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Owning the 2021 Ford F-150

The 2021 Ford F-150 won Cars.com’s Best of 2021 award. Now we own it.

Follow Cars.com’s yearlong ownership experience of this half-ton pickup truck.

We Bought a 2021 Ford F-150: See How Much We Paid

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Cars.com Editors Test the 2021 Ford F-150

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Here's Everything We've Towed With Our F-150 Hybrid

By Mike Hanley

Published September 17, 2021

When equipped with the Max Trailer Tow Package, the 2021 Ford F-150 hybrid is rated to tow up to 12,700 pounds. Here's what we've towed so far.

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We Rejected Drop-In and Spray-In Bedliners for Our F-150; See What We Installed

By Joe Wiesenfelder

Published August 27, 2021

We went with a kind of hybrid bedliner that combines the best aspects of a drop-in bedliner with a rubber mat for the floor.

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    What Is Our F-150 Hybrid's Average MPG Over 12,000 Miles?

    By Mike Hanley

    Published August 2, 2021

    The F-150 hybrid has impressive EPA gas mileage estimates. Did we get close to those numbers in our daily driving?

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    What Not to Do When Towing: Don't Swerve for Debris

    By Aaron Bragman

    Published July 20, 2021

    A semitrailer tire exploded in front of our F-150, sending debris into the lane and forcing our driver into a split-second decision.

    News
    Using Ford F-150's Pro Power Onboard for Off-Grid Camping

    By Aaron Bragman

    Published July 9, 2021

    We test the F-150 hybrid's 7.2-kilowatt Pro Power Onboard system, which allows the truck to be used as a generator.

    News
    You Can't Get Towing Mirrors on a 2021 F-150 Limited, So What Do You Do?

    By Aaron Bragman

    Published June 30, 2021

    Trailer tow mirrors aren't offered on the F-150 Limited trim, so what are your alternatives?

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    With 7,000 Miles on Our F-150 Hybrid, What Do We Think?

    By Brian Normile

    Published June 22, 2021

    Here are our updates after driving our long-term F-150 hybrid for seven months and 7,000 miles.

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    What's So Special About the 2021 F-150's Bang & Olufsen Stereo?

    By Joe Wiesenfelder

    Published June 9, 2021

    We dig into where the audio system's deep, well-controlled bass could be coming from in the F-150's cabin.

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    Is the 2021 Ford F-150 a Good Family Road-Trip Vehicle?

    By Mike Hanley

    Published May 25, 2021

    How well can our 2021 Ford F-150 Limited crew cab handle family road-trip duty? We put it to the test to find out.

    News
    Test-Driving the FordPass App With Our 2021 Ford F-150

    By Mike Hanley

    Published May 18, 2021

    Available for Android and Apple phones, FordPass lets you perform certain remote functions, review vehicle information and get roadside assistance, among other features.

    News
    2021 Ford F-150 and Mustang Mach-E Owners: New Features Coming Your Way

    By Brian Normile

    Published May 13, 2021

    How well can our 2021 Ford F-150 Limited crew cab handle family road-trip duty? We put it to the test to find out.

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    Rust Resolution Proves Elusive for Our 2021 Ford F-150

    By Mike Hanley

    Published April 23, 2021

    We visited a Ford dealer and an independent mechanic to get their assessments of our 2021 Ford F-150’s rust. Here’s what they said.

    News
    We Bought a $198 Tonneau Cover for Our $78K F-150

    By Joe Bruzek

    Published March 8, 2021

    Our truck came with some fancy options, but no bed cover. When it came to buying one, we went with a budget bed cover.

    News
    Breaking Down the 2021 Ford F-150's Towing Capacities

    By Nick Kurczewski

    Published March 5, 2021

    This guide breaks down everything you need to know about the towing capacity of every variation of the 2021 F-150.

    News
    Our 2021 F-150 Had Problems After 9 Days, 242 Miles

    By Joe Wiesenfelder

    Published March 4, 2021

    The 2021 F-150 was our unanimous Best of 2021 award winner, but we had doubts when it started acting up.

    News
    See All the Rust on Our Brand-New 2021 Ford F-150

    By Mike Hanley

    Published March 4, 2021

    As with other new 2021 F-150s, we’ve discovered rust on the underbody of ours. Here’s what we know so far.

    News
    Here’s How Much the 2021 Ford F-150 Costs

    By Brian Normile

    Published November 24, 2020

    Here’s what the redesigned half-ton pickup truck will cost, broken down by trim level.

    Expert Review
    2021 Ford F-150 Review: Keeping the Champion in Top Condition

    By Aaron Bragman

    Published November 19, 2020

    Our review covers the new F-150’s slick hybrid-electric powertrain option and some genuinely useful new tech.

    News
    Best Car, Truck & Lifestyle Awards 2021

    Check our 2021 Cars.com Best Of awards, which highlight the model year’s best vehicle, best truck and best picks for value, family and luxury.

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