2021 Ford F-150 is ready to get the job done

The 2021 Ford F-150 may look similar to last year's model, but it features a range of updated powertrains, including a PowerBoost hybrid model. It's the first electrified F-Series.

A smoker, a mini fridge -- it's all fair game for a 2021 Ford F-150's Pro Power Onboard tailgate party.

Properly equipped, the new F-150 can tow up to 14,000 pounds -- 800 more pounds than last year.

New for 2020 is Pro Power Onboard, a built-in generator capable of powering all manner of power tools, tailgating and camping gear. It's available in three strengths: 2.0 kW, 2.4 kW and 7.2 kW. The latter two are only offered on hybrid models.

Yep, you can haul a bunch of stuff with the new F-150.

Ford let me loose to test on its hilly proving grounds, which made for an interesting challenge when towing.

The new PowerBoost hybrid model can't tow quite as much as its gas-only counterparts, but it does well and it gets better fuel economy. Unladen, the EPA calls for 24 miles per gallon in all three mileage test cycles -- city, highway and combined. Good stuff.

Yep, I said a smoker.

PPO's outlet bank doesn't take up much space in the bed.

Not only can you power up a bunch of power tools like those seen here, Ford engineers tell me that the 7.2-kW PPO can actually quick-charge a Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV.

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