When you're looking for a powerful work truck, you can't beat the Ford F-150. While the 2020 F-150 has amazing features, the 2021 version steps up with a hybrid version and a job-site-oriented truck bed. more Exterior Both the 2020 or 2021 F-150 have seven trim levels and superb styling, but the 2021 version adds aerodynamic lines which gives the 2021 F-150 a futuristic look. Both the 2021 and 2020 versions have multiple cab and bed configurations that make it easy to haul the crew to the job site or take the family on vacation. Performance Multiple engine choices come with both the 2020 and 2021 models. New for 2021, there is a hybrid version of the F-150. The gasoline engines range from a 3.3-liter V-6 to a 3.0-liter diesel V-6. Choose the 2021 hybrid and you get a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine mated with a 35-kilowatt electric motor. Both come with standard rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive. For towing capacity, the 2021 hybrid steps up to the plate to haul 13,200 pounds when properly equipped. Technology The 2021 F-150's cabin converts to a workspace with the fold-down console and includes the new Ford Sync 4 infotainment system with an 8- or 12-inch touch screen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration come standard on both the 2020 and 2021 variations. Both the 2020 and 2021 Ford F-150 are amazing work trucks with plenty of modern technology. However, with the launch of the 2021 hybrid version, and a redesigned cabin, the 2021 Ford F-150 clearly moves into the future of full-size trucks.
Image via Pexels.com Previous Year Pictured The Ford F-250 is built to work and play as hard as you do. The entire lineup, including the XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited, is powerful, capable, and built Ford Tough. Read on for our top three reasons to love the 2020 Ford F-250. more Powerful Engines The Ford F-250 Limited trim is powered by a 475-horsepower 6.7-liter PowerStroke V-8 Turbodiesel capable of producing a whopping 1,050 pound-feet of torque. The V-8 is paired with a TorqShift 10-speed automatic transmission complete with selectable drive modes, such as normal, tow/haul, ECO, and deep sand/snow. The high-powered diesel engine and 10-speed transmission are available options for all other models. All other trim packages are equipped with a 6.2-liter Flex Fuel V-8 paired with a TorqShift Heavy-Duty six-speed SelectShift-G automatic transmission. A 430-horsepower 7.3-liter V-8 is a third engine option for the XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum trims. If you use your truck for work, take advantage of Ford's available Live Drive Power Takeoff. This feature allows you to use auxiliary power from the engine to power a snowplow, compressor, pump, or other similar accessories. Rear-wheel drive is standard on all trims, with available four-wheel drive. All four-wheel-drive models include an electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case and auto/manual locking wheel hubs. Incredible Performance The Ford F-250 can handle anything you throw at it. Properly equipped, the 2020 F-250 has a maximum towing capacity of 20,000 pounds. The standard towing hitch is a 2.5-inch Ford Tough trailer hitch receiver. Optional hitches include a 3-inch Ford Tough receiver, a gooseneck hitch, and a fifth-wheel hitch. If you use your F-250 to haul a trailer, Ford's available Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System is a must. This towing system merges the view from four cameras to create a 360-degree view of the area surrounding your truck and trailer. You can hitch up your trailer faster and easier thanks to the dynamic guidelines provided by the rearview camera. The Ultimate System also includes Ford's Pro-Trailer Backup Assist. With Backup Assist, backing up your trailer is as easy as turning a knob on the dashboard. If you like to take your F-250 off the beaten path, check out the F-250 Tremor Off-Road Package. This package adds a 2-inch front lift, 35-inch Duratrac tires, upgraded shocks and suspension, a locking rear differential, a limited-slip front differential, low-speed cruise control, and skid plates. The Tremor Package also adds Rock Crawl and Trail Control modes to the automatic transmission. The Tremor package is available on the XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum trims. Modern Safety Features The 2020 F-250 is loaded with modern safety features. Standard safety tech includes a rearview camera, automatic high beams, roll stability control, traction control, trailer sway control, and Ford's SOS Post-Crash Alert System. Features available on high-end F-250s include blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane-keeping alert, 180/360-degree camera, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and adaptive steering. If you think the 2020 Ford F-250 is right for you, visit us at Pat Milliken Ford. Our friendly, experienced professionals can help find the perfect truck for you.
The ever-reliable workhorse is back to maintain its place at the head of the heavy-duty truck world. The 2020 Ford Super Duty is a workforce on wheels and brings with it the same high levels of capability and muscle we've come to respect it for. more A Truck That Looks Really Good The F-250, F-350, and F-450 are all available in multiple trim levels: the XL, XLT, LARIAT, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited. Further customize your truck with your choice between cabin sizes: the regular cab, SuperCab, and crew cab. You'll also get to choose between the 6-foot-9-inch or 8-foot bed. The final touch is choosing between the single-rear wheel or dual-rear wheels. Engine and Performance The 2020 F-250 and above have three engine options for the new model year. The standard engine for the F-250 and F-350 is a 6.2-liter flex-fuel gasoline-powered V-8 engine that produces 385 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. This engine is matched with a six-speed automatic transmission. To boost your gasoline power levels, upgrade to the 7.3-liter OHV PFI V-8, which gives you 430 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque to play with. If you want the greatest low-end strength, go diesel with the 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo-diesel that packs 475 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet of torque, both of which are best-in-class numbers. Both these engines are paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The main difference between the F-series is how much each can tow. For the greatest towing capacity, choose the F-450. It has a maximum conventional towing capacity of 24,300 pounds that can get your toughest jobs done. Hook up the gooseneck, and you'll get a 37,000-pound tow rating — yet another best-in-class feat. The gasoline V-8 outperforms the competition when it comes to towing — the stronger of the two pulls off a best-in-class 21,000-pound tow rating. In addition to these ratings, the Super Duty also has a best-in-class 7,850-pound payload capacity. Riding High With a Stylish Interior Inside, you'll find that the 2020 Ford Heavy Duty is designed with you in mind. As you move up trim levels, the creature comforts and luxurious add up. If you want to treat you and your crew to a first-class treatment while your truck does the heavy lifting, opt for the Limited. It gives your cabin a slick-looking leather-interior, heated seats, powered side steps, and more. The King Ranch gives you all you need to take your work to the next level — premium leather, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, woodgrain applique, and more. You decide the best level of luxury your truck needs to make for your best driving experience. Safety Where it Matters Most The array of advanced driver-assist systems makes the 2020 Ford Heavy Duty as smart as it is strong. These sought-after modern safety systems include a pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking system, adaptive cruise control with forward-collision warning and brake support, Ford's Blind Spot Information System, a lane-keeping system, and more. A modern work truck should keep you and your crew safe in modern ways — the 2020 Ford Heavy Duty does just that.
