I've only had my 02 supercrew for about 2 weeks. I noticed while going over the body that the box section does not sound like metal. I then looked at the edges around the cab and also around the gas cap and again it apeared to be some type of synthetic material. Doesn't really matter to me Im all for progress just kind of curious if any one knows what they body paneling is made of.
Shane

 

I'm pretty sure the box panels are a fiberglass composite layup and I know the hood is aluminum.

 

yup, he's right

 

The exterior panels of the box are glass reinforced plastic resin. Look inside the gas filler hole area and you can see it for yourself. The rest of the truck's body is either steel or aluminum (hood only). Not sure what the gate is. Steel?

 

I was unaware of that when I purchased the truck but I am pleasantly surprised. I think it is great that Ford is using this technology it is a much better alternative to thinner metal paneling. I think it is much more durable. Thanks for the info.
Shane
02Supercrew

 

I must have gotten ripped off, mine are made out of asparagus
Gee, i'm sooo funny!

Tony

 

tailgate is steel. Its waaay to heavy to be aluminum, and would dent to easily on the backside wtih stuff in the bed

 

Durability may still be a question! I saw an Explorer Sport Trac at my local Ford Dealer Body Shop last week, the whole right side (off the Bed) was missing. Dude was transporting a short block (without restraining it) and it slide into/out of the fiberglass bed panel. What a mess!!!!!!

 

That sucks......some day I'll have to tell the story of my basketball backboard pole coming out of my truck as I left my driveway.....talk about UGLY!!!!!!!!!


BIGKAHUNAXXXX,

N.C. by way of the Islands?

 

The sport trac has both box (bed) interior and outer fenders made of fiberglass reinforced plastic....the supercrew as a steel interior bed and only the outer fenders are plastic. for more info see this thread.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...threadid=89642