Ford F-150 parts have UV ray-beating tech - TechnologyTell
var tt_sections =... A lot of the blame centers on ultraviolet (UV) rays. Ford engineers have been working on Ford F-150 parts to ensure they can withstand the worst UV conditions on earth and still look as good as day one when you make your last truck payment. A press release from Ford said testing owas performed on both external and internal Ford F-150 parts to ensure they can withstand harsh UV conditions and temperature extremes with no ill effects on finish or function. Glare and fade testing reportedly took place at Ford’s Central Lab, where a device known as the Thermatron simulates damaging UV rays from the sun, beaming down on prototype parts for long periods of time to help identify the best parts for... Meanwhile, Ford said anti-glare testing took place at the company’s Visual Performance Evaluation Lab, where engineers can replicate almost any sunlight condition from dawn to dusk as well as changes in natural light caused by weather conditions. Ford Central Lab Materials Engineer Cindy McComb said, “Built Ford Tough means more than surviving dirt, rocks and mud, or towing heavy trailers. We like to think our work on this truck has given it the kind of sun protection Built Ford Tough trucks require to look as good after five years of. Source: www.technologytell.com
