Fords aluminium body

[dodge man]

A couple of things to add. The F150‘s if they catch fire will burn to the ground. Apparently the aluminum w I’ll burn. I think the early ones had a problem with an area where the seatbelts are catching fire. My understanding is a mechanism inside the door fires to tighten the seatbelt in a wreck. This was catching the insulation in this area on fire, and a couple of trucks burned up.

My understanding is the aluminum is more dent resistant. The paintless dent repair guys can take dents out but it takes a little more work. From what I’ve seen the aluminum will often tear in an accident, the panel gets replaced but the same panel would get replaced even if steel.

 

[bhurley52]

I've seen pictures of vehicle fires involving Ford aluminum trucks. They burn hotter, faster, and more complete.

 

[Rustyiron]

I'm not sure, but I think I'd just be fine with that, no haggling with the insurance company.

 

[Calgaryglenn]

Any feedback on the corrosion results? I haven't kept up with the calendar, but didn't they start with the F150 enough years ago to have an opinion?
I'm skeptical but what's the owners responses.

I have a 2016 with 168,000 on it over 6 seasons and have had no complaints with the aluminum body. I had other brand trucks before for business and in my opinion only, the F150 is a vastly superior truck. I would not hesitate in buying another one. My only half complaint is I have the 3.5 Eco Boost and it can slurp fuel if you push it. If you drive the limit and gently accelerate it's comparable to any other truck but if you put your foot into to gulps the gas.
I hope this helps.

 

[Root Cause]

I have a 2016 with 168,000 on it over 6 seasons and have had no complaints with the aluminum body. I had other brand trucks before for business and in my opinion only, the F150 is a vastly superior truck. I would not hesitate in buying another one. My only half complaint is I have the 3.5 Eco Boost and it can slurp fuel if you push it. If you drive the limit and gently accelerate it's comparable to any other truck but if you put your foot into to gulps the gas.
I hope this helps.

Its Eco or Boost but not both at the same time.

 

[4570Man]

A couple of things to add. The F150‘s if they catch fire will burn to the ground. Apparently the aluminum w I’ll burn. I think the early ones had a problem with an area where the seatbelts are catching fire. My understanding is a mechanism inside the door fires to tighten the seatbelt in a wreck. This was catching the insulation in this area on fire, and a couple of trucks burned up.

My understanding is the aluminum is more dent resistant. The paintless dent repair guys can take dents out but it takes a little more work. From what I’ve seen the aluminum will often tear in an accident, the panel gets replaced but the same panel would get replaced even if steel.

What difference does it make? Steel or aluminum either way the truck is going to the scrap yard.

 

[Calgaryglenn]

What difference does it make? Steel or aluminum either way the truck is going to the scrap yard.

Aluminum doesn't rust out and it's less dead weight.

 

[4570Man]

Aluminum doesn't rust out and it's less dead weight.

I meant in reference to catching on fire. Like who cares if the aluminum melts when that happens?

 

[Calgaryglenn]

I meant in reference to catching on fire. Like who cares if the aluminum melts when that happens?

My bad, old man brain cramp!

 

[dodge man]

Where steel will get ruined if it’s on fire, it doesn’t burn. On the other hand aluminum actually burns. In a car crash fires aren’t that common but it can be a problem if the sheet metal is fuel for the fire.