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#172 of 339 Gas Milage with V8 by captjchin May 21, 2006 (5:56 am)
Just turned 3000 on XLT V-8 with hard cover. On trip from Lancaster, Pa to NYC, got 20.82 with cruise speed of 75-80. This was the best so far. Around town, (NYC traffic) the averages have been as low as 12.5-13.5. Expect all to improve with more milage.   Getting better than my 05 Escape which go no more than 17.5 or so with cruise speeds appx 80-85. I'm sure would have better at slower speeds but car just wants to cruise fast. Not MY fault.   Explorer Sport Trac is exceptionally quiet and smooth. Love it so far.
#173 of 339 Thumping on the Limited by kngmke May 24, 2006 (1:27 pm)
Just took mine (1000 miles on it) in to the dealer for this thumping noise. After a day and half of troubleshooting, I was told nothing they can do about it. It is a pressure drop that occurs everytime that the AC kicks on (in auto mode). They also went out on the lot and confirmed that all of the 2007 Sport tracs they have made the same noise. Anybody else, hearing this or found a solution to it. Usually hear it best a slow speeds. Replies to this message: kman1956 (Jun 02, 2006 10:03 am)
#174 of 339 Re: I Love This Truck! [ayarbo1] by revegas May 24, 2006 (9:23 pm)
Replying to: ayarbo1 (May 15, 2006 8:21 am) I put a flow master on. The sound is a little more throaty. It is not loud or distracting...it just sounds like a powerful V8. Sorry I can't be more discriptive. I think it was $130.00 installed and it was worth it.. I'm still disappointed in my gas milage...12.7 MPG now. I'd like to find a cold induction system for it but I can't find a manufacturer. Replies to this message: captjchin (May 25, 2006 1:19 am)
#175 of 339 Re: I Love This Truck! [revegas] by captjchin May 25, 2006 (1:19 am)
Replying to: revegas (May 24, 2006 9:23 pm) I get about the same in City but up to 20.8 on Highway with the V8.   Does the computer have to be recalibrated for Flowmaster? or does the computer automatically adjust?
#176 of 339 Rebate by bmac363 May 25, 2006 (2:44 am)
Does anyone know if the current rebate will be extended past July 5 or be changed?
#177 of 339 AUDIOPHILE CD 6 COMPATIBILITY?? by cubber Jun 02, 2006 (9:13 am)
I am awaiting delivery of an 07 ST Limited 4x2 V8, but ordered it with the stock cd/mp3 player. I have aquired a new CD6/MP3 player from an 06 F150 and want to know if it is compatible with mounting, plug-ins in the new ST? Any input would be appreciated, Thanks
#178 of 339 Re: Thumping on the Limited [kngmke] by kman1956 Jun 02, 2006 (10:03 am)
Replying to: kngmke (May 24, 2006 1:27 pm) My '07 V8 Limited 4 x 4 is quiet as a mouse, couldn't imagine what that could be?
#179 of 339 Re: Bed covers [gobux] by kman1956 Jun 02, 2006 (10:10 am)
Replying to: gobux (May 17, 2006 3:31 pm) I have the hard cover, all steel/nylon-plastic cover, operates and locks (double on front and back) just like a trunk lid on a car, very convenient to use and it has bungee tie downs if you want to leave one half open to haul larger things, landscape material, etc. The best part I think is the security, you would have a hard time getting into this tonneau cover with a crow bar! Only hassle really is it has a separate key from tail-gate...why?
#180 of 339 Love it by bmac363 Jun 07, 2006 (8:38 am)
Took Delivery of my Limited V8 last week. This Monday drove about 300 miles it averaged 17.5 mpg. It is still improving. The tires were showing 42 psi so I let them down to the recommended 32 psi and it rides better but is a bit bouncy. Anyone else observed this. Wonder if I should increase the pressure? Don't want to wear out the tires though.   One last thing I am thinking of installing a Flowmaster 70 series, after speaking to someone at Flowmaster they said it should be fairly quiet in the cab. Anyone out there have a 70 series that would like to comment? Replies to this message: kman1956 (Jun 07, 2006 4:00 pm)
#181 of 339 Re: Love it [bmac363] by kman1956 Jun 07, 2006 (4:00 pm)
Replying to: bmac363 (Jun 07, 2006 8:38 am) BMac: Don't have the Flowmaster, no help there, but would love to hear the feedback on that myself. Assuming you have the Michlins on the 18" wheels? The tires are rated at 44lbs. I am finding after experimenting with the recommended pressure (as you now have it set) and others in between, that 38lbs in COLD tires all the way around seems to get the best of all worlds...my gas mileage took a 2mpg dive when I put the pressure at the recommended 32 (after 2 tanks of mixed driving) but the 38 seems to make the ride better but still keep everything firm and you are still probably 4 lbs below max, even on hot tires. Try it. Took mine off-road on some deeply scalloped roads and severely bowed, high center dirt trails, the IRS worked flawlessly and no clearence issues at all, the low 4x4 is really quite good.

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