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HLDI Reports Ford F-150 Repair Costs Remain Steady Despite Aluminum Parts

June 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

While repair costs have not increased due to aluminum, analysis shows longer time to repair vehicles and higher claim frequency.

The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) reports that Ford’s switch to aluminum for the body of the F-150 pickup hasn’t resulted in higher repair costs, in part because the company is pricing the aluminum parts lower than steel ones. However, while the cost for repairs hasn’t risen, the time required for them appears to have gone up, and that could lead to higher insurance costs.

The Highway Loss Data Institute reports that the since Ford redesigned the F-150 to include

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aluminum, Claim Frequency, Claim Severity, F-150, Ford Motor Company, Highway Loss Data Institute, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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