aluminum F150 under test since 2011

[hone_eagle]

link

They were driving them and didn't know since 2011 ,construction company and a mining operation,don't look too bad and they didn't dissolve to powder eh?

[ib516]

Hey my Jeep has an aluminium hood! I just hope the insurance companies don't see it as an opportunity to increase rates. I also think GM and RAM will follow Ford's lead on the new material - don't think they can afford not to.

[Fordlover]

sch911 wrote:
Well we all know that the biggest challenge is the potential for galvanic corrosion between he aluminum and other metals, and how well Ford manages this. Perhaps a giant Anode rod will be needed...

:B

My 12 year old explorer came with an aluminum hood, and I just checked the garage and it's still there. I guess they've solved that issue over a decade ago.

[ISBRAM]

Many cars have used aluminum body panels over the years. Land Rovers had them a very long time ago; my old Mercedes 300SD had an aluminum hood and sun roof.

[Terryallan]

ib516 wrote:
The only downside I can see to the aluminium truck is the potential for insurance rates to increase due to the cost to repair if involved in a collision. New techniques etc with a new material.

all those aluminum bass boats have not cause such a problem

[hone_eagle]

sch911 wrote:
Well we all know that the biggest challenge is the potential for galvanic corrosion between he aluminum and other metals, and how well Ford manages this. Perhaps a giant Anode rod will be needed...

:B

Mega yachts have been built of steel (hull) and aluminum (superstructure) for 40 years,forget the details -bonding? maybe.
I will look it up you peeked my interest.

[PAThwacker]

didn't audi have that A8 all aluminum car mainstreamed 10 years ago?

[sch911]

Well we all know that the biggest challenge is the potential for galvanic corrosion between he aluminum and other metals, and how well Ford manages this. Perhaps a giant Anode rod will be needed...

:B

[ib516]

The only downside I can see to the aluminium truck is the potential for insurance rates to increase due to the cost to repair if involved in a collision. New techniques etc with a new material.