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Ecoboost best mileage?
Hi
I bought my F150 just a year ago and now have 26,000 km on it. I did a lot of shopping before buying, and had a similar wish list to yours. I settled on a super cab 4x4 3.7l v6. The ecoboost did not have the highest rated economy, in spite of Ford's advertising. The ecoboost was amazing to drive, but you cant make horsepower without burning fuel. I wonder if the real world reveals any interesting facts. Did you know that the gas powered TURBO beetle gets MUCH better economy than it's normally aspirated sister.
I am very pleased with my truck, and the comments about the 6 speed transmission are right on the mark, it is different and takes some getting used to, but is very likely a key factor in good economy.
My lifetime average is 12.1 l/100km (19.7 Mpg-us)
I just did a 1900 km trip and got 9.86 l/100 (24.2 mpg-us) on the last fill-up (1020km) this was mostly highway driving with 200 km of gravel roads. Almost all on cruise, highway speeds 115km/hr
I consistently get in the mid 11's l/100km driving IN TOWN
The truck is very sensitive to hills, and the cruise is too aggressive for optimal fuel economy. I can pick up 10% by driving carefully without the cruise.
It tows a trailer well and my last trailering trip was a couple of hundred km to deliver an antique car to a new home. 12.5 l/100 km pulling the trailer (5000 lbs)
So did I buy the right combination?
I am not sure and I have to admit the ecoboost is very appealing. I love turbo cars (I have had a number of turbo Audi's).
Is there any one out there with a year of mixed driving in an ecoboost 150 that can share detailed results? The information I can find is spotty.
PS
I bought a 2000 Honda Insight in need of some TLC a month after the F150. WOW I love that little car, I do a 20 km drive each way every day, and if the traffic is light, and I work at it I can get my mileage as good as 2.5 l/100km (95.3 MPG-us)
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