Aluminum Products Offered by Ford in the Future

Ford has been making a lot of headlines lately, largely because they decided to introduce the 2015 Ford F150 using a body that was made almost entirely out of aluminum. Many people heralded this introduction as something that was completely unexpected and even somewhat unorthodox. However, Ford has a long history with using aluminum in one capacity or another. While it is true that this is their first experience with using a body that is made almost entirely of aluminum, they have pioneered the use of this particular metal in other ways for a number of years.

Fortunately, Ford has become quite adept at using this type of metal in many of its vehicles. Over the years, it has incorporated the use of aluminum in its engines and in other mechanical parts, as well as certain sections of various chassis. As a result, Ford using aluminum is really not anything that is entirely new. The big difference is that the company had not yet previously constructed a truck body entirely out of aluminum and there were many questions that had to be answered before it could do so successfully.

Clearly, the reason that the company decided to do this was to create a vehicle that was more fuel efficient and thus less expensive to operate while simultaneously refusing to give up power or torque. This was something Ford knew it would have to accomplish successfully if it were to succeed when it came to selling the vehicle to the general public. As a result, using the lighter aluminum body as opposed to heavier materials allows the company to create a vehicle that is more fuel efficient, yet sacrifices virtually nothing when it comes to performance. This makes it a popular attraction for people that are considering buying a new truck and it also has other automakers hurrying to produce their own version of a duplicate model.

When all things are considered, it appears as though Ford has tapped into its potential to once again become the top automotive manufacture in the United States, and perhaps even worldwide. It will really all depend on how well the new F150 aluminum body performs and how well it is received by the general public. Without a doubt, there will be things that have to be ironed out as production of this new truck continues forward. However, if all goes well there is every indication that the company will be able to capitalize on the immense popularity of this new truck and then utilize that technology in a number of its other vehicles. The company has already demonstrated that it is still a force to be reckoned with, and the use of aluminum body vehicles has the potential to cement the success of the automaker for years to come.

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