Next Ford F-150 Said to Make Extensive Use of Aluminum(To meet new fuel EPA Standards)

Truck Trend ^ | July 30, 2012 | Edward A. Sanchez

[Ken H]

I sat in one of those in an Acura showroom. Same red color. I don’t remember the sticker price, except that it was way out of my range. I’m thinking it was around $75K. Hot car, though!

[clearcarbon]

"The weight reduction target on the next-generation F-150 is in the area of 700-800 pounds"

That should make it easier for the wind to blow them around.

[DaveA37]

The only major issue I see is the increase in cost, aluminum versus steel. What they gain in fuel milage, the consumer will loose in the increased vehicle price.

I will still buy one!