2011 F-150 4x4 EcoBoost MPG 15 City 21 Highway
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GLC, that is why the EPA lists the variance in smaller print below each big number. Each driver's style and conditions will vary.
The point of the EPA fuel economy ratings is to use the same road conditions and driving style to compare vehicles to each other. Every driver knows how their driving style/habits/conditions compare to the EPA rating. If Joe always gets 10% better than the EPA ratings, then he'll likely get that in any vehicle. If Bob get 20% worse, then he'll always get that no matter the vehicle.
The point of the EPA fuel economy ratings is to use the same road conditions and driving style to compare vehicles to each other. Every driver knows how their driving style/habits/conditions compare to the EPA rating. If Joe always gets 10% better than the EPA ratings, then he'll likely get that in any vehicle. If Bob get 20% worse, then he'll always get that no matter the vehicle.
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I just can't understand why you are all whining about EPA numbers. They are not necessarily realistic. Calm down, sit back, and wait for the guinea pigs to actually take delivery of them and report their real world calculated (not lie-o-meter) gas mileages. I have no doubt whatsoever that some EB's could get mid-20's on the highway driven conservatively. I also have no doubt that some 5.0's could get at least low 20's driven the same way. I also would expect some people to never even see 20 with either engine!
My 03 4.2 was rated at 16/20 under the old system. I'm guessing that would be maybe 14/18 or 14/19 under the new system. Well - I've seen everywhere between 12 and 23 real world.
My 03 4.2 was rated at 16/20 under the old system. I'm guessing that would be maybe 14/18 or 14/19 under the new system. Well - I've seen everywhere between 12 and 23 real world.
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Here is a link to a Canadian XLT Supercab with Ecoboost;
http://fordlabels.webview.biz/webvie...FX1ET9BFA51995
According to the sticker, 9.6L/100km Highway which works out to 24.5MPG
http://fordlabels.webview.biz/webvie...FX1ET9BFA51995
According to the sticker, 9.6L/100km Highway which works out to 24.5MPG
Here is a link to a Canadian XLT Supercab with Ecoboost;
http://fordlabels.webview.biz/webvie...FX1ET9BFA51995
According to the sticker, 9.6L/100km Highway which works out to 24.5MPG
http://fordlabels.webview.biz/webvie...FX1ET9BFA51995
According to the sticker, 9.6L/100km Highway which works out to 24.5MPG
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Here is a link to a Canadian XLT Supercab with Ecoboost;
http://fordlabels.webview.biz/webvie...FX1ET9BFA51995
According to the sticker, 9.6L/100km Highway which works out to 24.5MPG
http://fordlabels.webview.biz/webvie...FX1ET9BFA51995
According to the sticker, 9.6L/100km Highway which works out to 24.5MPG
So .9L/100km difference. It's not bad, but not what i was expecting.
Don't forget the Ecoboost doesn't have the same 6th gear then the rest.Witch help to lower the fuel consumption.
All in all, the Ecoboost will average 1L/100km less then the 5.0
14L/100km vs. 15L/100km City
9.6L/100km vs. 10.5L/100km Highway
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Having said all of that, there should be less than 1 mpg between a reg cab and SCREW due to weight, and the axle probably doesn't account for much difference either unless you are doing way over 70 mph
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From: Linn, MO
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Still not what many of us expected to hear, but I am still very impressed with the EB and its my top choice when I go to purchase a 2011 FX4 later this year. My only realy qualm about buying the V6 is the loss of a V8's rumble, I love a nice deep rumble from the exhuast; but if someone came out with an exhaust to really bring out the turbo's on the EB like in a diesel I'd be happy! I'm still excited about the EB no matter what.
If you look at it, anything gets better mileage than my current truck
If you look at it, anything gets better mileage than my current truck
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I imagine they will release them on the 15th when they tear the engine down. Since the EPA numbers were found out several weeks (at least for the 4x4) ago, that is about the only official surprise that they have left.
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In 4x4 form, the EB gets 2 better than the 5.0 on the highway (21 vs. 19).
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I am still impressed considering the power and torque it puts out and the weight of what it is in. I think people will complain no matter what the number. Some will never be satisfied, even if it got 50 mpg hwy.
I also think Ford isn't tuning the Ecoboost to its full potential yet so it can have a bit "left in the tank" just in case the competition steps up a bit.
I also think Ford isn't tuning the Ecoboost to its full potential yet so it can have a bit "left in the tank" just in case the competition steps up a bit.
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Still not what many of us expected to hear, but I am still very impressed with the EB and its my top choice when I go to purchase a 2011 FX4 later this year. My only realy qualm about buying the V6 is the loss of a V8's rumble, I love a nice deep rumble from the exhuast; but if someone came out with an exhaust to really bring out the turbo's on the EB like in a diesel I'd be happy! I'm still excited about the EB no matter what.
If you look at it, anything gets better mileage than my current truck
If you look at it, anything gets better mileage than my current truck
I talked with a guy that designs aftermarket parts. They are already working on wastegates, upgraded intercoolers, and boost controllers for them. Not to mention that tunes are already out for them in the SHO and MKZ models. They are getting 400awhp with just a tune in them while still not adding too much ignition or leaning it out.
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From: ludlow,PA
i cant wait to see power gains with tuners, ESPECIALLY when all these people that are saying "im not buying no V6 sounding truck,BLAH,BLAH,BLAH im getting the 5.0 BLAH" and then the people get custom tunes with the ecoboost when the 5.0 lovers get there tunes and see the power difference then...o yeah, and the MPG increase with a tune.
Last edited by 88rxn/a; Jan 7, 2011 at 08:06 PM.