Ford’s best-selling-vehicle, the well-loved F-150, is back and better than ever. Though its styling suggests otherwise, the 2021 Ford F-150 is new from tailgate to grille. Regardless of your driving preferences and needs, the new F-150 likely has you covered with no fewer than six powertrains. If you are looking to impress the in-laws, try out an upscale model for an air of utter luxury. On the other hand, if you are looking to get some work done and tow something heavy, some F-150 models feature maximum towing capacities of up to 14,000 pounds.
The customizability continues as the 2021 F-150 is available in a number of engines—a 290-hp 3.3-liter V-6; a 400-hp 5.0-liter V-8; a 325-hp twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6; a 400-hp twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6; and a 250-hp 3.0-liter diesel V-6. Furthermore, the F-150 is also offered with a hybrid powertrain for the first time in history. The hybrid powertrain consists of a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 and a 35 kW electric motor that will offer up to 700 miles of driving range per tank and the ability to power an onboard generator that can keep the power flowing, whether it be a power outage or powering a job site. Regardless of engine choice, each F-150 is paired with a lovely 10-speed automatic, giving each and every driver flexibility to drive how they want.
The F-150 is a top-of-the-market truck as it is, especially when it comes to payload capacity and towing. This year, we only see improvements in this area; the base 3.3-liter V-6 engine’s towing capacity maxes out at 8,200 pounds, while models equipped with the 400-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-8 offer a maximum towing capacity of 14,000 pounds.
Upgrades to the classic F-150 are across the board this year, including interior appointments. With more premium materials used throughout the F-150’s interior and a cabin dotted with even more storage cubbies, drivers will easily feel comfortable and ready for anything on every drive. Ease is further implemented with several unique convenience features, including the ability fold the 10-speed automatic’s shift lever flat with the center console to create a large flat workspace, and even a choice to order the F-150 with fold-flat front seats to provide a cushy sleeping space.
With a nicely outfitted cabin, quick acceleration capability, and novel productivity features, the 2021 F-150 features a host of upgrades and efficient features that make it the supreme pickup of 2021.