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Electric Ford F-150 Lightning Makes a Special ‘Cameo’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

 

Live Ad with an automotive company marks a first for the show

DEARBORN, Mich., May 20, 2021 – The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon discussed the exciting all-electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning during a Tonight Show segment on Tuesday, May 19th on NBC. Fallon, talking with the show’s announcer Steve Higgins, commented on the truck's targeted mid-4-second 0-60 mph acceleration* with the extended-range battery and joked about the name and possible uses for the massive front trunk – called a mega power frunk.

A series of live ad promos ahead of the show helped to generate excitement and encourage viewers to tune in to the live reveal of the all-electric F-150 Lightning. It was aired across NBCUniversal networks including Bravo, E!, SYFY, USA Network, Golf Channel, Universo and Telemundo.

The all-electric 2022 F-150 Lightning will be available starting spring 2022. You can reserve your all-electric 2022 F-150 Lightning starting today here.

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*Targeted performance reflects current status based on analytical projections consistent with US Automotive publication processes. Final performance times will be available in the 2022 calendar year.

 

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