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Old Oct 28, 2021 | 09:20 AM
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I've had my '20 XLT PS

for a year now and judging from all of the negative posts it must truly be a unicorn. It's been to the dealer twice for scheduled maintenance only. No warranty issues or recalls. Best fuel mileage i've ever gotten in a full size truck.
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Old Oct 28, 2021 | 09:29 AM
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Well, it's doable. I've gotten as high as 24mpg. I currently average 21/22, but I'm a little bit of a lead foot.
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Old Oct 28, 2021 | 09:32 AM
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Have you checked your actual mileage by dividing the miles driven by the gallons of gas needed to refill the tank?

The computers are off by up to 10% quite often. There is a long thread hear on how to recalibrate the computer. Mine was off about 7%.
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Old Oct 28, 2021 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MarkBinSC
Have you checked your actual mileage by dividing the miles driven by the gallons of gas needed to refill the tank?

The computers are off by up to 10% quite often. There is a long thread hear on how to recalibrate the computer. Mine was off about 7%.
Exactly!

OP, take your actual miles driven, divide that by how many gallons you put in to get your MPG.

Then take your hand calculation and divide that by what the readout says on your cluster and multiply that by 1000

Everything is explained in the thread linked below. Then report back to use on what you're really getting LOL

Fix the inaccurate MPG display in 2 minutes! - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans
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Old Oct 28, 2021 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MarkBinSC
Have you checked your actual mileage by dividing the miles driven by the gallons of gas needed to refill the tank?

The computers are off by up to 10% quite often. There is a long thread hear on how to recalibrate the computer. Mine was off about 7%.
The LOM is only off 2/10 mpg on summer fuel and 1/2 mpg on winter blend compared to hand calculation after 3 adjustments. Close enough for me
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Old Oct 28, 2021 | 10:16 AM
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Isn't the Power Stroke rated at 27mpg highway? Was this highway or around town?
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Old Oct 28, 2021 | 08:32 PM
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27.7 MPG for an average speed of 52 MPH is good?

This is my gasoline 2.7EB. Admit it hasn’t done this since but is claiming 25.6 MPG for 130 miles today with motorcycle in the bed.


2018 2.7EB
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Old Oct 28, 2021 | 08:48 PM
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What drive mode are you using?
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Old Oct 29, 2021 | 08:34 PM
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Default From reading the title of this thread…

…I thought it was another post about a late model HDPP XLT, Lariat, etc. found on the used car market.
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Old Nov 2, 2021 | 06:33 AM
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If I drive my 2.7 nicely I can get in the mid 20's
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