Originally Posted by Overboost

The new truck has a huge impact on what might come. If a mainstream automaker can improve the process of aluminum stamping and use as body panels in a high volume vehicle, then this most likely will trickle down. The Mustang is a prime candidate for the next application. Perhaps after a few years of F150 production under their belt, the 2020 Mustang could get an aluminum skin (the 2015 has aluminum fenders and hood) with more high strength steel for the frame itself. In a vehicle like that, it could shed 250-300 lbs. with those changes alone. If they can do it for 750,000+ trucks, it should be a breeze for 100,000+ Mustangs.