Ford F-150 ups its game for 2021

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The 2021 Ford F-150 went on sale in November, with new and updated features for technology, work and creature comforts that are sure to please. Get to know the latest Ford F-150 soon at any Earnhardt Auto Centers location, especially Earnhardt Ford in Chandler or Rodeo Ford in Goodyear.

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Motor Trend calls the latest F-150 “the most advanced and most capable F-150” in a review. Among the F-150’s notable updates is the ability to lay the shifter flush with the console, leaving space to lay down a workspace tray. Ford also included two rulers on the tailgate in both imperial and metric measurements, making this truck a true workhorse.

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Inside, the 2021 F-150 will keep everyone connected, with 14 power outlets and six USB ports. Equipped with two 3.6-kW generators and the PowerBoost full-hybrid V6, the F-150 can act as a portable generator for up to 64 hours, says a review in Car and Driver. The truck bed contains four 20-amp 120-volt outlets and a twist-lock 240-volt 30 amp outlet. In the cab are two more 120-volt outlets and one 12-volt socket.

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Headrests feature audio vents with internal stereo speakers. Car and Driver calls the sound “subtle and enveloping” and sounds “almost as if you’re wearing headphones.” Crank out to your favorite tunes! And a 12-inch touchscreen displays two different windows of information.

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When the driver switches to tow mode, the F-150’s digital instrument panel places vital information front and center, according to Car and Driver. This includes steering angle, incline angle and the trailer braking gain setting in real time. In off-road mode, the display changes to show the truck’s rear and displays the roll angle.

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American flag etchings on either side of the dashboard get displayed when the F-150’s front doors are open.

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The 2021 Ford F-150 is a tough vehicle with enviable features. Learn more about Ford’s latest F-150 at Earnhardt Ford or Rodeo Ford. Or check it out online anytime at Earnhardt.com. This sturdy and stylish truck is built to impress!

Carolyn Sostrom

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.