It is no secret that the upcoming Ford F-150 will be built with an aluminium body. The latter will replace the steel structure used on previous F-150 as Ford aims to turn the truck into a lightweight. After all, a lighter body means better fuel economy and more power output.
In detail, Ford revealed that the fuel efficiency of the upcoming F-150 will improve by 5-20%. This is a big jump from the existing F-150 but is it worth it?
An industry analyst revealed to us that the aluminium body on the Ford F-150 will result in the vehicle turning into something flimsy. The aluminium sheet will require a lot of money and effort just to remove a dent.
Think of it like a crushed beer can. There is simply no way for it to return to its original structure without the long process of melting and crafting. In the case for the F-150, a dent will require a total replacement of the damaged part. In other words, it is going to get costly.
Furthermore, some concerns are raised on the safety of the aluminium F-150. Upon close observation, there is a hint that a crash that occurs above the frame will result in a major wreckage of the vehicle.
