DEAR CAR TALK: When Ford introduced its new F-150 with aluminum body parts, I heard some complaints that some body shops might not be able to repair them, and those that did might charge more than if ...

When a redesigned Ford F-150 pickup truck arrived in late 2014 with aluminum bodywork, it prompted attacks from rivals and concerns from truck buyers. One of the biggest questions was whether aluminum ...

Bob Tomes was among the Ford Motor Co. dealers who sank tens of thousands of dollars into new equipment and training to repair the automaker's aluminum F-150 pickup when it debuted in late 2014.

The Blue Oval's big aluminum gamble paid off in the form of cheaper repairs and no insurance cost increases for owners. Kyle Hyatt (he/him/his) hails originally from the Pacific Northwest, but has ...

Over 100 years ago, the very first all steel body for an automobile was built, and from there, that was the standard material you were going to use to build your vehicles. It didn't matter if it was a ...

With a V6 EcoBoost engine, Ford hints at 30 mpg highway. Buyers can get every Ford driver aid and cockpit technology, including 400 watts of AC power Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on ...

Ford's switch to an aluminum body on the 2015 F-150 was revolutionary. The change, although costly, helped the automaker boost its share of the hugely profitable segment, post record transaction ...

A Ford F-150 Lightning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Detroit Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Co. Paris-based Constellium SE has announced that it will supply aluminum structural components for ...