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    Posted: 02 Feb 2014 at 4:37pm
   I think that the 2014 Ford F150 will get higher gas mileage and the new aluminum construction.
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forlornhope, I thought the new 150's were going to get 30 mpg highway?
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Congrats. You both going to join us again, this year for the Roundup? I have reserved 40 full hookups. Details in March. Safe Travels.
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Well...I bought a 2013 F 150 5 liter (302 cu in) with the aluminum panels.  The only thing I've noticed so far is the panels on the drivers door "shimmey" when I close the door.

Mileage is between 18 and 22 highway (depends on hills, winds ect.), and drops to 10 to 12 with the pod on the back.
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Originally posted by techntrek

Gotta love the smell of a tow vehicle in the morning.

I'm curious how future owners will review the new F-150 with the aluminum body panels. 

I heard them say on television that pound for pound the aluminum was stronger than steel. It sounds like a great idea time will tell.  David
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We took a little road trip today 320 miles ans averaged 21.2 mpg,now it will be interesting what I get with the pod hooked on the back"!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I'm thinking when it's time to upgrade my TV, I'm gonna have to take a look at The Chevy 2015 Colorado

Looks like competition for Toyota Tacoma?

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Originally posted by techntrek

Gotta love the smell of a tow vehicle in the morning.

I'm curious how future owners will review the new F-150 with the aluminum body panels. 



I read they did some testing with aluminum bodies mixed into fleet buys along with steel ones.  Sounds like users didn't know the difference.  I would think they would have seen performance/mileage differences but apparently the trucks worked/held up the same.

I want to know if it really gets 30mpg like the initial release said.
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Gotta love the smell of a tow vehicle in the morning.

I'm curious how future owners will review the new F-150 with the aluminum body panels. 

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Congrats! The Willapa Hills have just become like a flat land tow for you, Moe.
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