Over the long, celebrated, and awarded history of the Ford F-150, Americans have fallen in love with this truck’s awesome balance of towing strength, interior features, excellent styling, and powerful driving performance. For the 2021 Ford F-150, things have gotten even better with more towing power, more interior features, and some incredible new technology. We are sure that you will agree when we say that the 2021 Ford F-150 is the best.
Ford has completely redesigned their F-150 - the most popular and versatile truck in America - from front to back and inside-out, tuning it for all-around excellence on every front. This makes the new F-150 the most versatile vehicle on earth, capable of doing more, looking more stylish, and feeling better while doing it. Look closer at the most important features of the new F-150 below. Learn all about the six incredible powertrains you have to choose from, the upgraded tech that makes the new F-150 more convenient than ever, and also the capability that American drivers count on.
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There are so many ways to drive the F-150, thanks to its six engine options. While even the base 3.3-liter V-6 delivers an excellent 290 horsepower, those numbers only go up from there. For the maximum possible, choose the 3.5-liter PowerBoost V-6 hybrid, which delivers an amazing 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque for outstanding power and performance. It even gets 25 MPG combined, which is unbelievable for a full-size gasoline-powered truck.
Other engine types, like the 3.0-liter Turbodiesel, offer excellent durability and fuel economy, while the 2.7 and 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 powertrains deliver a balance of on-demand power and performance. You can select between rear-wheel drive for optimal towing and payload or 4-wheel drive for ultimate traction and control and enhanced performance. However, every F-150 still feels athletic on the road, with responsive steering and great feedback alongside features like variable-assist steering, which gives this pickup an even more agile feel. Ultimately, you can customize your 2021 F-150 to cater to your exact driving, performance, and fuel-saving needs.
This is what you came for. Even if you don’t need your F-150 to pull an animal trailer, haul other vehicles out of a ditch, and move building supplies from site to site, it still feels good to drive a truck that can do more than any other pickup of its size on the road. Depending on how you build your 2021 F-150, including the engine and towing features that you select, you can get a truck with best-in-class towing or payload power.
The base V-6 engine is capable of pulling up to a potent 8,200 pounds, while upgrading to the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine powers up your truck, enabling it to haul up to a whopping 14,000 pounds. This is the best that any full-size pickup can do in 2021, far exceeding whatever you’re likely to need that towing power for. In other words, if you need to tow it, your twin-turbo-powered F-150 can do it. Meanwhile, the V-8 engine cranks up the payload capacity to 3,325 pounds, enough weight for you to fill up your truck bed with total peace of mind. This is also a best-in-class rating among full-size pickup trucks.
While competing trucks may also offer their share of towing power, nobody can match the numbers that the F-150 offers. And, because no other truck has as many powerful engines, nobody but Ford allows you to customize your truck so that you only pay for the power you need. Even better, if you want more power out of your pickup - a necessity for many commercial fleets - consider the 2021 Super Duty trucks that can work even harder.
The new Ford F-150 is now more competitive than ever, thanks to its enhanced, refined, and ultra-comfortable interior. You can expect to see more practical features to utilize alongside amazing technology that makes any F-150 a joy to occupy. Choose from the compact and lightweight two-seater Regular Cab, or upgrade to the 4-door SuperCab and SuperCrew options.
This truck is designed to help you work harder, even on the go. If you want an interior workbench, simply fold flat the gear shifter to create a spacious workbench on the center console. For days of long travel and heavy lifting, select an F-150 with available fold-flat front seats designed to create a temporary bed right in your truck. Meanwhile, an optional 7.2 kW generator provides power on the go to operate tools, set up work lights, and even host a tailgate party. Fleet operators, meanwhile, can also access data about every 2021 Ford F-150 on their roster, thanks to telematics that help you stay on top of vehicle locations, usage, fuel economy, and more.
If you want a more deluxe cabin with impressive appointments, upgrade to one of the higher trim packages. The Lariat trim offers refined, leather-trimmed seats and more infotainment technology, while the King Ranch edition has a specially designed cabin with unique badging and color options. Upgrade to the Platinum edition for genuine wood trimming throughout the cabin and access to real-time navigation assistance.
Every single 2021 F-150 comes standard with the state-of-the-art SYNC 4 infotainment screen paired with an 8.0-inch or 12.0-inch touchscreen that you can use to link your smartphone, access a Wi-Fi hotspot, and even connect with optional features like real-time navigation. If you want the most refined audio system in the truck world, upgrade to the Bang & Olufsen stereo system that generates crisp, beautiful sound.
Meanwhile, safety technology abounds so you can protect both your passengers and your cargo. Features like Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking keep you safe on the road, while optional features like Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane-Keeping take some of the tedium of long drives off your hands. For the most active safety features in the pickup world, choose a model with the Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 Prep Package. This advanced suite of safety technology enables full hands-free driving on over 100,000 miles of mapped highways, making the 2021 F-150 the first self-driving pickup truck on the market.
For even more power and style, on or off-road, choose the fully redesigned 2021 F-150 Raptor. This Baja-inspired all-terrain version of the F-150 pickup is designed to offer the same level of fun driving no matter where you take your pickup. Nothing is off-limits to this truck, so potholes, rocky inclines, mud, and snow can’t hold you back.
Off-road capability isn’t just for adventure-seekers, either. People who work construction sites, natural parks, industrial sites, and other uneven terrain need that extra boost of all-terrain driving to ensure your truck can handle the most grueling locations - and tow a trailer out of that location, too. After all, the Raptor also offers superior towing to other performance trucks. Special off-road lighting and a new 5-link independent rear suspension help keep you in control when your job requires you to take on difficult environments.
So just what makes the Raptor so much better than the average F-150 and every other truck in its class? Next Gen Fox shocks rely on state-of-the-art live valve technology to adjust automatically to uneven driving surfaces, while special 37-inch BF Goodrich tires (the largest offered on a production truck) are available to help climb over any obstacle. A Terrain Management System includes several driving modes that are fine-tuned for specific conditions like slippery roads, and you even get a specially designed interior that’s sleek and modern while also hardy enough to endure a little rough treatment. The Raptor 37 Performance Package sets you up for the best-possible F-150 experience out there.
There’s potential for even more exciting things to love about the new F-150 Raptor, including trail maps that guide you through unmarked territory and Trail Turn Assist, which can help stabilize your truck when navigating narrow paths. And with over-the-air updates through the SYNC 4 system, we expect to see Ford roll out even more features for the Raptor as the years go by. Ultimately, if you want the most exciting version of the 2021 F-150, the Raptor is the way to go.