Video: How Ford Intends to Keep Aluminum F-150 Body Work at Steel Prices

Mr Truck TV video (11 min.) talks through the aluminum F-150 pickup truck body's design and construction features intended to keep collision repairs in line with steel bodies

December 1, 2014

SEMA 2014, Mr Truck TV interviews Paul Massey, with Ford's customer service division, who was at the SEMA show talking with dealers and independent body shops about repairing the 2015 F-150 pickup truck's aluminum body.

The frame and body on display at SEMA helped illustrate Ford's aluminum repair body shop plan and demonstrate cost-saving features. Since 2009, Ford has worked on aluminum repair behind the scenes awaiting the 2015 Ford F-150 with new aluminum sheet metal and the 2016 Ford Super Duty.

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Knowing how often the crane will be lifting, what will be lifted, how much weight needs to be lifted and how much reach is required will help operators select the type, length and capacity of the crane.

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The project will demonstrate how control systems and electric-hybrid components can help hydrogen-fueled engines meet or exceed the power density and transient performance of traditional diesel engines.

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Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

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The 2023 exhibit hall.

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Both the trailer-mounted designs and the work truck upfits allow for the transport of bulk diesel and other daily fluids without requiring the driver to have a HAZMAT endorsement on their license and may also not require a CDL (depending on the combination of truck and trailer).

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Knowing how often the crane will be lifting, what will be lifted, how much weight needs to be lifted and how much reach is required will help operators select the type, length and capacity of the crane.

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The ideal truck will maximize on-location maintenance and repair.

Over-the-air updating allows work trucks and other equipment to be updated when new software or capabilities are available.

Work Truck OEMs Face the Challenges of Climate Change Prevention & Technology Integration

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The van is the second Mercedes vehicle to be modified with a JCB hydrogen engine. Hydrogen powered vehicles can be refueled in a matter of minutes compared to several hours for recharging batteries.

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This demo showed that the truck alerts the driver that the equipment needs to come forward on the trailer for safe towing.

Tough Technology On the Road & Off

Hands-on experience with equipment and trucks improves my ability to understand jobsite conditions.

Retrofitting provides fleet owners and operators the opportunity to incorporate new safety features, improve efficiencies and meet new regulations in a more timely, cost effective way compared to replacing a fleet or vehicle.

Retrofitting: A Cost Effective Approach to Sustainability

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With a fully charged battery, the MK_1 has a range of more than 190 miles, enabling it to operate off-road for up to 16 hours on a single battery charge.

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The company will introduce 4,000 BrightDrop Zevo 600 and Zevo 400 electric vans to its lease and rental fleet through 2025, with the first 200 to be ordered this year.

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Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

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The fleet electrification center at Duke Energy’s Mount Holly Microgrid Center will provide a commercial-grade charging experience for fleet customers evaluating or launching electrification strategies.

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Ford this week released plans for its battery operations, while many news outlets reported the company has halted production of its electric F-150 Lightning.

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With the electric medium-duty vehicle market booming and sustainability deadlines looming, companies must keep a pulse on these four key industry trends throughout 2023.

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CargoGlide mounts inside the pickup bed and creates a sliding load floor, simplifying the loading, unloading, organizing and accessing of gear.

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The Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept can add up to 100 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes with 800-volt DC fast charging at up to 350 kW.

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The DECKED SeaDek Traction Mat is router-cut to match the topography and geometry of the DECKED drawer system for access to stored gear and does not interfere with drawer system removal or reinstallation.

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The NXT18 is an 18,000 lb. capacity hoist, built for a class four through seven chassis. Manufactured in the U.S., this product is the first telescopic hooklift in the new NXT Series.

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Available with an optional ladder that gives owners quick access to their gear, the DECKED Tool Box fits most full-size pickup trucks from the 2001 model year forward.

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The Fuel Max RSA and the “Electric Drive Ready” Endurance RSA ULT are designed to meet demand trends within the last-mile delivery segment driven by e-commerce, as well as fleets’ cost-savings and sustainability goals.

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Some benefits offered by a lifted truck equipped with larger tires include increased visibility, along with needed ground clearance, both of which reduce risk of damage to the undercarriage.

Pickup Truck Lift Kit Can Help Reduce Damage on Construction Sites

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Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

Discover how to elevate construction efficiency with the ultimate toolbox system guide! Find your perfect match for higher productivity.