according to Ford, it’s expecting a ten-percent jump in insurance costs for the aluminum-bodied F-150
AN cites an estimate from the Automotive Service Association claiming that of the 30,000 independent body shops in the US, less than 10 percent are able to work on aluminum.
“We’ve just been waiting for the reveal to unveil a certification process for dealer-owned body shops and the independent channel,” Scott told AN. While it may still be some time before that process is implemented, early adopters won’t be left out in the cold - Ford estimates that 90 percent of F-150 customers live within two hours of a certified repair facility, while 80 percent are within half an hour.
I just came here to post this, lol. Interesting thought. Don’t take your 2015 F150 to an independent shop if you don’t want to risk it.
MyFord Touch 
It really is as bad as everyone says.
We have all be quite aware that Ford’s shift to aluminum construction would save a lot of weight for F-150 models, and the results we’re hearing now are duly impressive. For instance: in Super Crew trim, a 2015 F-150 is a whopping 732-pounds lighter than was its closest 2014-model-year equivalent.
Ford isn’t willing to offer up any actual curb weights just yet, but if we take that 732-pound loss and extrapolate with the 5,128-pound curb weight of the 2014 F-150 Super Crew with the 3.7-liter V6, we can guesstimate that 2015 models will measure out in the 4,400-pound range. That’s impressive.
We also learned just a bit about the new additions to the engine range. The base engine in the F-150 comes in the form of a naturally aspirated, 3.5-liter V6. That mill may be the little brother of the crew, but it still makes 283 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque, giving the 4x2 pickup the a maximum payload of 1,910 pounds and a tow rating of 7,600 pounds.
Stepping up one rung on the ladder is the hotly anticipated 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, turbocharged to the tune of 325 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque. In 4x2 guise, that blown mill allows for maximum payload and towing ratings of 2,250 and 8,500 pounds, respectively.
3.5 NA six, 2.7 twin turbo six, 3.5 twin turbo six, and the Coyote :tspry:
I loved my ecoboost until the transmission failed twice and it burst into flames. My new 5.0 is ok but slow as balls and can’t town shit.
The interior of these trucks are amazing, just don’t plan on using it as a truck. If you want a luxo car with a bed this is what you want. If you want a real truck get a dodge or something else lol.
FYI we have ~60 F150 work trucks most 5.0 some ecoboosts 2012+ and as of now 28 have had transmissions replaced (some under warranty others not).
Ford is raising prices on the new 2015 aluminum-bodied F-150 pickup by $340 to $3,385, or 1 percent to 7 percent, and has trimmed the number of models to five from 11.
When the new truck arrives this fall, the least expensive F-150 will be the XL model powered by a 283-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 engine at a starting price of $26,220, which includes the $1,195 shipping charge. That’s an increase of $395 over the steel-bodied 2014 base model.The most expensive F-150 will be the Platinum model with a starting price of $52,155, including the $1,195 shipping charge. That’s an increase of $3,055.
Overall, prices are going up 1 percent to 7 percent, depending on base trim line.
The King Ranch luxury truck gets the biggest price increase – $3,385 – over the 2014 model. The 2015 King Ranch has a base price of $49,460, including shipping.
Prices on the XLT model will rise by $340 to $31,890, including shipping, Ford said today.
I liked the comment that the new harley edition still weights less than the old one even with a harley in the bed.
Haven’t read too much other than the first couple posts… While more resistant, don’t think aluminum will solve deterioration issues. I sell ambulances (aluminum construction), and corrosion is a HUGE talking point/issue in an area like ours with salt/contaminants, electrolysis, and other factors.
Those prices don’t seem to bad at all considering what I see the new Silverado’s going for.
Maybe the price will come back down after a year or two. It would be hard to sell current steel inventory if the AL ones were close in price. just sayin.
I would not buy first MY anyway.
Edit: I have not read everything on this, will they possibly be anodized?
So true I get asked almost weekly if I can blast the frame of someones “newer” truck
How much to blast a frame?
Has anyone polished an aluminum F150 to a mirror finish yet?