thinblueF150

I've heard many people say that you should never buy a vehicle when it's in the first model year of a new design. I understand that the F-150 is being redesigned in 2021. Would you have any hesitations purchasing the 2021 F-150? Do you think it would be wise to wait until 2022? I'm guessing that it's going to be more a body redesign and the engine will be the same, is that correct? Thanks for your thoughts!

Siber Express

It is only Cosmetic, power and drivetrain are the same, actually since the 2011 except for the entry level motor and the 2.7 that was added and they have both been there since 2017 or so.

GMC to Ford

Most of the reports mention a updated interior, probably bigger infotainment screen, and new V8 engine (4.8L vs. 5.0L). The V8 engine change was an early report, but I have not seen anything in the past 4-5 months. I assume COVID-19 will impact the plans some. Have you read through the post for the 2021 Ford f150?

https://www.f150forum.com/f2/2021-f-...thread-451396/

DarrinT04

im glad i started that thread when i did. its been fun tracking the design and updates of the 2021.
i wouldn't be affraid to buy one. like already mentioned the drivetrain is unchanged. specs are also the same. the exterior is getting an update, mainly the face and the interior is getting an overhaul technology wise

NASSTY

I wouldn't be afraid to buy a 2021. I've owned 4 first year Ford trucks and never had any issues with them.
However I just picked up a 2020 a couple months ago so I won't be in the market for a few years.

dagooaz

I wouldn't be afraid at all. In the other thread, devil boy pretty much says it's exactly the same truck with a different grille and tail lights. Granted, us reasonable people know that much more will be different, but I believe the powertrains, save for the hybrid and all electric, will be similar or the same.

DarrinT04

That dude is an idiot

tzydzy

I haven't ever had a first year model of a vehicle but have noted that the 2nd year after a major model changeover,but my rationale for holding off on them is that there typically have been substantive internal changes (you might have to look hard for them, but they generally are there) in the 2nd year of production as things noted on the production line or from warranty claims are noted and fixed. Of course, major issues are taken care of during production runs with Quality Control, but some things go back to engineering for the next model year. I wanted new Ranger, but 2019 was the first year for North America and with 2021 being the year for the F-150, I purchased a 2019 so as not to have the last year of an outgoing model to drive around for a while and to avoid potential first year issues. The same thing got me into the Ford family for cars as I had been driving Cadillacs, but the 2013 XTS was a brand new model which had been delayed with their financial overhaul. I switched to Lincoln and bought the MKS which had been around since 2009 (and waited for late spring production as that was the year for a mid cycle refresh). Others will most likely have better real results with first year vehicles.

johnday in BFE

iTrader: (1)

Wouldn't be afraid to buy a first year at all. One reason I have a 2020, is that I already knew what the '21 was gonna look like, and really didn't care for it.

Gene K

Bought a 2015 all new truck with all new engine (2.7EB). Had absolutely zero problems with them either.

My early 2011 Mustang had a little problem with overcentering clutch that caused the clutch to stick to the floor and stay there until rpm dropped below 5000 rpm. Removing the helper spring on the pedal (after discussing it with the engineer that designed the assembly) eliminated it with shifts up to 6500 rpm (Still a little sticky if taken to the limiter). Once they redesigned they replaced the slave cylinder, clutch pedal assembly, complete clutch and flywheel. It was fine for 7000 rpm powershifts (moved the limiter up to 7350 rpm) after that.