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Video: Real World Testing of the 2015 F-150

Two and a half years before production Ford secretly tested six prototype F-150s with high-strength aluminum cargo boxes. The goal was to prove the durability of aluminum alloy through real-world extreme experiences that ensured the new F-150 could stand up to the tough work of our customers.

May 29, 2014

Watch tough customer testing in action at Barrick Mining in Elko, Nevada.

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