--- title: "2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Orders Open May 9 to Non-Reservation Holders: Report" description: "According to a recently leaked dealer memo, Ford F-150 Lightning order books will open to non-reservation holders on May 9." date: "2023-05-06" modified: "2023-05-06" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2023-ford-f-150-lightning-orders-open-may-9-to-non-reservation-holders-report" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "F-150 Lightning" - "Ford" - "pickup" --- # 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Orders Open May 9 to Non-Reservation Holders: Report ![]() If you've had your eye on Ford's first-ever electric pickup, now's your chance. According to a post on the *[Lightningowners.com]()* forum, Ford reportedly sent dealers an email, alerting them that [F-150 Lightning ]()order banks will open to the masses on May 9. Up until now, only reservations holders could order a Lightning but soon the order books should be open to all who want one. When [Ford ]()first announced the F-150 Lightning back in May 2021, it snagged more than 200,000 reservations from excited potential customers. Since deliveries began, Ford sold almost 16,000 F-150 Lightning pickups—which is including a brief delay in February,[ due to a battery issue]()—so there are still plenty of reservation holders left. However, not having a reservation won't stop you from ordering a Lightning, either online or from a dealer. If you're worried about more production delays, or not being able to snag an allocation, you should be in the clear. Ford said in a[ press release]() last month that it plans to triple its EV production and build 150,000 F-150 Lightning trucks by the end of 2023. ![]() However, if you want to place your order, you will be slightly limited to trim. According to the dealer memo, only the XLT, Lariat, and Platinum models will be available to order on May 9. The entry-level F-150 Lightning Pro is said to be sold out for the 2023 model year. There is some more good news for potential F-150 Lightning buyers, though. Any Lightning order under $80,000 is eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act. On top of that, many states offer additional tax credits, which vary depending on state. However, price updates will be announced on May 9, which may affect the tax credit eligibility of certain models. The F-150 Lightning Platinum is already excluded from the federal tax credit, as it starts at $99,969. At the current pricing, the F-150 Lightning Lariat just squeaks under the tax credit's price threshold, starting at $77,869. We'll have to until May 9 to find out if the Lariat will continue its eligibility but, even if it does, customers will need to keep their options list tight. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()