This 1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning is a clean, original example of Ford’s factory-built sport truck, finished in iconic red and showing 181,000 miles. It’s currently listed for sale here on eBay in New Hampshire, where it holds current registration and a valid state inspection sticker. This example has been garage-kept during winters and well-preserved overall, making it a great option for collectors, custom truck fans, or even those looking to replicate the Fast and Furious look, since it’s the correct year and color.
The SVT Lightning came out swinging in 1999 with a supercharged 5.4L V8 producing 360 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque, mated to a four-speed automatic transmission and routed through a heavy-duty rear end with a 3.55:1 ratio. Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) tuned this truck to be more than just straight-line fast, it had upgraded suspension, Bilstein shocks, and performance brakes, giving it true sport truck credentials.
This particular example appears to be largely unmodified, retaining a color-matched spray-in bedliner and clean body panels with no visible rot. According to the seller, the truck spent most of its life in Georgia and Florida, which helps explain the solid condition. It’s been used sparingly and shows signs of careful ownership, primarily seeing action at local car shows and for light household errands.
The red paint is in need of help, the stance is aggressive, and with minimal bodywork needs beyond paint, this Lightning is ready for either preservation or light restoration. It’s also a solid base if you’re hunting for a screen-accurate tribute to the Fast and Furious franchise’s early days to restore. While the interior and drivetrain specifics aren’t detailed, the seller mentions the vehicle is fully drivable and offers a clean Carfax upon request.
For a limited-production performance truck that helped launch the modern sport truck craze, this 1999 SVT Lightning offers a lot of bang for the buck. With documented southern history, a clean New England inspection, and its iconic appearance, this one’s tough to beat.
The condition of the paint and engine compartment would like to have a word with the description in the first half of this article.
181,000 miles is not “used sparingly”
One does NOT get that badly sun faded paint in a garage. Makes the rest of the description rather “suspicious”. Just saying. ;-)
And not even if left outside in NH would the paint get like this. This vehicle lived somewhere else before this owner bought it 2 years ago.
Agree with all of your comments, not a cream puff. However, asking is low if you want to trust the seller who seems a little less than truthful.
Cool truck, begging for help.
My work a day XLT with a 5.0 has more horsepower. 🤷♂️
“shows signs of careful ownership”, I actually spit up some of my coffee reading this! WOW!!! Hate to see what a neglected truck would look like. But still love the Lightning!!
SOLD for $10,600.