Yahoo Autos 2021 Ford F-150 Will Get an Evolutionary Redesign
The Ford F-150 pickup truck is getting a redesign for 2021.
Here's what we know about the updated truck, including its powertrains, interior details, and styling changes.
The standard F-150 will arrive first, with electric and Raptor versions to follow.
This story originally appeared in the May 2020 issue of Car and Driver as part of our 25 Cars Worth Waiting For package. Our sneak preview of the most exciting cars coming in the next few years draws on knowledge from leaked product-development plans, spy photos, and loose-lipped insiders mixed in with information that has already been officially released. The reporting for this story was completed in February and early March, before the auto industry began feeling major effects of the coronavirus pandemic. As many automakers are now delaying or pausing development programs, the debut and on-sale dates reported here may change.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. That's Ford's approach to the 2021 F-150. When you've sold more than 4 million F-series in the U.S. since the introduction of the 13th generation for the 2015 model year, why tempt fate?
The switch to an aluminum-intensive body for the last-generation truck was a monumental endeavor, requiring significant retooling of manufacturing facilities and body shops alike. Ford took smaller steps this time. The F-150's sheetmetal will retain the same shape but carry a revised nose and new headlights. Astute eyes might also notice different taillights, but overall, this redesign looks more like a mid-cycle refresh than a generational transformation.
