The Truth About the Ford Expedition Aluminum Body
The decision to move to a Ford Expedition aluminum body back in 2018 was probably one of the biggest gambles the company ever took with its flagship SUV. For decades, the recipe for a full-size hauler was simple: heavy steel, a big V8, and enough mass to stay planted on the highway. When Ford announced they were ditching the steel shell for "military-grade" aluminum alloy, traditionalists lost their minds. People were worried these giant rigs would feel flimsy, or worse, that they'd be impossible to repair after a fender bender. ...