Ford confident it can nail F-150 launch

F-150 spy art — The 2021 F-150 has a wider stance and revamped interior, with a bigger center touch screen and “max recline” seats in some models.

June 27, 2020 04:00 AM

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. knows there's no room for error in launching its redesigned F-150 pickup. But executives are confident they won't repeat the costly mistakes that tripped up early Explorer production last year.

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