The 2021 Ford F-150 goes on sale in November, and it has not yet been made available for media drives. However, we met a pre-production black-on-tan example for an early look at America's most popular truck for 42 years straight. What follows is an up-close look at some unique features on the 2021 F-150, as fitted to the Platinum Crew Cab trim.

Folding Gearshifter


Customers told Ford they didn't want a column, rotary, or push-button shifter, just a regular PRNDL stick. But if you thought Jaguar's powered dial was a complex trick, look at the F-150's shifter when equipped with the workspace tray that folds out from the center cubby. Pressing the silver button above the P indicator sends the shifter flush into the console so the tray can lay flat across it. Gimmicky, but cool.

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