Ford News: Rumorpile: Next Ford F-150 Turning To Aluminum Panels

Posted January 4, 201213 yr

William Maley

Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com

January 4, 2012

With stiffer Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards on their way, Ford is looking at whether to add aluminum body panels on the next generation F-150. According to Ward's Auto, two sources say the company will utlize aluminum body panels, including doors and fenders on the next generation F-150. This comes as a surprise since steel has been the standard for trucks for decades.

But this move coincides with a statement made by Ford's Group Vice President of Global Product Development, Derrick Kuzak. Kuzak said the company has a goal by 2019 to drop 700 lbs for each model.

Source: Ward's Auto

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