body shops will love this... means more revenues for them and that bigger shops can make investments that smaller ones can not.

Of course, cost of repair will be more as well. So it is a win-win for the dealers.

 

Yes, that's true with body shops in general (they usually aren't brand-limited in their business)....but I was talking about special factory-run shops like the ones Audi runs that are set up especially for aluminum vehicles like the A8. There are some independent shops here and there that can handle aluminum, but not that many of them.

 

I agree. I think Ford will have a replacement part program for the sheet metal.

 

Probably no ford, but the aftermaket will

 

That is one great looking truck. If I was in the market for a new truck it'll be between the new F150 and Sierra.

 

If I owned a body shop that specialized in A8 repair, I'd already have my guys training on how to fix the F150, and work with insurance companies to make sure I had the market cornered in my area on fixing wrecked F150's.

 

groundbreaking for sure.........but only a 6spd transmission? seems like 7 or 8 speeds would help a lot when yanking around 10K pounds.

 

Yes, that's true for an independent shop, but I don't know if it is for factory-owned shops that may or may not have specific company policies.

 

4 years / 50000 miles basic warranty?

This is Luxury territory. Is this NEW or Ford always beating competitors in warranty? I like the interior, engines, and weight....

 

really? i think it's stupendously ugly.

as aerodynamic as this



but it IS a great truck!