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#35 of 134 Re: MPG for my 2005 SUCKS [berdine] by ford_dude Aug 19, 2005 (11:09 am)
Replying to: berdine (Aug 18, 2005 8:35 pm) I like what you have done to your truck, I would suggest maybe purchasing a computer programmer that plugs right into the truck's central computer. I have gotten, on average, 5mpg out of it and an noticible increase in hp and torque. I would also suggest investing in a throttle body spacer, they are said to increase your mpg by 3 to 5, and give you 10hp! Good luck and enjoy your truck. Replies to this message: exxtremester (Aug 26, 2005 7:49 pm) pounder2 (Aug 31, 2005 7:04 pm) jjrjj89 (Sep 06, 2005 12:14 pm) jljandrew (Sep 09, 2005 8:43 am) jjrjj89 (Sep 11, 2005 6:00 am) and 2 more...
#36 of 134 Hey gang... by andre1969 Aug 23, 2005 (10:41 am)
anybody have any idea what kind of mileage a '95 F-150 might get? Regular cab, long bed, RWD, 5.8 V-8, 4-speed automatic. I checked the EPA ratings and it looks like it was rated at 13/17. I might have a lead on one of these.   Also, anybody know any particular trouble spots on that era F-150? It has about 120,000 miles on it, but supposedly everything works on it. I haven't seen it in person yet, though. Replies to this message: wpalkowski (Aug 24, 2005 1:47 am)
#37 of 134 Re: F250 to F150? [jej673] by shellace Aug 23, 2005 (11:41 am)
Replying to: jej673 (Apr 18, 2005 8:28 pm) where can i get the computer and spacer i aslo have a f 150 1997 i get 14.5 in town driving like an old lady shellcae
#38 of 134 Re: Hey gang... [andre1969] by wpalkowski Aug 24, 2005 (1:47 am)
Replying to: andre1969 (Aug 23, 2005 10:41 am) '95 F150 -auto, rwd, long bed, ext cab. 5.0L, 175K miles . I get 11-12 around town, but still can get 17-18 mpg on highway.   Check the oil pan - they're notorious for rusting through and getting pin-hole leaks. They're a pain in the butt to change, because you've got to raise the engine in order to be able to get the pan around a frame member. The truck may also be ready for new ball joints - Ford cheaped out and didn't put greasable joints in, so they start to go around that mileage
#39 of 134 Re: MPG for my 2005 SUCKS [ford_dude] by exxtremester Aug 26, 2005 (7:49 pm)
Replying to: ford_dude (Aug 19, 2005 11:09 am) what chip R u using? thanks
#40 of 134 Gas Mileage for a 2005 F-250 4x4 Xtra-Cab Lariat by swaampy Aug 30, 2005 (6:32 pm)
Can anyone tell me what kind of mpg your getting with 2005 5.4L F-250 4x4. I'm seriously looking to buy one, but in light of the recent gas prices I need to find out what the realistic mileage is. I looked into the F-150's but I can get a better deal on this truck, plus it;s twice the truck, and from what I'm reading the F-150's aren't so hot on gas either.   Also can anyone tell me why the rear seat in the F-250 xtra cab appears smaller than the F-150, and there is no head rest.    I test drove the one that I am thinking about buying, and it drives like a dream for a F-250. I've had half tons all the way up to a one ton and this one by far has the best ride. The only catch is that this truck was traded in only after 4600 miles due to gas concerns. He went with a diesel.
#41 of 134 Re: MPG for my 2005 SUCKS [ford_dude] by pounder2 Aug 31, 2005 (7:04 pm)
Replying to: ford_dude (Aug 19, 2005 11:09 am) Hey Fellas,      I just bought my loaded XLT 4x4 with the 5.4 big gulp.. Damn this hurricane is really killing us at the pump . My first 3 tanks have yielded 15 - 16 MPG. ???? I am very interested in eventually modifing but think we better keep the warranty. How about some details on that throttle body spacer. Also no VIBRAtions, knock on wood!!!! This truck has gotten a bad rap..??? If we can just improve mileage a little I will be pumped! Thanks...........
#42 of 134 Re: MPG for my 2005 SUCKS [ford_dude] by jjrjj89 Sep 06, 2005 (12:14 pm)
Replying to: ford_dude (Aug 19, 2005 11:09 am) I have an 04 f150 crew. I was reading the discussion about gas mileage on edmunds and just had to respond to this one. I've seen the programers before, didn't think that much about them, in terms of a considerable increase in mileage. What type of programmer did you use, where did you get it and what did it cost you. My 5.4 is getting me just under 15 in mixed drive. It PO's me, especially when I hear that me dad (with the same truck) is getting 20 on the highway. I have the throttle body spacer, but its not giving near what you're claiming. Makes me skeptical. Can you provide more data? thanks. Replies to this message: jljandrew (Sep 09, 2005 8:43 am) jjrjj89 (Sep 11, 2005 6:00 am) jljandrew (Sep 13, 2005 2:45 pm) and 1 more...
#43 of 134 Re: MPG for my 2005 SUCKS [jjrjj89] by jljandrew Sep 09, 2005 (8:43 am)
Replying to: jjrjj89 (Sep 06, 2005 12:14 pm) 20 MPG!? Is he pushing it? I just bought an 05 250 4x4 5.4L, and I'm lucky to get 13 mpg. After 1100 miles (over 90% of which are hwy), I'm getting btwn 12.5 - 13 mpg (never over 70mph or 2500 rpm). Looking into a KN air intake, but can't find one for an 05 anywhere. Maybe I'm better off parking it for a while with gas prices around $3/gal. Replies to this message: jjrjj89 (Sep 11, 2005 6:00 am) jljandrew (Sep 13, 2005 2:45 pm) jjrjj89 (Sep 15, 2005 1:22 pm)
#44 of 134 Re: MPG for my 2005 SUCKS [jljandrew] by jjrjj89 Sep 11, 2005 (6:00 am)
Replying to: jljandrew (Sep 09, 2005 8:43 am) I'm not kiddin' you!! the lowest that he's had on a tank of fuel is 15.7 mgp. He drove over 200 miles out to Albany, at 65, and got 19.8. Drove back, at 70, and got 18.5. He told me that he was doing fire police work one afternoon, and left the truck running for 3 hrs. while he was directing traffic (Dad's in his mid 60's and needs his AC) on that tank he was all the way down to 15.7. I've seen the receipts. He does a lot of country driving, but that's incredible. My 04 isn't touching that. I'm with you. Park it. It's a hell of a price to pay for something that just sits, though. My minivan it getting the lions share of the family travel. My dealership told me not to run the KN air fliter. It leaks and allows dirty air through. If the air mass sensor goes with that air filter in, they won't warrenty it. Just some info I've learned along the way. Replies to this message: jljandrew (Sep 13, 2005 2:45 pm) jjrjj89 (Sep 15, 2005 1:22 pm)

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