All I can say is that we are all fully trained, certified and have the right tools to repair the aluminum F-150's at my work place. Repairing aluminum isn't too much different than repairing steel as long as the aluminum is messaged patiently and with the right amount of heat when dent straightening is applied. No tools used for steel can be used on aluminum, as cross contamination can cause corrosion. Tools and tool boxes need to be separate for steel and aluminum use, and our aluminum repair tools are stainless steel. It took our shop almost 2 years of training and purchasing the right equipment to get our Ford certification, as well as I-Car training so bring on the F-150's.

 

i dont know if an one posted this but i am subscribed to consumer reports and this is the video they put up.

 

I don't even see why this would be a topic of discussion. Your cost will be your insurance deductible, whether your truck is steel, aluminum, fiberglass, carbon fiber or triangulated unobtanium.

 

This truck is being put through a long-term test as well and with just over 1,000 miles to date - understood that the motor is not fully broken in but 15 MPG for a 2.7L V6 with 700 lb weight loss SUCKS!

 

you already posted this in the appropriate thread. This is a thread about aluminum durability and repair.

It sounds like you are disappointied, but try to stay on topic at least.

 

Anybody see Chevys new commercial about how tough their steel trucks are? haha as strong as the steel used on submarines BUSTIN THROUGH ICE!! haha chevys funny. I guess theyre feelin some competition

 

Apparently GM thinks we can't read. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...bdy-yqoG1Cat4Q

They can post all the high strength steel crap they want but are migrating from steel to aluminum.