For the first time, the Super Duty body uses a high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy. \u00a0It’s more dent and ding-resistant than the outgoing steel body. \u00a0It also not subject to red rust corrosion. The aluminum alloy body on the all-new 2017 Super Duty<\/a> is like the athlete who depends on lean mass to improve power-to-weight ratio for great performance!<\/p>\n Super Duty goes lean with high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy in the body and bed, and bulks the muscle with heavier-grade components such as springs, axles, hubs and transfer cases to get more work done. \u00a0The end results in an all-new 2017 Super Duty<\/a> that’s the lightest, toughest, smartest and most capable Super Duty ever!<\/p>\n Aluminum alloys such as 6022 aluminum alloy have a better strength-to-weight ratio than common steels.<\/p>\n![\"2017](\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2016\/07\/27035401\/2017-Ford-F-250-XLT-Super-Duty_2_o.jpg\")
<\/p>\nFirst-in-class high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body and box<\/span><\/h4>\n
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The Truth About Aluminum Alloy<\/span><\/h2>\n
Thicker Panels for Dent Resistance
\n<\/span>Upgauged (thicker) aluminum alloy body panels are more dent-and-ding resistant than the outgoing steel model while drastically cutting weight<\/h5>\nNaturally Resistant to Red Rust Corrosion
\n<\/span>Aluminum alloy does not produce rust like steel. \u00a0Ford also uses specialized coatings and epoxy layers to inhibit corrosion and prevent contact between different materials.<\/h5>\nMilitary-Grade Aluminum Alloys
\n<\/span>The incredible strength-to-weight ratio of the 5000 and 6000 Series aluminum alloys make them ideal for mission-critical defence applications. \u00a0Ford developed its own unique alloys within these series to meet the very specific needs of our truck customers.<\/h5>\nSuper Duty Box Torture Testing
\n<\/span>The new Super Duty has been aggressively tested for corrosion resistance using acidified sprays in a heated environment to accelerate corrosion reaction. \u00a0The new aluminum-alloy box was tested beyond what F-150 was put through. \u00a0After all, it is engineered to withstand more demanding daily use. \u00a0It was also extensively tested with a variety of aftermarket equipment.<\/h5>\nThe 2017 Super Duty<\/a> is estimated to arrive at Sherwood Ford<\/a> fall of 2016. \u00a0However, factory orders are available now during Ford Employee Pricing<\/a>!<\/h5>\n