The 2021 F-150 has some really clever tricks — like front seats that lay all the way down and interior workspace. Combined, they make a compelling case for camping and road trips.
We got a first glimpse of the 2021 Ford F-150 at the online reveal yesterday. The best-selling full-size light-duty pickup in the world has received a full rework. While the chassis might be pretty much the same, everything else has been upgraded. We don’t know pricing, performance, or economy numbers just yet, but we do know the 2021 F-150s should hit dealer lots this fall.
Highlights for the adventure crowd — yep, that’s us — are lay-flat front seats, an onboard generator system, a huge range, and even more payload, towing, and performance. The 2021 F-150 will no doubt be a staple at the local trailhead soon.
First Full-Hybrid Truck
The big story with the 2021 Ford F-150 launch is the availability of a full-hybrid powertrain option, across all trim levels. The system is called the 3.5L PowerBoost full hybrid V6 powertrain. It pairs a V6 gas motor with a 35kW (47-horsepower) electric motor. It integrates into a 10-speed automatic transmission that we already know and love.
The 2021 F-150 targets “to deliver the most maximum towing, payload, torque, and horsepower of any full-size light-duty pickup” with this hybrid powertrain. We don’t know a ton of numbers just yet, but Ford says it expects at least a 12,000-pound towing capacity. And the brand is targeting a 700-mile range, with a stated 38-gallon fuel tank that works out to about 18 mpg for the new hybrid truck.
Of course, the hybrid option isn’t the only powertrain available. In fact, a total of six different powertrain options will be available across the wide 2021 F-150 lineup. Sadly, we’re going to have to wait a bit longer for the full-electric Ford F-150 truck. Specifically, Ford said, “Within 2 years, we’ll get an all-electric F-150.”