Being the full-sized truck sales leader for 45 years doesn’t come easily. So Ford has had to be a step ahead of the competition with new innovations for its F-Series trucks to maintain its lead. The F-150 has had a multifunctional tailgate for over a decade with its integrated tailgate step and grab pole that allowed for easier entry and exit of the bed. In addition, the 14th-generation 2021 Ford F-150 offers a Tailgate Work Surface that includes integrated rulers, a cupholder, a mobile device holder, and a pencil holder. But these truck truck tailgate triumphs cannot tarry, as GM and Ram will…