Bigred1996

Is there any possible way to get better gas mileage? I have a 1996 5.0 auto. And it is not lifted or bigger tires and only gets about 13 mpg.

Rusty but trusty

Yep, do a few searches on here. A good tune up and an e-fan swap will gain you the most.

ToddT 58

Best free tip is to watch your tachometer. Stay below 2,000rpm and your economy will be better. Do some searches on this forum... good ideas such as the electric fans. If you want to learn how the fuel economy fanatics do it, check out ecomodder.com. Most of the folks over there drive small cars but there are a few Ford full size trucks on there.

Chris_1

iTrader: (1)

Rear end gears are a big thing. If all your driving is around town or pulling weight, you want lower (higher number) gears.
If the bulk of your driving is highway, you need higher (lower number) gears.
Highway gears in the city suck fuel because the engine has to work harder to pull away from a stop. And pull away from a stop again .. and again.. and again.
City gears suck fuel on the highway because your motor's gotta spin like crazy to keep you up to speed.

77Ranger460

Your truck is getting about what it was rated to get....A good tune up, properly inflated tires, and a light right foot are your best bet to improve that.

eyesman2

Follow this closely..I did this upgrade and a few others and i get 19 hwy all day with a 1994 5.o e4od...http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/...ad.php?t=63592

Bigred1996

How much was it for all of that?