My son owned a 2015 F150 aluminum body truck. He was working and going to trade school full time. One Saturday morning he fell asleep at the wheel on the way to work. He ran off road and rolled his truck 3 times. All the air bags deployed, but the cab remain intact and he walked away from it with minor scratches. The truck was totaled….. let’s keep in mind Ford F-150 aluminum bodies carry a 5 star crash rating. So in my mind Ford’s design and the Lord saved my son.
Glad your son was ok… that’s a scary thing. I’m extremely nervous about my kids driving. I would venture they are one of the safest manufacturers right now. The metal is strong where it needs to be. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
I normally don’t do that, I just happen to do that this day unfortunately. Wife was sick and we have three small Kids and I was trying to get down to the street to get the trash out before they ran. I rushed the job and didn’t follow procedures. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
First generation of the aluminum body so I would expect some issues. Considering the amount that Ford has sold compared to issues, I would say they have done pretty good.
I agree… I’m not hating, you know I’m a Ford guy. I was disappointed in the tailgate though. The red f150 got dinged in the hood by an acorn too. I cried a little and then got over it haha. I hope all is well with you bro! Happy New year!
@@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424 I know your not. We work hard and pay good hard earned money. Nothing wrong with wanting Ford to do better. Happy new year bro!!
The acorn roof thing is unfathomable, I really can’t believe that happened-good point. As for the tailgate, that’s quite a fair amount of damage, though I’d say it ultimately falls on you and your carelessness. My only real complaint for these trucks is the extremely thin paint, making it very susceptible to the outside elements. I have a really bad scratch on the 19 that shows the actual aluminum, as if you cut open a beer can. It’s pretty tiny but very noticeable. The hood also has a few minor dings and scratches. A little disappointed in how the bodies hold up to normal wear and tear. No matter how cautious you are with these super dutys, their bodies are weaker, truthfully.
Of course it’s my fault, I had a lapse in judgement. I now have an ugly tailgate that will need to be completely replaced to repair. All three bodyshops that I took it to agreed that it could not be repaired and would need to be replaced. Your issue is my very point. It’s a little disappointing how easy the bodies can be damaged. That goes from paint to the metal itself. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
Unless that walnut fell from a 100’ tree in a 50 mph wind storm I find your damage assessment to inaccurate. That is way to much damage for a 6oz. Walnut to cause a f series to dent that much
At this point I’m tired of trying to defend this, there is no benefit to me making this stuff up. For those saying no way here is where I tried to prove my case. I don’t care if you believe me or not at this point. It did happen… that’s the point, the damage to the aluminum body is worse than expected. Here is where I walked through the dents and the accident. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wTYWxaXNs_Y.html if this don’t convince you that’s fine however it did really happen.
Based on the height of both vehicles the tail gate did not cause the damage to the Honda. It would be more like the trailer ball receiver height that did the damage that you showed to the Honda No way could that damage to the bumper be caused by the tailgate. The damage is even below the tail light and it would have gotten broken out before the bumper. The height of the tailgate down is at least waste high. Tell us the real story. BTW your chin isn't even touching the top of the bed side. As far as the Acorn damage goes it must have falling from 300ft tall tree. With that said I don't believe anything on this post. Now for the rest of the story....
It really happened… since folks tried to say I made this up I made this video showing how I hit my car. It’s ridiculous that I had to make this video but I guess folks aren’t used to watching a channel that is 100 transparent. Proof my F250 damage was not faked… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wTYWxaXNs_Y.html
It did… that’s the point, the damage to the aluminum body is worse than expected. Here is where I walked through the dents and the accident. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wTYWxaXNs_Y.html if this don’t convince you that’s fine however it did really happen.
@@pwilki8631 wow that’s crazy! But I believe it! When that nut hit my roof it made the most horrific sound I have ever heard. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
Had a dent on a 2014 f150 from a rock bouncing on the highway, it can happen to steel bodies too. There is nothing to suggest damage won’t happen either way.
My 2020 went through a hail storm with no damage. Had to replace the shingles on my home. Not sure what happened to your truck. The tailgate is crazy. That will be a $4,000 job.
Wow! Glad to hear that… maybe mine was shear bad luck… I’m going to get a couple quotes Friday! Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
We are extremely over regulated in our country… don’t get me started haha. Poor diesel trucks are smothered down so much it’s no wonder any of them function. Another reason I didn’t get a diesel.
The 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks aren’t covered by federal safety/ federal emissions ford just wants to have the best of both world when you buy a hd truck because they know their market
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Actually all vehicles commercial or not have to follow the Clean Air Act. All new Diesel engines are highly regulated.
Thanks for sharing. Having been in the Navy for 20ys and still working in the marine industry, I’ll still happily take the aluminum body, lol! I’m more disappointed in the rusting chassis I’m seeing online - rust is the more insidious issue for steel IMHO. I may be wrong but the body is more cosmetic than structural, so I can live with dents (I have a minivan now- it’s a fact of life, haha). But rust on the structure is what makes me worried for long-term strength.
Can’t comment on the walnut but I have a 2015 F-150 the first year they went to aluminum. We have 100 year old oak trees and the acorns that fall have never dented my truck. It was also parked outside during a nasty hailstorm and not a single dent.
I already suspected the aluminum body won't be as tough as steel but I'm buying one anyway , It's about 800 pounds lighter,and I'm going to see how long I can go before I ding it all up!
I’m right there with you… this is my fourth aluminum truck and this is the first I’ve seen it being a disadvantage. I’d do it again tomorrow but I have to be honest I was a little disappointed. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
As for the tailgate, you defeated the use of the back-up camera by having it down. Even with my truck with the gate down (no BU cam or sensors), I’ve never backed into anything in 22 years. Maybe you should have the nuts harvested regularly? Or have the trees topped lol.
Love my 2007 F-350. It’s got everything modern I like but still feels like a tough truck. When these came out I test drove one and they felt so cheap. Doors and tailgate are like foil. I haul concrete blocks and bricks in my bed. Even with a Bedliner the bed would be dented all to hell. I’m going to buy another 2006 or 07 and restore it.
im at that delimma currently....... my wife thinks a new truck will be better guess im gonna try it. picking up a 2019 F250 today. Doubt itll do any better than my 2005 F250 both diesel.
Nice truck! Not sure what your point is exactly, other than the first few dents make you sick on a new truck. I've owned cars since the 1960's and familiar with even older cars. Nothing on the market is as tough as they were of old. Every decade brought thinner materials and more engineering to maintain overall strength. Nevertheless with each succession of trying to make vehicles lighter to improve mileage we lost durability, especially on the exterior skin and the strength of the bumpers. You used to be able to lay on the hood of a car two abreast and watch a movie at the drive in theater with no issues. Try that on any car or truck post 1995 or so and you will fold the hood into the engine with just one person sitting up there. I have a steel 2005 F150, not a work truck, just daily driver, with more dings and dents all over it than I can count. It's never been in an accident and never been parked under a nut tree that I know of. Doors, hood and roof have all got minor dents and dings. That truck is also beginning to rust through in just about every panel. That won't be a problem, dents or not, with my new aluminum body F350 Tremor.
The point was this beast of a truck couldn’t handle a less than 2 mph collision with a plastic bumper. It shocked me. We were sold by Ford and their dealers that the new trucks are tough… as a matter of fact we see that every time we crank our trucks. Yes I made a mistake and yes it’s my fault but would not have imagined this much damage. That’s the point of the video. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and for watching!
So true..we used to climb all over the grown ups cars and trucks as kids....I wouldn't dare let a kid climb on my roof or hood of my truck now,it couldn't handle it 🤣😲
Older cars and trucks were certainly made of heavier materials, and less prone to damage from a light breeze like they are today. However, they were less reliable and didn't last as long (engine and tranny generally) as more modern vehicles. An old square body Chevy or F-100 with 100k miles was long in the tooth... nowadays, a Silverado or F-150 that doesn't give you 250k miles is either a lemon, poorly maintained, or severely abused. Modern engine design, while complicated, gives us more longevity, power, and economy. Modern metal plating technology keeps rust at bay much better than just 30 years ago. While modern paint doesn't have the luster that 50's and 60's era cars had, the components in new paint and clear coats will last decades longer with minimal care. Modern interiors are infinitely more comfortable places to be, and properly cared for, will last just as long. And this is not even mentioning safety design and features. I contend that the biggest drawback in modern vehicles is the overly complicated nature of all the electronics and emissions shit, which are the their biggest blessing and curse. If your electrics start to fail these days, you are screwed, even if your 5 year old vehicle only has 10k miles and is pristine.
Sorry - but I must question this one. My F150 sits lower than an F250, yet the tailgate is at least 32" off the ground. The bumper on the Honda would be 18" to 24". Unless you were at some crazy angle backing down a hill, they would not match up.
Did you not see that my truck was down a slope and the car was sitting on a raised surface? I explained that in this video. I did not make this stuff up lol. I never would have though when I made the first video I would have been called out like I have… I guess it’s just hard to believe things these days.
Get a really BIG pair of pliers. Wrap that tail gate with layers of tape to protect paint. Squeeze that tail gate back into place. Won't even notice it anymore
My 2019 F250 Lariat was hit by hail and didn't have anything close to that dent you have from a falling acorn that must have been a mature tree with big ol nuts. The crash is totally on you and I would not expect a tailgate to hold up with the weight of that truck pushing it into an object, it if twas the bumper then it would be different. My new 2021 F150 Lariat Powerboost did get a small ding from a rock by the headlight, it seems to me that the Windshield seems to get chips way faster than my 250 did. Anyway, it sucks for you, as that is a great looking truck. Are they going to fix or replace the tailgate?
Yea it’s crazy… bad luck I guess regarding the acorn. I was walking to the truck after moving a couple kids toys and the tree just dropped one on it. I haven’t decided if I’m going to get insurance to fix it or not. I may because it really bothers me haha.
2021 7.3 Godzilla…front crank seal oil leak at 16,000 miles. Went from being slightly moist to spewing oil in less than one hour of driving. Called around to find a dealer to fix it and was told it’s a “common issue”. Look around under your engine, gentleman! I also own a 2019 Transit 150 and the steel bodies aren’t any more durable than these aluminum ones. Everything is thin these days.
I agree there are pros and cons to everything and this is no exception. However I was just surprised how much more easier it was to dent. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
Some lady hit the fender on my 2020 ranger with her door, hard enough to shake my truck . And literally no dent at all . just the paint of my truck was chipped away , but oh boy, her door was messed up real bad . Now I know why most people prefer a steel body vs aluminum .
Honestly I think it’s hit or miss on wether you’ll get damage with the aluminum. In addition, I think the aluminum is stronger in some places than others. For example the side panels should be stronger than the tell gate. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
I had a brand new 1985 Ford F150 that I parked under an Oak tree with acorns. The acorns dinted the hood and cab roof. So it happens with a steel body too
Well when you hit the corner of another bumber. Normally the corner wins. Strength of the bumper is at the mounting points or the corners. Like the elbow and knees.
First point: there is no such thing as military grade aluminum . All armored hum v’s are a type of steel . Anything in the military that is made to be real strong is steel . So it’s just a gimmick that a company uses to cover for the cheap material.
Here in Minnesota I have to put it all on the scale. Salt turned my F150 into a cheese grater. So my next one will have the Aluminum body. But then your dealing with expensive body work. I guess I will deal with that. Because that would be one area at a time. When the Salt gets your truck. It is everywhere.
I see a bunch of brand new take off beds and tailgates on marketplace and craigslist for sale. Beds are normal $500 to $1000 and tailgates are $200 to $400. 90% of them are white so you'll have to paint it but a lot cheaper than eBay. I'm from the Carolina's so take that into consideration if you have to travel to get it or have it shipped.
Sorry about the damage, your calmness will get you through ... I have to laugh though - as you silently scanned between your F250 and Honda, back and forth - it reminds me of two children who did something bad and were caught in the act!
@@rb7685 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oDQZu8K51ZY.html if you did this to a steel truck it’d cave in more and more each time. Everyone will be aluminum before long…. Most manufacturers already have aluminum hoods and doors.
I love my F-150, but my buddy is a paintless dent repair guy, and this isn’t uncommon unfortunately. A large object like a sledgehammer or basketball hitting the bed side, or door won’t leave as bad a dent as steel, but a pebble from the road, or in this case a nut falling from a tree will dent like crazy.
You got to allow yourself an extra 3 to 4 ft with tailgate down that's what I do with my Ford F-150 never had a problem and years 20 years and I always shut it lock it when I using that could happen to any truck if you leave your tailgate down
This was a result of several mistakes… I normally don’t drive with the tailgate down and I normally don’t park my car there. Everything lined up just right for an accident and now I have two damaged vehicles. I learned a lesson and moved on.
When there saying military-grade they're basically referring to the aluminum that was made the frame not the trucks skin,,, just look where you're going when you back up
Actually the military grade aluminum is in fact referring to the aluminum body not the frame. The frame is steel. I did look while I was backing up however the car was in a blind spot. Had I had the tailgate up I would have saw the car… definitely a contributing factor to the accident.
From what I've read, I believe the "military grade" is 100% marketing crap. I still like Ford, but there is not one just one mil spec grade aluminum. The military has all kinds of specs on all kinds of equipment. There is no generic mil spec for aluminum. For example, M4 and M16 rifles have a certain forged aluminum specification the military requires manufactures to meet. But that's for those rifles. A particular truck, boat, plane, etc. would have their own particular specs for materials, be it aluminum or whatever. And all that, doesn't even mean it's the best. It just means it's a set standard they've contracted a supplier to meet for a given product. That way the military hopefully gets the same piece of equipment, even if 5 different companies are contracted to produce it. Has little to nothing to do with top quality. Ford's use of the term for their trucks is completely misrepresented and fake. You still have a good looking truck!
You’re assessment is 100% why I wanted to make the video. Some folks don’t know… and it’s misleading in my opinion. If this video helps one person make an informed decision on a vehicle purchase it was worth getting beat up hahah. I’ve got some crap over this video.
Thank you for have the between the legs to do a video on this. My 2000 F-250 has been hit on roof with in my Humble opinion a heavyer item than a walnut. Left no dent. I have slide into side of house with slick snow/ ice and it was about $2000 to get out dent and repaint. Left the little paint rub on canapy to watch side of bed to see if repair area stays invisible. I will know were scratch to bed like your bumper was. I think if your hitch had hit your car, there would be lot of damage to car verses the truck damage. For what you payed for your F-250 you would think that would hold up better. Not leave a big dent. I watched another video, and a 60 thousand dollar GM truck, the guy putting out video could just scrap off undercarriage protection with his fingernails. He was pissed they did not put a better harder sealing under body coating on, especially when I have seen videos of a like 4 or 5 year old truck that with the bulk SALT they put on roadways with sand, it just rots/ rusts BAD the whole undercarriage. The guy showed the trucks underside completely corroded out badly all over. The video'er said it would take a frame off to repair it right. To save the truck. The owner had taken great care of outer body looked very clean. It had Low miles on truck, it looked Sharp from outside. Yet whole and I mean whole undercarriage was very badly corroded. For what you pay for today's modern pickup what they call heavy duty/super duty WORK trucks. It's sad that a small NUT can do that much of a dent.
Man I hate that happened to you, I am amazed that the Honda bumper stood up as well as it did. Walnuts are large but WOW what a dent! I am not loyal to any vehicle manufacturer and I have had several Ford and chevy vehicles. I currently have a 2019 chevy colorado zr2 and love it. Very good explanation onil spec as well.
I’m surprised on the Honda bumper too. I’m going to claim this on my insurance so I’ll be getting a quote on the Honda too. There may be damage not seeable from the exterior. I’ll update! Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
I'm not sure what fell on your roof but I'm sure it wasn't a walnut. I dropped a 2x6x8' long on the front of my truck. The only damage it did was a very small dent. Hardly noticeable it I didn't point it out.
We aren’t comparing the same things. A 2x6 isn’t the same as a nut falling from 40’. For the record, as I have be en saying from the beginning, it was in fact a nut. It split in half and half was in the bed. I was in the truck when it fell and as you can imagine it was extremely loud.
It sucks that that happened, no matter HOW you slice it. BUT, I'm on my 3rd aluminum body Super Duty (2017 F-250 XLT, 2019 F-250 XLT Premium Trim Level and now my 2020 F-350 Lariat 7.3L Godzilla (traded in my 2019 F-250 to get the new 2020 Godzilla motor) and knock on the proverbial wood but, not one issue with my bodies. Nor with my paint. I suppose if I drive my truck into a large, solid, old oak tree, I'll wind up with some damage to the body, aluminum or not. The trick here is to try NOT to drive into (or back into) another large, solid object with your new aluminum body Super Duty. As for the walnut on the roof AND ESPECIALLY the acorn on the hood, I can't believe they would do that kind of damage simply by dropping from a tree. It's your truck. I wasn't there. I don't know. But it's hard to believe an ACORN would do that. If this IS the case, as you say it is, the junk yards and scrape yards all across America must be bursting at the seams with scraped 2017 and up Super Duty pickup trucks from tree nut damage AND from hail damage. If an ACORN can do THAT damage, what would a 1" hailstone do falling from thousands of feet up?? That damage sucks. I admit it. But fortunately I have not had ANY kind of damage to my aluminum bodies NOR to the paint on my many Super Duty pickup trucks. Good luck with it. I hope you are able to at least get the tailgate issue rectified.
Thanks for taking time to comment and for watching! Couple things… how do you like the 7.3 so far? I am having the tailgate replaced and I will be doing some testing with the old tailgate for you alls viewing pleasure. I had an acorn hit my 2020 f150 and it did the same thing to the hood… I agree it’s extreme for a little nut.
@@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424 I'll tell you, makes you wonder how in hell Ford could design/build/sell aluminum body vehicles, by the millions mind you, if they are going to be damaged, while merely parked in your driveway and hit by a leaf falling out of a nearby tree. A lot of this had to do with the US Government and their requirements to lower the weight of vehicles, in an attempt to get better gas mileage and thus, lower emissions. I forget the actual specifics now but Ford stepped up to the plate first by building the first aluminum body trucks (the F-150, in 2015, I think it was) followed by the Super Duty pickup trucks for 2017. I don't know what Chrysler/Fiat/Dodge/Ram is doing in this area but GM started using aluminum at least to some degree in their truck bodies too. So, at the end of the day, is it a GOOD thing or a BAD thing, to go aluminum? Open to debate, I guess. But either way, at least in the pickup truck world, I felt that eventually everyone would be going over to aluminum, at least to some degree to raise fuel economy and thus, lower emissions, per the US Government. (Actually, I think this was originally supposed to be accomplished by the year 2025. But now, who the hell knows, right, with the world AND with the US so screwed up now. I don't know where we stand in regards to this now). But I guess, with these aluminum body trucks, it's a GOOD thing as long as nothing bad happens. If it does, then it's NOT a good thing. I've owned 3 of these aluminum body Super Duty trucks now and as I mentioned, nothing bad has happened, to any of them and I hope it stays that way. I'm in the northeast here and practically every week we have severe storms moving in whereby the National Weather Service's bulletins state "Expect hail damage to vehicles", etc, etc. So now, if an ACORN is damaging these trucks, what in hell is a hail storm going to do? Are we supposed to move our new $65000.00 trucks into the living room until the storm passes? Like many, I don't have a garage to hide my truck inside during storms. It's outside, uncovered, year round. I guess we just cross fingers and hope for the best because ... As for my 2020 F-350 Lariat with the ne 7.3L Godzilla motor and 10speed trans, it's the best truck I have owned so far and I've owned 4 Super Duty pickups including my 2010 F-250 XLT (all bought brand new). My 2010 F-250 had the 5.4L 330CI small block motor and 5 speed automatic. Too little power in those trucks with only 300HP and 365 LBS feet of torque. Moved to the 2017 F-250 XLT with the 6.2L 379CI motor rated at 385HP and 415 LBS feet of torque (I think they were then) and 6 speed. Then I traded for the 2019 F-250 XLT Premium trim level with the 6.2L with 385HP and 430 LBS feet of torque. But after reading about and watching every video I found on the new 2020 7.3L Godzilla gas motor (and 10 speed) I had to have it. So after searching the ENTIRE Connecticut Ford inventory for 8 months, I found this 2020 F-350 Lariat (Blue Jeans Metallic) Super Cab and not one regret! 7.3L. 445CI. 430HP. And 475 LBS feet of torque. Conventional push rod motor like the good old days of our late '60's/early '70's American muscle cars. No overhead cam stuff going on here. 6-bolt main bearing caps. Piston cooling jets. Motor is built to last. Love this truck! Love this motor! Love the 10 speed automatic! I just had www.BilletBadges.com custom make me 3 billet aluminum badges measuring 1.5" by 10.75" and reading "7.3L Godzilla" which I installed on my tailgate (lower right corner) and one each on the driver's door and the passenger door, down low where the "Powerstroke" diesel badge would be on the diesel truck's doors. Already getting compliments on them. Bottom line on the 7.3L Godzilla gas motor, not one single second of regrets on trading in my 2019 F-250 6.2L for this beast. Good luck with yours and I'm glad to hear you are at least getting the tailgate issue resolved.
if you pull the rear bumper cover off the honda you will see there are several steel pannels welded togather on the corner inside of the tail light.these combination of welded pannels is most definately stronger than a steel tailgate.the aluminum didnt stand a chance.look out your bed when backing up with tailgate down so you can see when your going to hit something with it.simple solution for future referance.
Great information on the Honda… not sure if you have been in a newer f250 but you can’t just look out back… there are many blind spots on the truck especially the way the car was parked. I did learn a lesson though. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
I mean I didn’t measure them or anything. The dent on the hood is pretty small but the dent on the roof has some size. Keep in mind it may look larger on video than it is. But I did witness both incidents maybe I just have some really bad luck or they hit just right? But it really happened. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
@@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424 Thanks for sharing. The roof dent looked like tennis ball size which is massive if caused by a tree nut. I'm sure there are current and potential Ford truck owners that finds this video informative. Have you been able to get these two dents fixed? Looks like they should pop right back out if you hire someone to do a paintless dent repair.
@@LWRC to be honest the roof dent doesn’t bother me as much as the hood dent because I see it everyday. The hood dent should be easy however the roof may be tricky since it’s on a crease. At this time I don’t plan on having any of them repaired. I may get a quote though just to see what the repair cost would be.
@@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424 So sorry to see this happen. These folks who have the skills for paintless repairs sometimes can do wonders even on a seam. Also, a body shop may be able to repair your tailgate. Some have been able to straighten frames of vehicles that have gone through crashes so your tailgate should be a bit easier.
AS SOMEONE SAID BEFORE, YOU HAVE A BACKUP CAMERA, USE IT, AND LEAVE YOUR TAILGATE UP WHEN BACKING.MY F-350 HAS 6 CAMERA'S I USE THEM ALL. HAVING A TRUCK THATS 23 FEET LONG YOU DRIVE IT AND PARK IT DIFFERENTLY.
Lol not everyone has six cameras… had I, I would not hit my car. A simple fix would have been just have my tailgate up and we wouldn’t be conversing. However that’s not what happened and now I’ve got an expensive tailgate to fix. On a bright side though I learned a lesson and I had the privilege to speak to you. For me that’s a win. Thank you for taking the time to comment and for watching!
Maybe it the luck of the draw, but my 20 F250 has taken some walnuts at the campground with no issues. It’s black and black shows everything. I think the squirrels do it intentionally.
I’m not sure if me driving had anything to do with it but one sure got me. It sounded horrible. It did crack the nut too. Half of it was in the bed. I hope you continue to have success with them.
I punched a hole in my tailgate here in 🇨🇦. My fault. Body shop that’s known to not be cheap (as in very good) replaced with new tailgate after removing hardware from old tailgate (including step hardware) $1500 taxes included. That’s including paint.
Plastic, if not shattered, can oten rebound with meomory. Metal does not. My daughter's Tacoma did the same thing when she backed into a tree. It happens. Those "nut wounds" are annother matter altogether.
I have a brand new F150 and my front fender dented in two places from leaning on it when i was putting in my cold air intake. I have done this on many other vehicles and I am shocked and pissed off it would dent that easy.
What I hate the most about ford is those stupid door window openings how they're sloped. I like resting my arm on the door with the window open but like that you can't it's just stupid
I do not specifically disagree with your comment. However, there is an upside to the Ford truck front doors. First, a smidge more visibility. Second, the ergonomics of the interior panel have been superior to GM and Dodge (Ram) since the introduction of the 1999 Super Duty trucks. The design of the Ford front door interior panel offers a very wide and comfortable spot to place the left arm for drivers and the right arm for passengers.
I have a 2016 F250 I had parked under a oak tree. My truck looks like i went through a hail storm. Right next to my truck is my trusty 1970 Buick Skylark, same tree no damage at all to the metal In the Buick. Todays vehicle are throw aways. Look forward to more updates!
How’s that 16 holding up? 6.2 or 6.7? Yeah sometimes I think these “improvements” are for the manufacturers benefit rather than ours. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
@@carterorio1526 nice! That’s going to last you forever! The 6.2 is a solid 250-350k engine without issues maybe even more! I came close to getting a 6.2 but ultimately picked the 7.3. I was interested in one as soon as they released it.
The steel sheet metal has been razor thin for 30+ years and a variety of falling nuts from tress can and does cause body damage. Regarding tailgates....virtually the same time span. I have heard some older guys state they think the best pickup truck tailgates were on 1972 and older Ford and GM trucks. Not sure about Dodge. In addition, tailgates are not constructed to withstand heavy duty work. For example, I have seen guys drop 70-80 LB bale of hay from about 12+ feet and bend the heck out of the tailgate. It is possible to haul the hay in the pickup bed without abusing the bed or the tailgate. Hurry Up and Slow Down! People simply get in too big of a hurry and are not careful. I have worked my trucks hard on the farm / ranch, but I have always been careful. I always use a trailer when I need to haul something other than light to medium weight items from the feed store or a home improvement store. It boils down to basic common sense. There is a big lack of both common sense and critical thinking nowadays. Too many people are unable to "connect the dots" and figure it out.
@@15Jeep that makes sense regarding the strength of the tailgate… I wasn’t actually in a hurry this time. But I did drive in reverse with my tailgate down which created a blind spot since I didn’t have my rear camera. However, generally I use mirrors reversing anyway. The was in the perfect spot to crush my truck ha. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
I hate those black walnut trees! Had a walnut fall from one at my old house and crack the faux-hood scoop on my 2004 Mustang. For those that don’t know how heavy they are, think about the size of a racquetball and heavier that a baseball.
Wow maybe my trees are taller? I witnessed all the dents… the walnut sounded like someone took a bat and whacked the roof. Just crazy. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
Can only imagine being in a small hail storm while going down the highway. Maybe I'll just drive my f150 on sundays on sunny days. It's still so much fun to drive!
I’m not sure why, we got hit my a hail storm, my wife’s CRV was dented every up facing panel, but my 2017 F150 didn’t have any damage, they were parked side by side, my theory is the F150 aluminum was able to bounce the hail stone off better, these looked to be the size of a nickel.
You should do a drop test on the roof. That’s why you have insurance. I have a 100 deductible for that kind of damage. Not sure I can believe a acorn did that. A black walnut on the husk maybe.
Too bad the big three won't make us a body out of stainless steel like TESLA. That's one of the reason I want a cyber truck. Won't dent, won't rust, no peeling or oxidized paint. The only problem is they don't have engines in them.
Who knows what the future holds… if the cyber truck makes an impact on the market auto makers could turn to that technology for future vehicles… thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
When I hear military grade or used by the US Government I know it is probably overpriced crap. The private sector has the better equipment. Anyway look at IIHS and look at the important stuff that can save you and your families life in a wreck. 2015-2020 F150 had really good numbers. Now the oil consumption TSB on V8 is a different story.
I’d rather have dents than rust. I live in the rust belt and it’s the only reason it’s necessary to replace my vehicles. By your accent it sounds like you live in the south. I purchased a 2017 f150 just for that reason! My last one is a 2008 and has rust everywhere!!!! Steel is very very strong but also heavy. I just restored a Saab 92x and the rust cost me 10 grand to fix! It’s got to be stainless steel or aluminum for me.
I don’t blame you! I agree, not having to worry about rust is huge for you all up there (yes I’m in the south ha, 10% chance of snow we are shutting down!) thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
First off that sucks. I have an 18 had a dent by I don’t know what about the size of a golf ball, had a dent wizard tell me they are hard. He said it takes twice as long to remove dents on the aluminum. So definitely weird.
That sucks 😢 it may be mil spec that’s the aluminum compounds not how thick it is they make shit paper thin so there tow and load capacity can go up you ever see a military vehicle the aluminum is 3/8” thick they won’t ding
Heck ive owned several ford cars and trucks never had a piece of mail stating they had a recall aint owned my dodge six months and got a recall on passenger side airbag i aint even the first owner
Just curious why you're on your fourth aluminum body f series.. And to all you guys that think the aluminum body truck is a good idea my buddy is a body technician and has worked on many of those trucks he said they're garbage they're expensive to fix and it's a very bad idea...
Some of the new Fords are being made in Mexico like the new Maverick & they have such poor quality control there. I am surprised at this with this truck. Hope Ford corrects this issue & they get the tail gate replaced.
I have a buddy with a 2020 that he just got out of the shop with a similar issue. They replaced the front suspension that didn’t fix it, now they think it could be transfer case/transmission. They are still trouble shooting it.
The dealer replaced a bushing in the back seat. Because it was a recall. I've noticed it only makes the sound when it's cold outside. I also noticed there is no seam sealer in the bed of the truck. Were the sides of the bed meet the floor of the bed.6.5 foot bed. Keep me updated if you hear anything about your friends truck
hate to tell you that it dont matter what the tailgate is made from, all of them are weak crap when hit on the top. Vehicles are made to be disposable. You have to treat them likewise.
It’s the first time I have used my tailgate in this manner, I don’t recommend it. To fix it, the tailgate has to be replaced per the body shops I’ve talked to. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
Looks like your truck has a back up camera? You can easily tell that your tailgates down when you’re reversing. Most tailgates are made of hollow material now to reduce weight so definitely not indestructible.
I do, I knew the tailgate was down. I was just running trash to the street. I understand, I was just surprised how much damage it did. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!
God forbid a grizzly attacks the truck with you in it. The lighter body has its challenges, but it increases fuel efficiency, weight to power ratio, and payload capacity.
Yes, that would be scary…. There are definitely pros to the lighter material. Not sure if there is enough for the “fuel efficiency” we are only talking a couple hundred pounds of savings. But yes payload, weight to power yes, 🙌🏻.
Can't believe that a walnut did that, especially on a creased part of the roof, that is stronger than the flat area even the wrinkles in the paint at the impact area, crazy. As for the tailgate, you have an 8000lb truck coming to a stop all the force on that spot of the gate, no surprise on the damage, and as for the Honda it would look alot worse if it was metal not plastic that you hit, it soaked up the impact and bounced back somewhat. Either way shitty scenario.
I agree George, I was surprised of the damage myself. When it hit the truck it made the most horrific sound I have ever heard. That makes sense about the tailgate, I deserve it, I made the mistake and I learn learned from it. I do appreciate the time you took to comment and for watching.
I agree with what you’re saying. The point is I barely hit my car. Whether or not it was designed to bump anything it still should not have caved in IMO.
Not to be a pain, but I’m not buying any of this. First of all you’re comparing a rigid surface on the Ford to the impact bumper on a Honda. The tailgate was never intended to take an impact while the Honda bumper was so it’s a really bad comparison.. Second I’ve parked my ‘17 F150 under a pecan tree for five years and been hit with hundreds of pecans and there are no dents in my truck. I seriously doubt those nuts caused that damage. It was probably already there from something else and was incorrectly associated with the nuts.
Great assessment from someone behind a computer screen. I’m tired of defending myself. I provided an additional video to help explain the dents (I witnessed) believe what you want… I don’t care anymore. The fact is (depending on the object and the circumstances) our aluminum trucks are susceptible to damage that where a steel body wouldn’t flinch.
Just like Ford's towing numbers military grade aluminum is a sales pitch gimmick to sell vehicles... The Silverado cab is still steel they did not do aluminum for a reason it's a bad idea...
Man I'll admit, I got a 2021 and it dents too easy in my opinion, it wasn't until I watched my daughter open her door and hit the plastic mirror on my other truck next to it that I realized how easy it was to dent these trucks. I've bounced my door off of the gas pump poles on other trucks and usually ended up with a scuff or chip. These trucks are not very rugged as you would expect especially for work use. Comparing my new one to my previous 2016. On old beat up roads, dirt roads... The doors seem to chatter or bounce around a good bit more. Granted the new one is leaps over the 2016 IMO they feel chintzy in body and quality department. I get why Ford did what they did but, they got a little cheap on the body work. 2024/2025 should be a new model. They've already refreshed the outside and now the inside. I expect a new redesign concept in a few years.
I agree man… I’ve got some crap over this video but I’m sincerely concerned that folks don’t know what they are getting into. Not bashing Ford… I’m still a Ford guy but man they just don’t seem strong enough. I’m looking forward to the refresh… I may be due for a new one then 😂. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
All And All Still a Very Good And Beautiful Truck I’ve Had 6 F150 So Far And I Loved Them All I Modify Them and end Up Sailing Them Or Trading Them For A New One
I have gotten luckily and made repairs to my aluminum Ford. Never 100%. Popped out door dents after a 30inch storm rubbing on snow piles. Same storm Brushed up against a shipping container. Was about to pop those out
@@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424 was able to get to back side used a little heat and massage it out eventually it just made a loud pop noise and back to normal. Shouldn't say normal was left with coin size dents, my guess is where the initial impact was
