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The 2021 Ford F-150 barely looks different from the 2020 to the uninitiated despite the redesign, but to dismiss it would be an error, especially for this particular truck.
The F-150 being the bestselling model of any type in the U.S. for decades is no accident, and the strength of the 2021 comes from Ford compulsively keeping what works, improving on what doesn’t and adding innovation after innovation. Naturally, the best such features remain, including pioneering fuel-saving turbocharged engines, an optional integrated tailgate step, Pro Trailer Backup Assist and much more. The most impactful exclusive this year is the optional PowerBoost hybrid powertrain, which provides 430 horsepower and 570 pounds-feet of torque, giving it the highest output as well as the highest gas mileage of any F-150 powertrain: an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive and 24 mpg for 4x4s. An optional integrated generator, Pro Power Onboard, provides up to 7.2 kilowatts right in the bed without the hassle of transporting a portable generator. Rather than a trim level, the hybrid powertrain is an option on every trim level from XL on up that’s less expensive than the Power Stroke diesel.
The innovations continue. Knowing a lowered tailgate doubles as a workbench, Ford integrated a ruler, gutters to hold pencils and cutouts to allow clamping without damaging the gate’s painted surface. Cabin options include a table surface between the seats, recline-flat front seats for napping purposes and a giant, well-integrated 12-inch touchscreen. At a glance forgettable, the ’21 F-150 proves a tour de force.
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