2015 Ford F-150
Thirteenth-generation F-Series · 2015–2020 2015–2020
The landmark switch to a high-strength aluminum-alloy body, cutting up to about 700 lb; the Raptor returned for 2017 with a twin-turbo EcoBoost V6.
The 2015 model year
Overview
The 2015 F-150 launched the thirteenth-generation truck with a high-strength, military-grade aluminum-alloy body over a fully boxed high-strength-steel frame — the most significant change in the truck's history. Ford cited a weight reduction of up to roughly 700 pounds versus the prior model, improving payload, towing, and fuel economy.
Specifications
- Body styles
- Regular cab, SuperCab, SuperCrew (crew cab)
Year over year
What changed
- Switched to an aluminum-alloy body — a first for a mainstream full-size pickup at this volume.
- Up to about 700 lb lighter than the 2014 truck.
- Offered a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 alongside the 3.5-liter EcoBoost and 5.0-liter V8.
Living with it
Reliability & ownership notes
- Aluminum-body repairs require body shops with the correct equipment and isolation procedures — a buying/ownership consideration.
Worth knowing
Notable
- The aluminum-body launch is the defining moment of the modern F-150.
Famous variants this year
Sources
- Wikipedia — "Ford F-Series"
- Ford Motor Company newsroom
Other Thirteenth-generation F-Series years
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