2001 Ford F-150

From the private collection of a Ford Enthusiast  2001 --- Second Generation FORD SVT LIGHTNINGSWorlds Fastest  Production Pickup(s)

 

2001 Ford SVT Lightning SECOND GENERATION – Black  -   with 36. 01 miles it has always been garaged in a conditioned garage.    Of the 6381 manufactues. nbsp;  1908 were BLACK. VIN: 2FTZF07311CA56304

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 The SVT Lightning held the title of "World's fasted production truck" during its 5 year lifespan. It was not until 2003 that Guinness certified the title after a production Lightning was clocked at 147 mph.

• 1999 and 2000 model year Lightnings could complete a 1/4 mile drag race in 14. 6 seconds with a trap speed of 97 mph.

• A 3rd generation SVT Lightning using the 2005 model year F-150 platform was unveiled in 2004. but the concept never became a reality.

 

The Second Generation 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Ford re-introduced the Lightning in 1999 based on the new-for-1997 F150. The new truck features an Eaton supercharger to boost power. Produced from 1999 through 2004. a total of 28. 24 trucks were made. The truck was only offered as a two-door standard-cab truck. with step-side bed. The truck offers 360 horsepower and 440 lbs-ft torque. and records a 6. 2 second 0-60 time.

For 2001. the truck receive several upgrades. The air intake manifold offers improved airflow. to yield 20 additional horsepower to reach 380hp. Torque also improves to 450 ft-lbs. Resulting 0-60 times have dropped to 5. 8 seconds. The truck features an aluminum driveshaft. and a 3. 73:1 rear axle ratio. Mono-tube Bilstein shocks improve handling. while the passenger side shock is repositioned in front of the axle to reduce axle-wrap.

 

SUPERCHARGED 5. 4L SVT V-8 SPECS

Engine Configuration:

90 degree V-8

Production Facility:

Ford Modular Engine Plant (low volume production line) in Windsor. Ontario Canada

Displacement:

5. 4 liters. 330 cubic inches

Bore x Stroke:

3. 40" x 4. 10" (90mm x 105. 6mm)

Compression Ratio:

8. 4 : 1 (lowered for forced induction)

Induction/Aspiration:

Eaton Gen IV roots type supercharger. 8 psi forced induction. Dual-bore 57mm throttle body (single throttle body with dual 57mm ports). Water-to-air intercooler.

Cylinder Heads:

Aluminum. 2 valves per cylinder. 44. 5mm diameter intake valve. 36mm exhaust valve.

Pistons:

Forged steel

Rods:

Sinter forged allow connecting rods

Crankshaft:

Forged steel

Exhaust:

Tuned cast iron exhaust manifolds (listed as "header style" manifolds)

Redline:

5. 50 rpm. with fuel shutting off at 5. 00 rpm

Horsepower:

• 360 hp @ 4. 50 rpm (1999 & 2000 model years)
• 380 hp @ 4. 50 rpm (2001 - 2004 model years)

Torque:

• 440 lb-ft @ 3. 50 rpm (1999 & 2000 model years)
• 450 lb-ft @ 3. 50 rpm (2001 - 2004 model years)

 

SVT LIGHTNING MODEL YEAR CHANGES

2001 Model Year

• Engine air inlet size increased. lower intake manifold redesigned. performance increased to 380 hp and 450 lb-ft (from 360 hp and 440 lb-ft).  
• 3. 73 axle ratio replaces 3. 55 ratio.  
• Driveshaft size increased from 3. 5" to 4. 5".

 

SVT LIGHTNING PRODUCTIONS NUMBERS

 

2001 MY

Total Produced:

6. 81

Black

1. 08

Bright Red

1. 22

Oxford White

1. 70

Silver Metallic

1. 81

 

 Ford Lightning

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Ford Lightning History

eneration 1993 1994 1995

The first Lightning was the 1993 Ford Lightning F-150. Produced in limited number in 1993. 1994 and 1995. Originally offered in black or red. the color white was added for 1994 and 1995. There were a total of 11. 63 Ford Lightning trucks procuded of the first generation. Offered only in a standard-cab short-bed fleetside (styleside).

The truck was born amongst the engineers and marketing executives at Ford's Special Vehicle Team. This team transforms pedestrian production vehicles into asphalt-pounding race machines.

The Second Generation 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

 

Ford re-introduced the Lightning in 1999 based on the new-for-1997 F150. The new truck features an Eaton supercharger to boost power. Produced from 1999 through 2004. a total of 28. 24 trucks were made. The truck was only offered as a two-door standard-cab truck. with step-side bed. The truck offers 360 horsepower and 440 lbs-ft torque. and records a 6. 2 second 0-60 time.

For 2001. the truck receive several upgrades. The air intake manifold offers improved airflow. to yield 20 additional horsepower to reach 380hp. Torque also improves to 450 ft-lbs. Resulting 0-60 times have dropped to 5. 8 seconds. The truck features an aluminum driveshaft. and a 3. 73:1 rear axle ratio. Mono-tube Bilstein shocks improve handling. while the passenger side shock is repositioned in front of the axle to reduce axle-wrap.

 

cle Specification:

Exterior:  2001

Autolamp automatic on/off headlamps                                         Color-keyed door handles Color-keyed grille/headlamp surrounds                                      Dual pwr mirrors w/color-keyed cap. turn signal indicator Removable locking tailgate w/black handle                                  Speed-dependent interval wipers Unique color-keyed rocker moldings                                           Unique round clear lens fog lamps

·   Box-rail/tailgate moldings                                                           Color-keyed front/rear step bumper

·   Dark-tinted rear window glass                                                    Dual rear access doors

·   Sliding rear window                                                                   Unique upper & lower grilles

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·   Unique clear lens headlights/tail lights/front turn signals             Unique LED center high-mounted stop light w/cargo box lights

Interior:

Air conditioning                                                         Auxiliary pwr point in instrument panel Cigarette lighter                                                         Color-keyed carpeted floor mats Color-keyed headliner                                                Dual A-pillar grab handles Locking glove box                                                      Overhead console-inc: compass. outside temp gauge                 Pwr driver seat                                                          Rear storage tray Speed control                                                            Underhood light Unique leather door trim panels w/color-keyed armrest. map pocket. courtesy lights

·   Ashtray                                                                     Back panel cover

·   Cloth sunvisors w/dual covered mirrors                      Color-keyed carpeting

·   Dome light w/dual map lights                                     Dual instrument panel cup holders

·   Manual day/night inside rearview mirror                                    

·   Premium electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette. 6-disc CD changer-inc: digital clock. premium sound w/amplifier. (4) speakers. speed compensated volume control

·   Pwr windows w/driver side one-touch down/delayed accessory pwr

·   Securilock anti-theft ignition                                      

·   Tilt steering column

·   Unique color-keyed leather-wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel

·   Unique white-faced instrumentation-inc: 140 mph speedometer. tachometer. oil pressure. temperature. fuel. supercharger boost gauges

Mechanical:

120 amp alternator 18" x 9. 5" 5-stud 5-spoke painted cast-aluminum wheels 2800# capacity rear axle 5. 4L (330) SEFI OHC supercharged V8 "Triton" engine 58 amp-hour (540 CCA) maintenance-free battery w/battery-saver feature Class III trailer tow pkg-inc: 7-pin trailer wiring harness. frame-mounted weight-distributing hitch External transmission oil cooler Front coil/rear leaf spring suspension-inc: modified rate & height. front/rear stabilizer bar HD gas shock absorbers Pwr steering Unique tuned dual exhaust w/side rear exit

·   16" spare tire/wheel

·   25. 0 gallon fuel tank

·   2950# capacity twin forged SLA front axle

·   5450# GVWR/800# maximum payload

·   6-1/2' pickup box w/tie-down hooks

·   External pwr steering cooler

·   Flareside pickup box

·   HD engine cooling system

·   Pwr front/rear disc brakes

·   Rear wheel drive

Safety:

(2) front passenger seat integrated child seat tethers Outboard height-adjustable shoulder belts

·   Driver & front passenger airbags w/passenger-side deactivation switch

·   Side door intrusion beams

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