You may have seen some commercials claiming that the new line of Ford F-150s was inferior due to its aluminum body. We personally couldn’t disagree more, and neither can the people at Ford who have put together info from studies that contradict the commercials. Read on to learn about the actual F-150 Aluminum Repair Costs and Safety.
The ads poke fun at the use of military strength aluminum in the all-new Ford F-150, which has won numerous safety awards and offers a great balance of performance and efficiency. Because it uses aluminum, it is actually significantly lighter than the previous steel model. This allows the F-150 to devote more of the engine’s power to the task at hand.
MYTH: Aluminum makes a vehicle body less safe compared to steel
FACT: the Ford F-150 is the only light-duty truck to receive a 5-star NHTSA safety rating for all test modes and cab configurations.
MYTH: The Ford F-150 costs more to repair because of aluminum
FACT: Ford has found that real-world repair costs are $869 less on average than the previous model. State Farm and Allstate agree that insurance costs are comparable. Worried about finding a mechanic who can work on aluminum? There’s over 750 dealers and 800 independent body shops that are authorized by Ford to work on the F-150’s aluminum body.
MYTH: Body parts cost more
FACT: The price listed by Ford on body panels is the same as the previous model.
Others agree that the aluminum has been a positive change, and Ford even received an Altair Enlighten award for this innovation.
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