The Ford F-150 has long been an icon of toughness in the pickup truck world. Instantly recognizable one of the best-selling trucks each year, the Ford F-150 has enjoyed frequent success. For 2015 it was announced that the F-150 would be constructed from a new, high-strength aluminum alloy, and many drivers hesitated at the announcement. Aluminum is widely thought of to be less durable than steel, but with one simple and entertaining video, Ford has proven otherwise.
Featuring top athletes doing their best to use their respective sports to dent the bed of a 2014 steel-constructed F-150 and a 2015 aluminum constructed model. The results speak for themselves, so take a look at the video below and be sure to let us know what you thought would happen.
Whether slap shots, fastballs, or even shot puts, the aluminum alloy of the 2015 model clearly held up better than the steel truck bed did.
To experience the new 2015 F-150 firsthand, come and see us at Wynne Ford in Hampton, VA. We'll help you browse our new Ford inventory and help to compare features and specs in each model. Soon, you'll be effortlessly transitioned into a more exciting future with a new Ford truck.