Ford claims that the 2021 Ford F-150 is tougher than all of its predecessors, and we’re here to back up that claim. The new F-150 is loaded with features that only add to its toughness, from its body to its off-road prowess and everything in between. Here are three awesome improvements for the Ford F-150 in 2021.
1. Enhanced Chassis
The 2021 Ford F-150 works harder so you don’t have to. The F-150’s refresh includes multiple facets of groundbreaking innovation to help you get the job done. Its chassis has been improved with frame reinforcements for widening the track almost an inch. This helps increase the F-150’s tow ratings, among other things. Its improved rigidity provides a better ride quality that’s also aided by available monotube shocks and higher-quality bushings where the cab is mounted to the frame.
The steering system, brake calipers and rotors, and brake booster have also been refreshed to accommodate for towing more weight. The 2021 F-150 has adopted the adaptive steering system used in the Edge, Super Duty, and other Ford vehicles for added responsiveness and performance.
When towing capacity increases, the brake calipers and rotors’ size has to increase as well, and Ford checked that off the list of improvements for the F-150. The vacuum brake booster has been replaced with an electric assist, increasing the F-150’s stopping power and helping the brake system handle over 12,000 pounds of towing capacity.
2. Convenience Features
If convenience doesn’t increase toughness, it complements it at the very least. The 2021 F-150 has convenience features that are sure to please those who work in a trade and the DIYers. The console boasts a shifter that can be folded flat into the console, enabling the center armrest to be folded forward for a seamless flat workspace. This gives you a space to write up job estimates, invoices, or any other important documents you’re working on.
When it’s time to clock in and get your hands dirty, the F-150’s tailgate step option gives you a flat surface for sawing or cutting material to specified lengths. The upgraded tailgate has an extremely tough sheet molding composite (SMC)Â surface with metric and imperial ruler markings incorporated directly into the tailgate. It also has two recesses for use with C-clamps to hold material securely as you cut, a convenient place to stand up your smart device while watching how-to videos, available power opening and closing of the tailgate, and two tie-down loops mounted to the tailgate that also work as bottle openers.
3. Safety Features
Toughness often correlates with safety, and Ford has packed the 2021 F-150 with a number of available safety features. These innovative safety features include a blind spot information system, a lane-keeping system, pre-collision assist including automatic emergency braking, automatic high-beam headlamps, intelligent adaptive cruise control, and much more. This truck is designed to bring you home safe every time you hit the road.
These are only a few of the awesome improvements associated with the 2021 Ford F-150. Seeing and experiencing is believing, so schedule a test drive and get a firsthand look at Ford’s new and improved F-150. For more information and purchasing options, visit us at Reddick Brown Ford.
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