2011 5.0L First Impressions
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I just recently purchased a 5.0 in September, and I love it, I just got back Saturday from a long drive from Southern Ontario to Florida approx 5600kms, my computer showed 14.4L/100kms/16.1mpg, I was told the mpg reading is incorrect, that you need to use a multiplier for true mpg’s, someone told me the 16.1mpg is more likely to be closer to 20mpg (does this make sense)
I have to say it was very comfortable ride for the 2 12hr days there and 2 12’s back; I used approx 800 litres of fuel, I know have 8600kms on the truck
Todd
I just recently purchased a 5.0 in September, and I love it, I just got back Saturday from a long drive from Southern Ontario to Florida approx 5600kms, my computer showed 14.4L/100kms/16.1mpg, I was told the mpg reading is incorrect, that you need to use a multiplier for true mpg’s, someone told me the 16.1mpg is more likely to be closer to 20mpg (does this make sense)
I have to say it was very comfortable ride for the 2 12hr days there and 2 12’s back; I used approx 800 litres of fuel, I know have 8600kms on the truck
Todd
Just do the conversions yourself.
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From: Madoc, Ontario
Originally Posted by Shick2356
CDC5.0
I just recently purchased a 5.0 in September, and I love it, I just got back Saturday from a long drive from Southern Ontario to Florida approx 5600kms, my computer showed 14.4L/100kms/16.1mpg, I was told the mpg reading is incorrect, that you need to use a multiplier for true mpg’s, someone told me the 16.1mpg is more likely to be closer to 20mpg (does this make sense)
I have to say it was very comfortable ride for the 2 12hr days there and 2 12’s back; I used approx 800 litres of fuel, I know have 8600kms on the truck
Todd
I just recently purchased a 5.0 in September, and I love it, I just got back Saturday from a long drive from Southern Ontario to Florida approx 5600kms, my computer showed 14.4L/100kms/16.1mpg, I was told the mpg reading is incorrect, that you need to use a multiplier for true mpg’s, someone told me the 16.1mpg is more likely to be closer to 20mpg (does this make sense)
I have to say it was very comfortable ride for the 2 12hr days there and 2 12’s back; I used approx 800 litres of fuel, I know have 8600kms on the truck
Todd
So above at 14.4 l/100 = 16.1 mpg us = 20 mpg Imperial( give or take. )
Nathan
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From: Edmonton, Canada
Originally Posted by MadocHandyman
Don't forget guys, you are all quoting in imperial mpg. Most of the guys on here are US mpg.
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From: Georgia
I too bought the exact same truck only in Adobe for color. I had a 2010 model only with the 4.6 3v motor. That truck was adequate, fairly responsive but could only muster around 14-16mpg (US). I traded it for a new Mustang with the 3.7 and 6spd manual that would deliver 35mpg highway and 24-25 in town.
About 4 months later the Mustang is gone and a 2011 F150 has replaced it. Couldn't live with the 'tiny' Mustang any longer.
This truck with 2000 miles so far continues to amaze me. Sound is awesome, power is more than adequate actually it has enough to be fun. Boy 95-100 gets here in a hurry. My daughter loves it, says it feels much smaller than it is because it is so responsive.
Not to beat a dead horse but for 2011 anyone who bought a new Ford pickup is a winner reguardless of engine choice. Always knew they could do it. Question is why take so long?
btw. . . my lifetime avg (2000 miles) is 18.9. Using the cruise control set at 60-65 it will give me right at 20.0 on my road. Had one 150 mile trip where I actually got 22mpg. I expect better after 5 to 10K once she loosens up. Great pickup. . .
About 4 months later the Mustang is gone and a 2011 F150 has replaced it. Couldn't live with the 'tiny' Mustang any longer.
This truck with 2000 miles so far continues to amaze me. Sound is awesome, power is more than adequate actually it has enough to be fun. Boy 95-100 gets here in a hurry. My daughter loves it, says it feels much smaller than it is because it is so responsive.
Not to beat a dead horse but for 2011 anyone who bought a new Ford pickup is a winner reguardless of engine choice. Always knew they could do it. Question is why take so long?
btw. . . my lifetime avg (2000 miles) is 18.9. Using the cruise control set at 60-65 it will give me right at 20.0 on my road. Had one 150 mile trip where I actually got 22mpg. I expect better after 5 to 10K once she loosens up. Great pickup. . .
Last edited by gyusher; Nov 22, 2011 at 08:27 PM.
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From: Oak Lawn, Illinois
3.73, sound, agree!
I was wondering how you got such good mileage, then you mentioned 3.31 and 2x4. No wonder mine with 3.73 and 4x4 is not nearly that good. Couldn't agree more about the power and exhaust note too! Love the sound of my truck when I step on it (which might be a little more often than I should, but oh well). Good write up!
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From: Canada
Ice Storm Update
Just a quick update about how the truck handles in ice (once again its only a 4x2), we got a really good freezing rain storm here overnight and the streets looked like glass this morning.
The truck did great. I have a set of cooper discovery winter tires on it and with zero additional weight in the back the truck got moving no problem. The traction control kicked in on a couple of hills but it was very smooth in adjusting the power between the rear wheels and regulating the throttle response. Got me to work feeling safe and confident, very impressed!
The truck did great. I have a set of cooper discovery winter tires on it and with zero additional weight in the back the truck got moving no problem. The traction control kicked in on a couple of hills but it was very smooth in adjusting the power between the rear wheels and regulating the throttle response. Got me to work feeling safe and confident, very impressed!
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CDC5.0
I just recently purchased a 5.0 in September, and I love it, I just got back Saturday from a long drive from Southern Ontario to Florida approx 5600kms, my computer showed 14.4L/100kms/16.1mpg, I was told the mpg reading is incorrect, that you need to use a multiplier for true mpg’s, someone told me the 16.1mpg is more likely to be closer to 20mpg (does this make sense)
I have to say it was very comfortable ride for the 2 12hr days there and 2 12’s back; I used approx 800 litres of fuel, I know have 8600kms on the truck
Todd
I just recently purchased a 5.0 in September, and I love it, I just got back Saturday from a long drive from Southern Ontario to Florida approx 5600kms, my computer showed 14.4L/100kms/16.1mpg, I was told the mpg reading is incorrect, that you need to use a multiplier for true mpg’s, someone told me the 16.1mpg is more likely to be closer to 20mpg (does this make sense)
I have to say it was very comfortable ride for the 2 12hr days there and 2 12’s back; I used approx 800 litres of fuel, I know have 8600kms on the truck
Todd
So for instance you take your 5600km / 100 = 56
Then take your 800 Liters and divide by 56...... 800 / 56 = 14.286 L/100 km
To ROUGHLY convert to us mpg you can divide 235 by your L/100 km......253 / 14.286 = 16.45 mpg
Theres also lots of good websites out there that will do the conversion for you just google mpg to L/100km. Hope this helps.
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The way I usually calculate my mileage by hand is to divide my kilometers traveled by 100 and then divide my fuel used by that number.
So for instance you take your 5600km / 100 = 56
Then take your 800 Liters and divide by 56...... 800 / 56 = 14.286 L/100 km
To ROUGHLY convert to us mpg you can divide 235 by your L/100 km......253 / 14.286 = 16.45 mpg
Theres also lots of good websites out there that will do the conversion for you just google mpg to L/100km. Hope this helps.
So for instance you take your 5600km / 100 = 56
Then take your 800 Liters and divide by 56...... 800 / 56 = 14.286 L/100 km
To ROUGHLY convert to us mpg you can divide 235 by your L/100 km......253 / 14.286 = 16.45 mpg
Theres also lots of good websites out there that will do the conversion for you just google mpg to L/100km. Hope this helps.
