed as "Good" (which is not that great).

2024 models will likely still come with a year of warranty left while older models will not. Should I assume that the previous owner worked out all the kinks/recalls or should I stay clear?

Posted Jun 6, 2026, 9:29 PM UTC

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