How an Aluminum Body Makes the Ford Super Duty Stronger than Ever
There is a common misconception that aluminum is less strong, or durable than steel. The Ford F-150 blew that myth out of the water when it became the only 2016 pickup to earn an IIHS Top Safety Pick.
Now, the weight-saving benefit of aluminum alloy is coming to the Super Duty.
When Ford engineers replaced the 2017 Super Duty's steel doors with military-grade aluminum ones, they shed pounds off…