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355 messages, Last post on Nov 13, 2009 at 9:21 AM
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After 5047 miles, I discovered I can get good mileage, I averaged 18.2 mpg on recent 310 mile round-trip. The key is this was mainly highway driving & and I kept the rpm's at 2000 or below. I previously reported 12.6 in these forums. I even achieved 12.4 towing my boat yesterday. That is, I did 12.4 until the upper radiator hose blew off on the way back from the lake. New boat, new truck - all covered in the uranium-enriched coolant they use now. If you heard the expression "glued, screwed & tattooed" that is what I was. I did get free towing - tow truck driver said mine was the 4th 2008 SD Diesel he's attended to for this problem. Only waited 2 hours in 100 degree heat. I really like the truck, but I can think of a better radiator clamp design from the sixties that will outperform what they use now. I may just have to add those myself.
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Replying to: pssample (Aug 13, 2007 7:19 am) Picked up from dealer: upper hose was off (at same dealer) at 600 miles for other service. They think it was just not pushed on properly then. Despite wrecker driver's earlier comment, they insist they don't know of any trend here. Giving free tire rotation for my dirty boat, not bad compensation all in all. |
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Replying to: hitwholesale (Aug 11, 2007 4:44 pm)
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Love the truck except for the gas mileage. 12mpg combined city and a little highway without a trailer. With the trailer about 8000lb. 13mpg at 65 mph and 9mpg at 75 mph. Coin pocket broke the first time I opened it. Leaks diesel fuel from the middle of the engine compartment, haven't had a chance to take it in yet. Good thing the truck wasn't expensive. 
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Replying to: paasch (May 29, 2007 6:40 am) I did so much better with my 2003 f250 i wish i had it back. I pay too much for a truck to only gets 8mpg. Folks, Ford has a problem and it is eating my lunch when I travel 4,500 miles and half to stop and fuel every 258 miles:( Help.... |
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Took a long trip Thursday afternoon, decided to see what this truck could do. I thought the fuel injection had a problem as once I hit 95 I couldn't get it going any faster. Two days later on way home, find a stretch of highway and keep the pedal on the floor: won't go 1 mph over 95 & the rpms are not racing. What gives??? |
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It won't let you exceed the speed limit of the tires. Mark. |
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It was a shame/humiliating to watch the guy in front of me pull away in his Cummins Dodge 6 banger last Saturday. In fact, it was embarrassing - for me and I am sure for Ford as well. Why all this horsepower (350) if they're going to shut it down at 95? My tires can certainly handle more speed than that - they aren't off-road or even off-road blend. How do I get ungoverned? |
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Ordered truck on Jul 24th, checked with dealer y-day. says should be here week of Sep 17th. I've been very happy about decision, until I read this site! this will be my first Ford, Always bought Chevy but i don't like the new Chevy 2500, and Dodge is a "no Way". so i'am going through with order, if? it turns out to be bad decision, "I know you told me so"... 
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The only people who are having problems are the people who are abusing the truck by moding it, by driving at accessive speeds. Yes IMHO, driving a 7000 pound vehicle at over 95 mph on a public road should land you in jail. People who pull away like jackrabbits from every light etc. If you act like an adult. You will not likely have problems or bad fuel econ. |
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