2021 Ford F150

The 2021 F-150 comes in five models: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but all trim levels are available with 4-wheel drive. The XL comes with a 3.3-liter V6 backed by a 10-speed automatic and rides on 17-inch steel wheels. Its smallest cab is a regular cab. The basic fuel tank size is 23 gallons, but a 26- or 36-gallon tank is available. This truck has an 8-inch touchscreen that includes a digital version of the owner’s manual, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Engine choices include: 3.3-liter V6 that delivers 290 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. 2.7-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost that delivers 325 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. 5.0-liter V8 with 400 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. 3.0-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel V6 with 250 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque. 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 with 400 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque. 3.5-liter PowerBoost gas/electric hybrid V6 with 430 hp and 570 lb-ft of torque. Depending on cab configuration, fuel tank capacity varies. All gasoline-only versions get a 23-, 26-, or 36-gallon tank. The Power Stroke trucks get a 26-gallon tank, and the hybrid has a 30.6-gallon tank. The F-150 is set up for over-the-air (OTA) updates, which often happen in the background, and most are instantaneous. All F-150s come standard with some Ford Co-Pilot360 technology, including forward-collision warning and dynamic brake support, hill-start assist, pre-collision assist with auto emergency braking (with pedestrian detection), auto hold, and its rearview camera has dynamic hitch support, making it easier to line up the truck with a trailer. Options will include two larger cabs – the extended cab SuperCab or the crew cab SuperCrew – and a 5.5-, 6.5-, or 8-foot bed. There are three wheelbase lengths as well. There’s an available locking full-length fold-flat storage area that goes in the second row. You can even get a setup that lets you turn on and off individual exterior lights, which comes in handy when you’re on the job site or camping. Ford offers a handy foldout tailgate step that is built into the tailgate. There’s also Pro Trailer Backup Assist, where you use a knob to back your truck and trailer into place. Safety options include Active Drive Assist, active park assist, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centering and lane-keeping, and reverse brake assist. Interior options include a 12-inch touchscreen and a digital gauge cluster. The Interior Work Surface creates a flat working area over the center console. If your F-150 comes with a console-mounted transmission shifter, it folds down when you want to use the Work Surface. You can push a button to stow the Surface in the center console when you’re done. And Max Recline seats fold nearly flat.