Aluminum Ford F150

[aja8888]

Lots of diesel pickups here in Texas. But we use them for work activities rather that just a run to the mall or Starbucks.

 

[Blazerdude20]

The aluminum used on the body of the new F150 was developed with Alcoa and help from the USDOD. New military vehicles are using aluminum to save fuel costs and there hasn't been many complaints over it.

The aluminum panels are more resistant to door dings than standard steel skinned doors.

 

[HFWR]

Most 1/2-T pickups are really cars with a large trunk. A "real" truck needs more low-end torque (think diesel), a different transmission/differential combo, and a stiffer, bulkier chassis and suspension. Think F350...

Don't get me wrong, loved my Silverado 1/2-T, but it really didn't have much capacity for carrying heavy stuff, and was too perty to be a work truck...