2021 Ford F-150 4X4 SuperCrew

The Ford F-Series pickup is America’s perennially best-selling vehicle; the automaker sells 800,000 to 900,000 a year. Completely redesigned for 2021, the F-150 could be a brand unto itself: It comes in 8 trim levels, 6 powertrains, and 3 cab configurations and bed lengths. Indeed, the F-150 can be everything from an unadorned work truck to a high-end hauler of people and stuff equipped with the latest luxury features and tech. Our test vehicle came with a powerful 5.0-liter V8 (400 hp), a 10-speed automatic, Ford’s Co-Pilot360 2.0 suite of advanced safety features, a power liftgate and running boards, bed-view camera, trailertow package, and onboard electric generator. The roomy interior is nicely laid out, with quality materials and excellent fit and finish. All this capability comes with costs and tradeoffs. The upscale King Ranch trim starts at $56,000, nearly twice the cost of the base XL. The standard V8 guzzles fuel (19 mpg combined), has mediocre handling and a bumpy ride, and is hard to maneuver because of its large turning radius.