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#87 of 355 Re: Mileage Update [hitwholesale] by tunaboat Aug 16, 2007 (8:44 am)
Replying to: hitwholesale (Aug 11, 2007 4:44 pm) Yep, exact experience. My digital gauge always reads 2 to 3 MPG more that I am actually getting. What's with that? I stopped by my dealership yesterday to ask them about the crummy mileage. I was told that driving out of tow mode on flat surfaces would probably increase MPG. On my recent 7,000 mile trip, the best I got was 8.6 MPG (not very often) and the worst was 6.5 MPG. That is with 7,000 tt in tow. I'm getting a fifth wheel in September that maxes out at 13K GVWR. I'll be interested to see how the MPG is with that. Dealer also told me other makes (Chevy, Dodge, GMC) will be getting similarly low mileage for vehicles manufactured after January 2007 because of the "junk" they are required to put on for emissions. Anyone know if that is true with new Chevy or Dodge diesels? Replies to this message: mholmes1 (Oct 31, 2007 7:56 pm)
#88 of 355 2008 F250 6.4 by vinnysdad Aug 17, 2007 (4:34 pm)
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.
#89 of 355 Re: 2008 Mileage Experience From Owners [paasch] by ggist Aug 18, 2007 (8:42 pm)
Replying to: paasch (May 29, 2007 6:40 am) Same here on the 2008 f350 6.4. I pull a 13,000 horse tralier and avg 8mpg. My dealer acts like I'm ET from space. I have talked to eight other cowboy's with same truck spec's and pull similar weight and of course they have the same issue.   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....
#90 of 355 Lets Talk Speed, Is there a governor on this thing??? by pssample Aug 20, 2007 (9:54 am)
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???
#91 of 355 Yes there is a governor. by mschmal Aug 20, 2007 (2:33 pm)
It won't let you exceed the speed limit of the tires.   Mark.
#92 of 355 Yes there is a governor - Too Bad by pssample Aug 21, 2007 (7:37 am)
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?
#93 of 355 F-250 Lariet 4x4 P/S by garyszmr Aug 26, 2007 (6:38 am)
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"...
#94 of 355 Problems, by mschmal Aug 26, 2007 (8:04 am)
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. Replies to this message: garyszmr (Aug 26, 2007 10:28 am) dbweaver (Sep 01, 2007 1:17 pm) dtdm (Feb 11, 2009 7:31 pm) bigcountry1 (Oct 21, 2007 12:57 pm) kcram (Oct 22, 2007 3:23 pm) mschmal (Oct 23, 2007 7:58 am) dtdm (Feb 11, 2009 7:29 pm)
#95 of 355 Re: Problems, [mschmal] by garyszmr Aug 26, 2007 (10:28 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Aug 26, 2007 8:04 am) Thanks for the kind words, i've never owned a diesel before. so i'll probably believe about anything. i'm lookin for a vehicle i can depend on for the next 10yrs, (i dont race or abuse my vehicles). i drove the 08 SD and fell in love when i turned the key. I ordered the 4dr 4x4 Lariat F-250 Blu over silver W/Grey interior. $51,850 sticker
#96 of 355 Put 'em in Jail !! by pssample Aug 27, 2007 (7:04 am)
To put all the people in jail for going over 95 is going to require a lot of new jails/prisons/police.   Unless its ok for those less than 7000 pound vehicles to go that fast?

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