Behold, the all-new Ford F-150 pickup truck! Here we see it in upscale Limited trim and a "Smoked Quartz Tinted Clearcoat" paint job.
The new F-150's design isn't a radical departure from the previous generation. There are, however, 11 different grilles available.
Ford said the truck is its "most aerodynamic ever," with "active grille shutters, a new automatically deploying active air dam, and new cab and tailgate geometry."
The exterior has a new headlamp design, a revamped hood and bumpers that wrap to the front flanks. Designers also raised the front fenders and broadened the truck's stance.
Ford didn't disclose maximum payload capacity, but it looks to be impressive.
Properly configured, the new F-150 can tow 12,000 lbs.
That's enough to handle a good-size boat ...
... Or a large trailer ...
... Giving F-150 owners access to wide range of outdoor lifestyles.
The new truck has been designed to appeal to a wide ranger of owners.
It's a robust machine for exploring nature ...
... But also a premium getaway vehicle, available with numerous creature comforts.
It can handle light-duty projects ...
... As well as more demanding assignments ...
... And all of its essential capabilities are top-of-class, the results of what Ford said was 1,000 hours of customer research.
In a statement, Ford said, "The all-new F-150 is the only light-duty full-size pickup to offer available Trailer Reverse Guidance and Pro Trailer Backup Assist."
"Trailer Reverse Guidance, made popular on Super Duty, uses the truck's high-resolution cameras to provide multiple views along with helpful graphics that tell drivers which way to turn the steering wheel while backing up," Ford added. "Pro Trailer Backup Assist, which makes backing up a trailer as easy as turning a dial, continues on F-150."
Inside, the F-150 offers everything from work-truck essentials to a near-luxury experience.
According to Ford, "Class-exclusive Max Recline Seats available on King Ranch, Platinum and Limited models provide ultimate comfort during downtime."
"Max Recline Seats fold flat to nearly 180 degrees, with the bottom cushion rising to meet the back cushion ...
... And the upper back support rotating forward up to 10 degrees for maximum comfort," Ford added.
To make room for an interior work surface, something that many owners asked for, Ford developed a shifter that could fold away into a recessed area in the center console ...
... Enabling an "Interior Work Surface" to be unfolded. It can accommodate a 15-inch laptop.
The new F-150 is equipped with Ford's SYNC4 infotainment system, which runs on either an eight-inch ...
... Or 12-inch touchscreen, depending on trim level. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available, and they can now wireless connect.
In the rear of the cab, there's an optional lockable, fold-flat storage vault ...
... Which can handle job-site gear along with recreational equipment.
The new F-150 can support active lifestyles, but it's also optimized as a working truck.
It has a range of features that should appeal to homebuilders ...
... And contractors. The focus is on the tailgate, the "working end" of the truck, as Ford termed it.
The marquee feature is an onboard generator, called "Pro Power."
The generator's capabilities are significant.
"Pro Power Onboard is available with a 2.0-kilowatt output on optional gas engines," Ford said. That increases to 2.4 kilowatts for the hybrid powertrain, scalable to 7.2 kilowatts. There are "four cargo bed-mounted 120-volt 20-amp outlets, with a 240-volt 30-amp outlet on the 7.2-kilowatt version," Ford said.
The carmaker added that "there's enough energy to power 28 average refrigerators, charge a bed full of electric dirt bikes or run an entire job site worth of tools."
The tailgate has clamp mounts ...
... And can be equipped with a work surface that has a ruler, as well as compartments for stuff like nails, pencils, and tablets.
The truck also has plenty of tie-down points and provides on-demand lighting for both the bed and the F-150's exterior, using interior controls of the FordPass smartphone app.
There are six engines available, all yoked to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The base motor is a 3.0-liter V6. Next up are 2.7-liter and and 3.5-liter turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engines. The diesel is a 3.0-liter Power Stroke turbocharged V6.
The all-new, 2021 Ford F-150 hits dealerships this fall. It's being built in Michigan and Missouri.
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