Aluminum 2015, F150, repair certification.

Had my first class today. So basically this truck is all aluminum except the firewall (bonded steel for noise reduction, the door hinges (steel), the frame (steel) and the door intrusion beams (boron steel).

Most of the structural parts are extruded aluminum and must be replaced if damaged. Sectioning is extremely limited. Only cosmetic parts can be repaired if cracked. Corrosion preventative measures are critical.

Most repairs will be extremely labor intensive with all the rivet bonding and part replacement requirements.