Mach-E frame and body panels - aluminum and/or steel?

[Ranger Rob]

I haven't come across this info yet, but do we know yet what the Mach-E frame and body panels construction are - aluminum and/or steel?

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[hybrid2bev]

The chassis consists of many aluminum front and rear suspension components, along with lightweight, high-strength steels for the body structure. The body will be a "unitized mixed metal/composite" with different metals based on the parts' requirements.

The battery case is cast aluminium.

https://media.ford.com/content/dam/...uct/2021/mach-e/Mustang-Mach-E-Tech-Specs.pdf

https://www.sheehyfordashland.com/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e.htm

 

[Dkaar]

Sorry for bringing this back around but I started thinking about this and am wondering if "unitized mixed metal/composite" means it can/will rust. In MN with all our road salt, this is a concern and with many people planning to own these cars for many years, I am hoping to nail down what these body panels are actually constructed with. Has this method been used on other Ford vehicles? Is there a reason why it isn't aluminum like my F-150?

 

[ChasingCoral]

I believe the fenders and hood are aluminum, the rest steel.

 

[Dkaar]

I believe the fenders and hood are aluminum, the rest steel.

Thank you.

 

[Tsand4]

Saw another post where tailgate is plastic/composite with metal framing (similar to back end of Fusions).

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