2021 Ford F-150 – Cincinnati, OH

Holding onto Reliable Engines

The 2021 F-150 is giving customers a wide array of options when it comes to engines with a staggering six choices. Some of the engines on offer are returning from the previous generation, such as the 3.3L V6. However, last year, this 3.3L V6 came paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, but for 2021, Ford announced that every F-150 engine has a 10-speed automatic transmission that comes standard. Other returning choices are the upgraded 2.7L EcoBoost, the sizeable 5.0L V8, and the 3.5L EcoBoost. Additionally, like in the past, Ford is offering diesel fans a great alternative to the gasoline-powered engines with the returning 3.0L Power Stroke V6. And while these engines have been and still are great, Ford is offering up something new for the 2021 model.

The F-150's Most Exciting Addition

This year, the F-150 can be equipped with a PowerBoost 3.5L V6 hybrid engine, which is the only full hybrid in the full-size pickup segment. This hybrid model is slated to deliver some fantastic results with a maximum towing capacity of 12,000 lbs, which matches the performance of some V6 gasoline-powered engines. The mission with this hybrid is to achieve the very best horsepower, towing, and torque out of any light-duty full-size pickup truck on the market. Fuel efficiency, specifically, is the hybrid’s strong suit, and this hybrid, in particular, gets an impressive EPA-estimated 700 miles on a single tank of gas, which is simply unheard of. But there is even more about the new F-150 to be excited about.

Charging on Board

For the 2021 F-150, power comes in more ways than one. Those who purchase the 2021 F-150 will be glad to see the inclusion of Pro Power Onboard, which is a 2.4kW generator integrated right into the vehicle. Because of its seamless integration, you can power a worksite with ease, connecting multiple tools at once. There’s simply no reason to carry a generator in your truck bed, which normally takes up space and contributes to the payload capacity. Ford is taking this a step further with the PowerBoost hybrid model as customers can opt for an upgraded onboard generator, which produces an ample 7.2kW of power. This generator is very impressive and really rounds out the performance reasons this truck is so special. 

Convenient and Comfortable

Many new features are being offered for the interior of this beloved pickup, starting with the Interior Work Surface. This surface reinvents your cabin, allowing you to fold down your vehicle’s gear stick, granting you a large surface area to get your work done easier on a job site. Plus, workers who usually need extra space to eat their meals at the worksite will surely enjoy this addition. Of course, though, this addition is not the only one coming to the F-150.

Taking the comfort factor to the next level, Ford is introducing max recline seats, which are not only great for finding your perfect seating position on the road but are perfect for camping trips too. Many drivers are fully aware of or may even have power-adjustable seats in their current vehicles, but what makes these ones different is the ability to recline back almost 180 degrees and the ability to make adjustments to your shoulder supports. These power-adjustable seats are surely going to reinvigorate on-road comfort, and fans will be sure to take notice. Simply put, these new seats are the pinnacle of what the ideal pickup truck should consist of in terms of comfort. 

An Interior Full of Technology

There is a whole new infotainment center for the 2021 F-150, and it comes standard with SYNC 4 on every trim. This software has the option of being accompanied by a massive 12-inch touchscreen, which will be standard on over 50% of the available trims and can even be utilized while wearing gloves. SYNC 4 features twice the computing power as its predecessor and is much faster, especially when connecting to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

Additionally, the new and updated map feature now offers real-time traffic updates, and with the inclusion of FordPass Connect, a 4G LTE modem is integrated into the vehicle, which allows for ten devices to be connected at any given time. And making all of this even better, the new F-150 is the first full-size pickup that offers “Over the Air” updates, which provide drivers options in how they would like to update their firmware, whether it’s in the background or a scheduled time. There have been so many upgrades made to the systems for the 2021 model, and all of them come together to make it really special. 

For many years, Ford has been the leader in driver safety. With suites of safety being offered on every vehicle at every level, Ford has made these features available to everyone. But this does not stop at accessibility; Ford continues to push themselves in regard to safety, each year being better than the last. The 2021 model is seemingly going to be no different, and the F-150 is proof. 

Safety Features Galore

Safety has always been something incorporated in the F-150, and the 2021 model looks to build upon that foundation. The previous model’s safety features will be making a return for the 2021 F-150, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and so forth. But what makes this new F-150 much different than its predecessors is the inclusion of ten all-new driver-assist technology features. 

Among these added features is hands-free driving with built-in active drive assist, which makes the new F-150 the only full-size pickup truck in its class with this feature. It’s how this feature operates that makes it stand out from the rest as it uses a front-facing camera that tracks the driver’s eyes and head position to ensure the driver is being attentive about the road. And unlike other driver-assist technologies that are in the market today, these new assist technologies in the F-150 don’t rely solely on steering wheel input. Instead, they will notify the driver when the system is about to disengage, and attention must be redirected to the road. 

Also included in the all-new F-150 is an available intersection assist, which again is exclusive to its class. With intersection assist, taking left turns at a four-way intersection is now safer than ever as it will dynamically apply the brakes to avoid any potential collisions. Overall, there are many driver-assist features in the 2021 F-150, making it one of the safest vehicles on the road.