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Our 2021 F-150 was finally set to receive BlueCruise, Ford’s driver-assist system that couples hands-free lane centering with adaptive cruise control, but we found no evidence it had been installed.
We’ve powered a lot with the Pro Power Onboard generator system of our 2021 Ford F-150 Limited hybrid, and it was only a matter of time before we attempted to charge an EV with the truck itself. Is it possible?
We sent our 2021 Ford F-150 hybrid for unscheduled service because of a low-voltage warning that locked out features and a chattering retractable gear selector.
We were curious to see how the 2022 Ram 1500 Limited’s cabin compares with our Best of 2021-winning Ford F-150 Limited, so we took a close look at the interiors of these luxury trucks.
Our Palisade appeared to be on the up-and-up after the initial fix in November 2020, but a year living with the SUV — and particularly the return of hot weather — unearthed whiffs of the original scent.
The active air dam deploys at vehicle speeds above 40 mph, depending on the selectable drive mode. It lowers from behind the fixed front splitter to increase aerodynamic efficiency up to 4%.
It’s our opinion that the Tesla Model Y is the benchmark for small electric SUVs. Now that we’ve bought one, we’re putting it to the test.
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 a summary of what we’ve towed so far.
We went with a hybrid bedliner of sorts that combines the best aspects of a drop-in bedliner — though much better executed — with a 3/8-inch-thick rubber mat for the floor.
One of the selling points of the 2021 Ford F-150 hybrid is its impressive EPA-estimated gas mileage of 25/26/25 mpg city/highway/combined for rear-wheel-drive versions and 24/24/24 mpg for four-wheel-drive trucks.