Ford's Epic Gamble
Interesting perspective on Fords decision to go all aluminum on the F-150: Ford's Epic Gamble
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Weight translates to less MPG, thus Ford is trying to cut some weight in there trucks to attain this goal. But aluminum car bodies have been used for years is the auto industry, notably in Europe.
But when they are involved in accidents, that is where the problem might be. US auto repair shops are not accustomed to working on aluminum body parts.
But when they are involved in accidents, that is where the problem might be. US auto repair shops are not accustomed to working on aluminum body parts.
