The Ford F-150 Lightning, Ford's newest creation, represents a massive evolution in the physical design of cars. It is equipped with a frunk, which comes with a ton of features.
The frunk, roughly derived from the word "trunk," is an actual trunk located at the car's front instead. The Lightning's frunk is the biggest and most powerful in the car industry. It measures at a little over 14 cubic feet and can hold as much as the Honda Civic's trunk can!
Ford's F-150 Lightning is an electric pickup truck that can single-handedly power a house for days with 9.6-kW of electricity; this is achieved through an intelligent backup power that transmits juice from the car's battery into the house's electrical system.
The electric Ford offers features that you can't get from the average gas truck, from an independent rear suspension to the most talked about "Mega Power Frunk," which offers more storage space than a Toyota Corolla Sedan.
Let's take a look at what makes the Ford Lightning frunk so special.
Superior Power Outlets
Ford has a slightly unusual name for its best-selling feature, "the mega power frunk."
The Ford Lightning's frunk features four 120 volt power outlets. It also includes USB and USB-C plugs. This powerful frunk provides 2.4-kilowatts of power capable of running a jackhammer and a cement mixer simultaneously!
Outdoor enthusiasts who might crave a movie night in the outdoors are guaranteed maximum satisfaction as the frunk is also able to power a speaker, a food vending machine, or even a projector. If rationed properly, this truck can power a house for ten solid days.
Inside the Ford Ligthning Frunk
Unlike any other pickup truck, the F-150 Lightning's frunk comes equipped with lights fixed on its ceiling. These lights are designed to illuminate the entire frunk. The lights in there can serve as a companion if the frunk is transformed into a mini workstation. They can be powered on or turned off with the aid of a simple button.
This powerful truck features a rubberized floor base that keeps things in place, preventing them from moving around too much, and also includes some hooks that can hold little bags, like grocery bags, paper shopping bags, and the likes. Tie-down points are also included to keep larger bags with straps in place during drives.
It is fitted with an ample, waterproof, lockable storage space that keeps the cargo safe from the elements. The frunk is capable of holding two golf bags comfortably, with enough room left for other things. The frunk is designed with a drain to place a cooler in there with no worries.
The drain works to get rid of excess liquid that might clog or make the original trunk wet and sticky. The drain allows you to hose the frunk out if it ever gets dirty, saving you a ton of stress and money as it is easy to clean it out. This feature makes the frunk an excellent choice, especially for individuals who love the outdoors.
Ford specially designed this frunk to give it a unique look and a classy finish and also went ahead to patent the front part of the truck. The grille area is designed to move out of the way to allow the front part of the frunk to open up.
The front and rear bins attached to the frunk are also designed to move. The front bin can easily be moved out of the way for the driver to gain access to the rear bin.
Storage And Accessibility
The Ford lightning's frunk equally features extra storage space underneath a panel on the frunk's floor.
The panel located in the frunk's layer can also function as a divider for keeping groceries and other smaller cargos organized. This panel is also reversible as it has spots for drinks on one side and a surface made with rubber designed to match the rest of the interior on the other side.
The entire frunk area is designed such that it is easy to lift, which in turn makes it very easy to load and unload things. The incredible thing is the lifting can be done either through the FordPass app, the 15.5-inch Portrait Touchscreenin the car, or with the aid of an exterior button.
The frunk's standard opening height might be too high for reach but can be lowered to the driver's preferred position by holding down the close button. Regardless of all these, the frunk can still be closed manually, which adds a nice feel.
Final Thoughts
With the ability to carry cargo worth 400 pounds, USB ports, and 120-volt outlets, Ford's F-150 Lightning Frunk' is considered a lifesaver. This frunk is perfect for camping, as you can power your phone, plug flashlights, and even create an easy-to-clean workspace. All in all, the Ford Lightning frunk serves its purpose.