The first aluminum-bodied 2015 F-150 will roll off the assembly line at Ford Motor Co.'s renovated Dearborn Truck Plant on Tuesday morning, signaling a milestone for the automaker and a potential game-changer for the industry.
The new truck, unveiled at last year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, features an aluminum body and bed that reduces weight by about 700 pounds compared to last year's model. The lightweight material is expected to increase gas mileage 5 percent to 20 percent, but is more costly to make and repair — a big gamble for Ford's best-selling vehicle.
The Dearborn automaker said the new trucks will begin arriving in showrooms next month. Mileage numbers have not yet been released, but analysts expect significant improvements.
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