32mpg Canadian is about 26mpg US. Use the configuration that ruffn-it mentioned in post #3, and it's entirly possible to achieve 32 Canadian, 26 US mpg.

I agree that most people driving F150's aren't going to be getting this kind of mpg, and it is a stetch for Ford to claim these numbers. It's not impossible though. It would be nice if they advertised real world numbers. If every company were to advertise real world expectations, we'd be a lot less excited about buying thier products.

Most of us can get better mpg. You've got to make an effort to do so though.

 

I think that they are quoting imperial mpg, as opposed to US mpg. My search led me to take Canadian mpg X .83 to come up with US mpg.

 

Gotcha...totally forgot about that imperial crap....

 

I agree they should post real-world numbers, the companies make them selves look so good advertising, but when it comes down to real-world, they are way off!

I traded up from a 2008 FX4 with a 5.4, I got about 18mpg (Imperial) highway with it. I figured if my 2011 could pull off even 25-26highway mpg I'd be making a good choice...

 

32 Imp MPG = 26.5 US MPG.

Canadian MPG testing is not done the same way as US MPG testing. It's way less realistic.

 

A ridiculous ad for Chevy (I'd rather die in a Ford than live in a Chevy) and a real-world atta-boy for Ford....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=TjCJC2UvDNo

Touché Chevy!

 

You beat me to it. The current test in Canada is similar to the pre 2007 test we had in the US. Starting in MY2008 the test was changed to be more accurate to real driving conditions. This took a few MPGs off the stated mileage. From what I remember the 2011 F-150 is rated at 23 with a 2wd 3.7, 22 with a 2wd EB and 21 with a 4wd EB. Options add weight which will cut into the mileage too. I *can* knock off low 20s on my 4x4 Platinum EB (about as heavy of F-150 Ford makes) but the extra pressure I put on the skinny peddle knocks me back to 17-18.

 

This brings to mind the recent case of the woman in California who opted out of the class action suit against Honda for false economy claims, and took them to small claims court. She was awarded 10k.

http://video.ca.msn.com/watch/video/...aims/17ys1pyt6

 

Different circumstances there, Honda modified the software on their hybrid civics to stop using the battery so the battery would last more than 100,000 miles. This was due to a design flaw in the battery and several states have laws that require 100,000 mile emissions warranties. Honda was on the hook to cover the battery replacement for a tune of several thousand $$$ per car. They tried to take the easy way out and cheat the warranty issue. They got caught with their and in the cookie jar so to speak.

In this case, Ford is using the numbers Transport Canada provided via their economy testing. The problem is the test is not accurate.

 

Can't help but like humorous commercials. When he gets the Twinkie is the best.

 

Who cares....I didnt buy my truck because of the MPG...I dont care if it got 10 MPG...I wanted a truck...a good looking truck....If I couldnt afford gas to put in it, I would have bought a smart car.....IMHO....

 

Nice responce, totally useless and pointless though..

 

What's even more humorous is that GM is so ignorant. They claimed bankruptcy and got bailed out by the US gov't. Now they pay 7 million for a tv ad showing Hostess twinkies, which are now also BK. Good job GM


Soryy loaded 2007, I didn't notice you were from Canada on my first response.