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#45 of 134 Re: MPG for my 2005 SUCKS [jjrjj89] by jljandrew Sep 13, 2005 (2:45 pm)
Replying to: jjrjj89 (Sep 11, 2005 6:00 am) So when should my mileage start getting better? I haven't gotten better than 13.1mpg, and I have 1300 miles on my 05 250 5.4L (over 90% of which are hwy miles). The K&N issue with the air filter seems standard for a dealer. If you don't install the filter (any filter) correctly, it will allow dirty air to pass through. I had one on my 99 F150 4.6L, and after 48K, I was still getting 21-23 mpg hwy (a big improvement over the 18-20 mpg hwy w/o the K&N). Replies to this message: jjrjj89 (Sep 15, 2005 1:22 pm)
#46 of 134 Re: MPG for my 2005 SUCKS [jljandrew] by jjrjj89 Sep 15, 2005 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: jljandrew (Sep 13, 2005 2:45 pm) Man, you have to be kickin' yourself for getting rid of that '99 w/ the smaller block. I went the other way, though I'm not entirely satisfied with the mileage. I'm got rid of my 02 Avalanche with the 8.1 liter. 13.1 looks pretty good when you compared it to that thing. I don't know what to tell you about the prognosis for when you mileage will improve. My guess is that it won't...under present circumstances. Sorry. On this tank, I've been backing way off the accelerator and it seems to have made a difference. City and some country driving, no highway. I'll let you know. I try to ask guys, that I see with the same set up as me, what they're getting for mileage. Most don't seem to know. Most out of fear, denial, etc...! I e-mailed a buddy of mine that is an engineer for Ford in Detroit. he works mainly on brakes, suspension, etc. for the SUV and truck divisions. He had a pretty good laugh over my request for "great" gas mileage on that ship that I was driving around. If I wanted good gas mileage I should have purchased a Focus=:( Not going to haul a lot with that. Not even the kids. I e-mailed him back, told him to cut out the smart remarks and talk to the guys in the engine department. I'll let you know if I hear anything. Hang in there, man, we're all suffering.
#47 of 134 2005 SuperCrew 5.4 L V8 by uga91 Sep 23, 2005 (4:29 am)
I have had my truck for almost 2 weeks now and seem to be getting 11 mpg around town and about 16 on the road. The sticker said 15 mpg around town and I was expecting to get about 13. Eleven is a little upsetting. I'm sure it will get better after it gets broken in--I hope so anyway! Replies to this message: jjrjj89 (Sep 24, 2005 8:16 am)
#48 of 134 Re: 2005 SuperCrew 5.4 L V8 [uga91] by jjrjj89 Sep 24, 2005 (8:16 am)
Replying to: uga91 (Sep 23, 2005 4:29 am) I read this on another site. Pretend that you have an egg shell on the accelerator of your truck. Try not to break it! I've been doing this for the last 2 tanks. I've gone from 14.5 (f150 5.4L screw) to 17. It makes a difference. Remember to that the Ford didn't determine the mileage that goes on the sticker. The EPA does. I see gas going up again Thanks RITA
#49 of 134 Oh, I know by uga91 Sep 24, 2005 (11:17 am)
The thing is that I am not one to stand on the gas or anything. I could go slower, though, I'm sure. Looks like Rota may not disrupt things like Katrina did--that's good. Replies to this message: et14 (Sep 27, 2005 10:46 am)
#50 of 134 Re: Oh, I know [uga91] by et14 Sep 27, 2005 (10:46 am)
Replying to: uga91 (Sep 24, 2005 11:17 am) The reserch that I have done for the F-250 2005's the fuel mixture from km 0-2500 is very rich ( computer controled ) the 2501-5000km better. But not till 5001km ( around 3000 miles) does the mixture of fuel go to "as needed" for gas mileage.   I get 15-16 Hwy and 11-12 city, and that after I re-learned how to drive eg. the door locks do not look for almost 1 block ( slow acceleration) no fast starts...   My Ford Explorer 92 with 4 liter got around 25 Hwy and 18 city.. but I drove it fast too. Any one know the most optimal speed for the F-250?
#51 of 134 okay by uga91 Sep 27, 2005 (2:14 pm)
"the door locks do not look for almost 1 block "   Wow, that is slow. I don't drive that slowly--and I'm not making any plans to start. I have slowed down--but not that slow. That almost seems like a safety hazzard for traffic behind you.
#52 of 134 update by uga91 Oct 05, 2005 (4:21 am)
My 2005 XLT SuperCrew with the 5.4 has been getting about 13 lately. More like what I was expecting--and up from the 11 I reported last time!
#53 of 134 Tail gate up or down? by muser2 Oct 21, 2005 (12:54 pm)
Hi   Came across this web page on the effects of driving with the tail gate up or down, as well as having a camper shell on or off. I figured the camper shell on was bad for mileage, but according to this site the most efficient way to travel is with the tail gate up.   Here's the link: Tail Gate Up or Down?   Guess I'll go back to keeping the gate up.   Muser2
#54 of 134 2002 F250 Crew 5.4 gas mileage?? by lawnboy2 Oct 23, 2005 (7:22 pm)
I am thinking of buying a F250 V8 and was wondering if anyone knew what I could expect as far as gas mileage goes. I am currently getting 8.3 mpg out of a 95 chevy diesel and its killing me. One factor with these mileages is that I do pull a 3000# trailer daily and do 80% city driving. Replies to this message: wpalkowski (Oct 24, 2005 5:59 am)

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