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Ford F-Series Real World MPG Numbers

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#48 of 151 Re: 2005 SuperCrew 5.4 L V8 [uga91] by jjrjj89

Sep 24, 2005 (9:16 am)

Replying to: uga91 (Sep 23, 2005 5:29 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 151 Oh, I know by uga91

Sep 24, 2005 (12:17 pm)

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.

#50 of 151 Re: Oh, I know [uga91] by et14

Sep 27, 2005 (11:46 am)

Replying to: uga91 (Sep 24, 2005 12:17 pm)
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 151 okay by uga91

Sep 27, 2005 (3:14 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 151 update by uga91

Oct 05, 2005 (5:21 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 151 Tail gate up or down? by muser2

Oct 21, 2005 (1:54 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 151 2002 F250 Crew 5.4 gas mileage?? by lawnboy2

Oct 23, 2005 (8:22 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.

#55 of 151 Re: 2002 F250 Crew 5.4 gas mileage?? [lawnboy2] by wpalkowski

Oct 24, 2005 (6:59 am)

Replying to: lawnboy2 (Oct 23, 2005 8:22 pm)
You don't say whether it's 2x4 or 4x4, what type of transmission it has, or what the axle ratio is - 3.73 or 4.10. They make for a bit of a mileage difference - 4x2, 4.10 axle, manual tranny would be best; 4x4, auto, with the 3.73 will be the worst mileage. I'd say you could be anywhere from 7-10 mpg. My F350 CC, Long Bed, 4x4, auto, V10 - pulling 7600 lbs, only gets about 6 mpg in the city,and around 9-10 mpg on the highway - but I don't tow every day.
 
Superduty crew cab is a big beast and mileage isn't that great because the 5.4 has to work to get things moving. Pulling a trailer with it in the city, and you probably won't be getting much better mileage than the chevy diesel. You might also find the Ford a bit underpowered pulling a load in comparison to the diesel. Best power with the 5.4L is to have the 4.10 gears, also puts it preferred power band and gives best mileage.

#56 of 151 4.2 V6 by creisol

Jun 25, 2006 (11:05 pm)

Does anyone have any MPG #'s for the 4.2L?

#57 of 151 2005 SuperCrew 5.4 V8 by uga91

Jun 26, 2006 (8:11 am)

I have been getting about 13.5-14.5 mpg in town with the air running and 18-19 on the highway running about 75 mph. This is in line with the window sticker and what I was expecting to get when I bought the truck.

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