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So far, still on board with the 2.7. It'll be my next engine (2or3 years down the road so they work all the links out hopefully). Start/stop deactivation can be included with tuners too.... I hope. At least tuners now are able to deactivate the cylinder deactivation on GM and Dodge trucks.
I read an article this morning and a Ford exec alluded to mpg "approaching 30" for the new 2015......this may be the 2WD base 3.7, but I am betting that the 4WD 2.7 is going to be close to 28 mpg -- especially with stop/start which will really help the mpg in the city cycle of the EPA's test.
I thought the start/stop doesn't currently get put into EPA testing. I thought that was the gripe of all the manufacturers, the tall world numbers would be like 5% better if the testing took it into account.
It is correct that auto start-stop is not factored into EPA fuel mileage numbers (estimated by AAA to save ~ $149 annually in fuel costs at 20 MPG, 15,000 miles).
If a 2015 5,000# 2.7 (barn door) 4X4 Screw is rated at anything approaching 30 MPG, even 25+, I will be an instant convert to a purchase. In the meantime, I'm hoping folks don't set their hopes & fanciful wishes too high only to be ridiculed by...? Remember, the EPA highway mileage sequence is conducted at an average speed of only 48.3 MPH.
Last edited by Curmudgeon; 07-27-2014 at 11:10 PM.
If a 2015 5,000# 2.7 (barn door) 4X4 Screw is rated at anything approaching 30 MPG, even 25+, I will be an instant convert to a purchase. In the meantime, I'm hoping folks don't set their hopes & fanciful wishes too high only to be ridiculed by...? Remember, the EPA highway mileage sequence is conducted at an average speed of only 48.3 MPH.
Hey C,
Is that 48.3 mph average the old standard? For 2015 this is what I found on the EPA site. (I was scrounging around for the new numbers) Nothing yet.
It looks like they hit 80 mph for a while, and it is a 5 part test. Am I reading that right?
Yes, 3 new tests (high speed, AC running, cold engine commute) have been added by the EPA. The cycle which accelerates to 80 MPH still only averages 48.4 MPH. I would have to do some additional research to determine how the 5 tests are integrated into the EPA estimates stated on the Monroney sticker. Thanks for the expanded info AHNC...good inquiry.
Hi, does anyone know if the startstop feature can be permanently disabled? I can turn it off per drive my advance settings program. But after I turn off the engine and open the door, it resets itself.... thanks, John
just saw a video from Ford. there is a button you can turn off the startstop on the dash. However, it defaults to on each trip. Its the button with the A on it above the screen
Yes, there is a button to turn it off. But, it does reset every time you start the truck. I've had mine for a little over a month,it was annoying at first but like anything else you get used to it. It is pretty easy to control with the brake pedal. I can prevent it from shutting off if I want to by feathering the brake pedal. I do it unconsciously now if I know the stop is going to be a short one. It also stays on if your defrost is on, if there is a trailer connected and most of the time if the AC is on.
The only time I hit the button to shut it off is in heavy stop and go traffic.
I thought it would be annoying, but it really hasn't been.
I can average 25+mpg cruising 65 mph on state roads and 23+ mpg over all with mixed driving. Pulling my utility trailer will drop it to about 21 mpg.
I love this truck.
Thanks Jeff, I will work on feathering the brake today. I also love my truck!! Had 2 F150's before, then went to Ram, just switched back to Ford, and will never leave....
07-25-2014, 03:30 AM
Nothing yet.
