Beware Of Aluminum Ford Trucks

I saw these trucks being built at the River Rouge plant in Detroit with my sons fifth grade field trip. Most of the body components are glued together.

All of the Plymouth Prowlers were glued and riveted together; 19 years ago. I know of many that have exceeded 100k miles without issues related to construction. Very little steel in a Prowler, none on the body or frame. So itÂ’s not really a new concept, just coming out on a larger scale. Honestly I don;t get it on a truck. If you carry loads the weight savings means nothing anyhow. And aluminum still corrodes so that should be interesting in the snow belt.