Aluminum is the new key for fuel economy because engineers at Ford determined that the key to fuel efficiency was to reduce weight on their trucks. All trucks are built with high strength steel, and they tend to weigh from 5,000 to 7,000lbs. Ford took the F-150 and decided to make it lighter by building it entirely from aluminum instead of the heavier steel. It was a big risk because shifting to a new chassis material involves buying new equipment and changing their building plants; however, there was also the risk of customers choosing steel over aluminum.
The aluminum alloy used for the F-150 is lighter, stronger, and more durable than steel alloys. This truck is 700lbs lighter, weighing around 4,000lbs to 5,000 lbs. Since it is lighter in weight , it can tow much more, and it’s more fuel efficient than ever before. Aluminum doesn’t corrode like steel, so the truck can last much longer. To match up with its light weight body, Ford introduced new engine layouts. New engines will be a 2.7 twin turbocharged V6 engine that proved to beat Chevy’s 5.3L V8 and Ram’s 3.5L V6.
This truck provides enough power to tow and haul heavier items than before. This new truck also provides new technology, such as parking assist and other safety features. The F-150 is more expensive than other trucks, starting at $32,545. The interior is not as luxurious, and you could get a better interior in another truck like the Ram Longhorn or the Chevy High Country.
Overall, this truck will revolutionize the American truck industry. Better fuel economy, more power, and more towing are all combined in this new truck all these benefits just from changing to aluminum. This new truck provides more power and towing power making it the new work beast in any job.
The aluminum alloy used for the F-150 is lighter, stronger, and more durable than steel alloys. This truck is 700lbs lighter, weighing around 4,000lbs to 5,000 lbs. Since it is lighter in weight , it can tow much more, and it’s more fuel efficient than ever before. Aluminum doesn’t corrode like steel, so the truck can last much longer. To match up with its light weight body, Ford introduced new engine layouts. New engines will be a 2.7 twin turbocharged V6 engine that proved to beat Chevy’s 5.3L V8 and Ram’s 3.5L V6.
This truck provides enough power to tow and haul heavier items than before. This new truck also provides new technology, such as parking assist and other safety features. The F-150 is more expensive than other trucks, starting at $32,545. The interior is not as luxurious, and you could get a better interior in another truck like the Ram Longhorn or the Chevy High Country.
Overall, this truck will revolutionize the American truck industry. Better fuel economy, more power, and more towing are all combined in this new truck all these benefits just from changing to aluminum. This new truck provides more power and towing power making it the new work beast in any job.
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