2011 mpg
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#47
Now that you say that, I thought they did change the way gas mileage was figured. If I remember correctly if effected the figure by adjusting it down slightly, but I thought that change went into effect for the 2008 model year.
#48
From Ford directly.
When the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine joins the lineup, the 2011 F-150 will have up to 20 percent better fuel economy compared with the outgoing 2010 F-150.
http://www.ford.com/about-ford/news-...wertrain-33096
When the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine joins the lineup, the 2011 F-150 will have up to 20 percent better fuel economy compared with the outgoing 2010 F-150.
http://www.ford.com/about-ford/news-...wertrain-33096
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#52
Will the average consumer see this kind of mileage? Doubt it. But there are folks getting low 20's from a 5.4 when everyone else gets high teens, so I expect there will be EB's out there getting high 20's.
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#54
The Taurus is 17/25 AWD and 18/28 FWD for the 3.5. And the Eco Boost AWD is 17/25 the same as the 3.5. There is not an Eco Boost FWD to compare it to, but you can assume the AWD is losing about 2mpg hwy in the Taurus compared to what a FWD Eco Boost would. The Edge loses 2mpg HWY with the 3.7 FWD-vs-AWD so if the F-150 had a 3.7 4x4 option it would surely lose more than 2mpg HWY thus it's not offered in 4x4. You compare a very aero Taurus to a box F-150 kinda like comparing Flex numbers to the Taurus and HWY drops substantially. I don't see how the F-150 Eco Boost can reach more than 22 or 23 mpg HWY.......Which in my opinion is good for a truck. I just think people dreaming of high 20's are not being realistic here.......
Last edited by 02RegularCab4x4; 10-20-2010 at 09:35 PM.
#55
The Taurus is 17/25 AWD and 18/28 FWD for the 3.5. And the Eco Boost AWD is 17/25 the same as the 3.5. There is not an Eco Boost FWD to compare it to, but you can assume the AWD is losing about 2mpg hwy in the Taurus compared to what a FWD Eco Boost would. The Edge loses 2mpg HWY with the 3.7 FWD-vs-AWD so if the F-150 had a 3.7 4x4 option it would surely lose more than 2mpg HWY thus it's not offered in 4x4. You compare a very aero Taurus to a box F-150 kinda like comparing Flex numbers to the Taurus and HWY drops substantially. I don't see how the F-150 Eco Boost can reach more than 22 or 23 mpg HWY.......Which in my opinion is good for a truck. I just think people dreaming of high 20's are not being realistic here.......
Everybody expecting this truck to consistently deliver upper 20s will likely be disappointed. Those who observed the numbers on the test drive weren't able to confirm them against the lie-o-meter. My truck has seen indicated mpg in the mid 20s, but I've never gotten nearly that good in real life.
#56
The Taurus is 17/25 AWD and 18/28 FWD for the 3.5. And the Eco Boost AWD is 17/25 the same as the 3.5. There is not an Eco Boost FWD to compare it to, but you can assume the AWD is losing about 2mpg hwy in the Taurus compared to what a FWD Eco Boost would. The Edge loses 2mpg HWY with the 3.7 FWD-vs-AWD so if the F-150 had a 3.7 4x4 option it would surely lose more than 2mpg HWY thus it's not offered in 4x4. You compare a very aero Taurus to a box F-150 kinda like comparing Flex numbers to the Taurus and HWY drops substantially. I don't see how the F-150 Eco Boost can reach more than 22 or 23 mpg HWY.......Which in my opinion is good for a truck. I just think people dreaming of high 20's are not being realistic here.......
But, it's been proven that high 20's and even low 30's are possible. In multiple trucks at multiple events by multiple drivers.
#57
It's not a dream when we've seen it happen... but, like I said above, I would imagine a majority of EB drivers will fall short of the Drive F150 numbers. I'm sure the media drivers were babying the trucks to the nth degree to squeeze the highest number possible.
But, it's been proven that high 20's and even low 30's are possible. In multiple trucks at multiple events by multiple drivers.
But, it's been proven that high 20's and even low 30's are possible. In multiple trucks at multiple events by multiple drivers.
#58
Is this being figured by calculator and fuel use or is it what the information center on the truck is reporting? Don't get me wrong I can baby my 5.4L and get 18mpg combined driving and it is pretty hilly where I live and it's only rated at 13/17 . So I know it is possible to surpass the EPA certifications now that they use a more realistic formula, but high 20's or over 30mpg in this heavy truck must be downhill with a tailwind........
However, if numbers for the ecoboost are 17/24, I expect most to get an average of 19-20 with everyday driving (city and highway combination). And that would make most folks very happy
#59
I've owned 3 5.4L F-150s and have hit a sustained 20 MPG twice in over 250,000 miles. Both times I was going less than 65MPH over flat ground behind a larger vehicle. The rest of time I have averaged closer to 15-16 on the highway at reasonable speeds (~75). Going faster or in town it will drop like a rock. If the Ecoboost motor can give me more horsepower/torque and 20+ driving normally I will be one happy camper.
Those of you claiming to average 20+ over long a long period are either hiding some info or drive like Miss Daisy is sitting inbetween a truck full of nuns.
Those of you claiming to average 20+ over long a long period are either hiding some info or drive like Miss Daisy is sitting inbetween a truck full of nuns.
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