Is Powerboost worth it?
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Just drove from MN to NY with my 2023 and I loved it. Doing 74 mph I got 24.6 mpg, not towing of course. I have seen 28 mpg when the speeds are around 60 mph. Main reason for getting mine was the 7k generator for the house and my camper.
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From: Boston, Ma
With my 36 gallon tank and towing its an easy 400, or close to 500 if you trust the truck's reported MPG. I like to keep distances between fillups to 350miles. With a 30 gallon tank that would probably be 250mile max. My personal needs rarely exceed 200....
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From: Somewhere on the south side of Heaven.
I see its necessary to cover all the bases here.
So, if someone anticipates needing 1700 lbs payload, then I would spec out a truck looking for 1900 or more leaving some buffer. That would include passengers, potential hitches and tongue weight, cargo including microscopic dust. That is within an F150 capability but probably not a F150 upper tier trim Powerboost of which would push me into a F150 3.5L Ecoboost or 5.0 XL or 301A XLT.....
So again, the increased payload is a reason to go with the 3.5/5.0, not the Powerboost but not needing a SD.
Is that clear enough?
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You are forgiven, but I never mentioned maxing anything out.
I see its necessary to cover all the bases here.
So, if someone anticipates needing 1700 lbs payload, then I would spec out a truck looking for 1900 or more leaving some buffer. That would include passengers, potential hitches and tongue weight, cargo including microscopic dust. That is within an F150 capability but probably not a F150 upper tier trim Powerboost of which would push me into a F150 3.5L Ecoboost or 5.0 XL or 301A XLT.....
So again, the increased payload is a reason to go with the 3.5/5.0, not the Powerboost but not needing a SD.
Is that clear enough?
I see its necessary to cover all the bases here.
So, if someone anticipates needing 1700 lbs payload, then I would spec out a truck looking for 1900 or more leaving some buffer. That would include passengers, potential hitches and tongue weight, cargo including microscopic dust. That is within an F150 capability but probably not a F150 upper tier trim Powerboost of which would push me into a F150 3.5L Ecoboost or 5.0 XL or 301A XLT.....
So again, the increased payload is a reason to go with the 3.5/5.0, not the Powerboost but not needing a SD.
Is that clear enough?
Is that clear for ya?
Last edited by tigmd99; Jun 19, 2024 at 07:06 PM.
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From: Garland, Tx
it’s not a no brainer to get the power boost for everyone. If your someone who keeps there trucks 150-200k miles and beyond the power boost components will likely lead to expensive repairs. The mileage gains are not really that significant. I get 20-24 out of my non power boost 3.5. I like the power boost I’m not hating on it and if your someone who gets a new truck every few years it is probably a good choice. They build these trucks in so many configurations for a reason.
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There's no data to support the argument, is just a guess that the hybrid components will fail. I believe there is already one or two owners I've seen that are approaching the 150k mile mark, and I don't recall any major issues when they last posted an update, at least nothing that was hybrid specific.
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