What year was it? Really, a nearly 5000lb pick up shouldn't even be close. It's good you taught him a lesson! Top Gear once said that the Ford Lightning was probably the worst vehicle they had ever driven. Poor gas milage, no turning radius, tons of body roll, crappy interior, cheaply made, over priced, impractical, and dangerous because it is powerful, but can't stop quickly. The brakes fade horribly too. I do love my F150 though for what it is, a pick up truck.