Ford gets ready to unveil the aluminum F-150

[tanked_darren]

http://money.cnn.com/2014/01/02/autos/aluminum-f150/

 

Before the fanboys start saying "but what happens if you get in an accident" take a closer look at what you got now for a truck if its new. They already use stuff so thin its like tin.

Also they have been using some aluminum body parts for years already.

 

They will still use a steel cargo box.

 

I think this is a good idea. GM is stuck on things like AFM oil burners, while Dodge and Ford are thinking outside the box with Twin Turbo's, 1/2 ton diesels, and aluminum bodies.

 

 

[MikeNH]

http://money.cnn.com/2014/01/02/autos/aluminum-f150/

 

Before the fanboys start saying "but what happens if you get in an accident" take a closer look at what you got now for a truck if its new. They already use stuff so thin its like tin.

Also they have been using some aluminum body parts for years already.

 

They will still use a steel cargo box.

 

I think this is a good idea. GM is stuck on things like AFM oil burners, while Dodge and Ford are thinking outside the box with Twin Turbo's, 1/2 ton diesels, and aluminum bodies.

 

 

 

Only an ass would worry about aluminum. Audi has been doing it for ages.

[kstruckcountry]

"Some experts believe the truck will be able to get about 30 miles per gallon, up from the 17 to 19 mpg of current models."

 

Lol sure. From a loss of a few hundred pounds.

 

Anyways I think aluminum would be nice because it doesn't rust like steel.

[SILVERADOSC540]

I like the idea. Twin turbo Budweiser cans. That's recycling put to good use.

[LaserBlueZ71]

"Some experts believe the truck will be able to get about 30 miles per gallon, up from the 17 to 19 mpg of current models."

 

Lol sure. From a loss of a few hundred pounds.

 

Anyways I think aluminum would be nice because it doesn't rust like steel.

Agreed.

 

They need to be more clear.

 

30 MPG only seems possible with a lot of weight cut, aerodynamics, low rolling resistance tires, and a diesel engine.

[BruceDeuce]

My XJ8 Jaguar is a aluminum body.

 

 

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[mike94silverado]

seeing too many 04+ f150's with corroding aluminum hoods/losing paint around here to have confidence in Ford doing this.... maybe if the paint sticks by now.... OTOH, Don't see it happening with audis that are obviously beaten...

['01LS1]

Canadian site has it up this eve. Site is SLOW...

http://wwwdevmg.fordvehiclesfoc.ford.com/trucks/f150/2015/brochures/

 

Edit: Just noticed, no 6.2 V8. 2.7 & 3.5 Eco boost & 3.5/5.0...

[kstruckcountry]

Makes me think of a tundra somehow.

[LaserBlueZ71]

...THAT is one ugly looking pickup.

 

Ditto kstruckcountry, definitely reminds me of a Tundra.

 

It doesn't look like a truck, more like a glorified minivan with a box added to it. What happened to the days when trucks were suppose to be intimidating? The only Ford vehicle I find to look intimidating is a current body style F-350 from the front, with a lift and 35's. .

[Joe_K]

I have no problem with the aluminum, it's a good idea. My problem with Ford is always their designs.

[Derodeo]

Finally, a truck with adaptive cruise control! Best option ever (IMO). They`ve added a fair bit of other technology to the options list which really appeal to me (I`m guessing you can finally get a heated steering wheel in a F-150 now too). As long as the basics are still there (6.5`box crew cab) I`ll definitely hold off on buying a 2014 Denali as I was planning and cross-shop the next model year GMC and F-150 late in the year.

[mike94silverado]

I just posted the pic I didn't see this thread sorry about that.... Yeah it looks like a tundra and some co workers have had adhesion and corrosion problems with their f150 hoods and one guy has an expedition with the corroded aluminum tailgate.... Sure hope they got t right for the sake of someone who buys one

 

 

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['01LS1]

Old thread, but thought I would attach this here.

 

Pricing came out awhile back. Maybe this was posted elsewhere on this site?

 

Article at http://blog.caranddriver.com/how-wed-spec-it-the-oh-so-aluminum-2015-ford-f-150-pickup/

 

Ford site to build your own. Reading some of the comments on the above thread, sounds like you

can now push a half ton to near $65,000. I cringed at GM half tons sitting on the lot at 57-58 grand...

 

http://bp3.ford.com/2015-Ford-F-150#/Models/Config%5B%7CFord%7CF-150%7C2015%7C1%7C1.%7C701A.W1E.....SS5.53C.CCAB.RETAIL.99G.AWD.446.PLA.96W.%5D

[truckofwinandawesome]

Makes me think of a tundra somehow.

 

something tells me Ford was rummaging around the Dumpsters at Toyota's San Antonio Truck Plant when they were designing the 2015 F-150.