2021 Free Press Truck of the Year: Ford F-150 excels with new features, creative details
Ford continues the rolling reinvention of America’s bestselling vehicle with the 2021 F-150 full-size pickup
Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press
Published
12:24 pm UTC Jan. 3, 2021
The best cars and trucks have always resulted from the intersection of inspired design and advanced technology. That was true when a hand-crank was cutting edge engineering, when tailfins were the height of style, and it’s never been truer than today. The best cars, trucks and SUVs introduced this year demonstrate the peak of modern design and engineering.
Buyers’ traditional desires — dependability, capability, value — were amplified by economic and health concerns in 2020. At the same time, features to make cars safer than ever — for people and the planet — became an attainable reality for more drivers.