2nd Gen Ford Lightning Specs | 1999-04

The 2nd generation Ford SVT Lightning was released in 1999 and brought the iconic SVT styling to the F150 platform. With new body parts and a beefed up suspension, the new supercharged 5.4L V8 truck was an immediate hit. Available only as a regular cab, step side truck, the SVT Lightning was the world's fastest production truck of its time and was priced under $30,000. Designed by Roush and the SVT team, the new 5.4L got forged rods, lower compression pistons, and a forged crankshaft to handle the new Eaten supercharger. Check out our joining article going over the Lightning generations as a whole!

99-04 F-150 SVT Lightning Specs

Suspension

• Upper/Lower A Arms
• SVT Coil Springs
• Billstein Shocks
• 31mm Stabilizer Bar
• Lowered 1.5" Front

• Staggered Billstein Gas Charged Shocks
• 5 Leaf Spring Setup
• 23mm Stabilizer Bar
• Lowered 2.0" Rear

Interior

• 60/40 Split Cloth Seats W/ Leather Inserts
• Fold Up Center Console
• SVT Logo Embroidered On Backrest Of Seats
• White Face Gauge Cluster

Brakes

• Front: 12.1" Vented Rotors With Twin Piston Calipers
• Rear: 13.1" Vented Rotors With Single Piston Calipers

Production Numbers (99-04)

Year Differences

• Silver Metallic Added To Paint Options

• Lower Intake Redesigned
• Air Inlet Size Increased
• Power Increased To 380hp & 450lb/tq
• 3.55 Axle Ratio Upgraded To 3.73 Ratio
• Driveshaft Size Increased From 3.5" To 4.5"/li>

• True Blue Added To Paint Options
• Locking Lug Nuts Become Standard On All Lightnings
• Keyless Entry Becomes Standard On All Lightnings

• Revised Cylinder Heads To Address Spark Plug Blowout Problems
• Sonic Blue Replaces True Blue
• Dark Shadow Grey Introduced As A Paint Option
• Redesigned 5 Spoke Cast Aluminum Wheels
• Steering System Is Returned
• Payload Increased From 800lbs to 1350lbs