There's always a safety factor built in, we just won't know what it is. Is it 20%, 40%. It really depends on how over engineered it is. You don't want to depend on the safety factor, it's safer to stick to what the labels say.
It would be interesting to see what your payload is with all the options. Mine is 1920 lbs with my Lariat. I do know they use different frame thicknesses based on what engine you get, which is what helps with the 5.0 higher payload. Was this the same on the previous gen, I have no clue.
Hitch Class
Common Applications
Receiver Size
GTW Capacity (lbs.)
TW Capacity (lbs.)
WD Capacity (lbs.)
Class 1
Cars and crossovers
1-1/4-inch
Up to 2,000
Up to 200
N/A
Class 2
Cars, crossovers and minivans
1-1/4-inch
Up to 3,500
Up to 350
N/A
Class 3
Crossovers, vans, SUVs and trucks...
Also not just used with weight distribution hitch. Without a weight distribution hitch you can tow up to 10,000 lbs. 14,000 with weight distribution hitch. I'd recommend weight distribution on anything above 5000 lbs with a 1/2 ton. It'll help with squat.
What they don't tell you is that if you order certain ways you get features that they don't mention, at least for 2021. I ordered my Lariat 500a and it has the front parking sensors and windshield wiper rain sensors.
I should have posted the source: Ford F-150, Mach-E, Bronco and more will get Amazon Alexa (autoblog.com)
Source mentions fall, must be delayed: Amazon Alexa is coming to YOUR 2021 F-150 - Ken Knapp Ford
Can't really help you with the issue, but the good news is that Alexa will be coming to the F-150. The original timeline was by the end of the year. Then you won't need the Echo Auto at all.
Not terrible but not as nice as the Raptor’s. But hey, at least someone makes aftermarkets. Raptor’s lights go well with the orange running lights too.
I can use my whole bed with my Leer H650FM and most fold covers. For me, I was going back and forth between the Bakflip MX4 and Leer H650FM. I'm happy with my choice.
I ordered the Rydonair antenna off Amazon.com. I really didn't see any change in reception.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MJKMGY4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1