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Thenorm · 01-16-2014, 12:25 PM

i just learned the 2015 Ford F150 will drop 700 lbs (out of 5000) by making its body 97% out of aluminum. that should boost economy a lot.

the frame will still be high strength steel.

http://www.ford.ca/trucks/f150/2015/

they've also anounced their 2.7L ecoboost engine

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