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When Ford introduced the aluminum-body F-150 for the 2015 model year, it forced the collision industry to change. The Super Duty and Expedition followed, as did Lincoln's Navigator. Repairing these trucks correctly requires tools and methods that were rare in body shops at the time.
Aluminum is lighter than steel but less forgiving. It conducts heat quickly, work-hardens when bent and can crack if over-stressed. Straightening that is routine on steel may be off-limits on aluminum.
Ford's repair procedures show where aluminum panels can be sectioned and how new sections are joined, often with a combination of rivets and structural adhesive. Bed sides, cab corners and rocker areas are common repair zones on trucks.
Where aluminum meets steel, such as at frame mounts and fasteners, isolation is critical. Coated fasteners and sealers prevent galvanic corrosion over the life of the truck.
It can be, due to labor and equipment. But many repairs are straightforward when done by trained technicians.
Some can, but Ford recommends facilities with the right equipment and training.
No. The body is aluminum; the frame is high-strength steel.
Learn about our aluminum repair capabilities.
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