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According to Ford, they spent lots of time in the wind tunnel with the bed open because that's how most trucks are driven. So don't expect any improvement. Cruise speed and tire pressure are most important. I can get about 20 from my 2011 if I stay ~65-70.
According to Ford, they spent lots of time in the wind tunnel with the bed open because that's how most trucks are driven. So don't expect any improvement. Cruise speed and tire pressure are most important. I can get about 20 from my 2011 if I stay ~65-70.
I wasn’t expecting to gain anything putting a cover on, I was being a smart *** lol
Now go get your Lie-O-Meter calibrated, there's a thread around here somewhere that explains how. I set mine to be pessimistic so I actually get better than what it says. I find it awesome that a truck that is bigger, heavier and more powerful gets as good or better than a Crown Vic did. IT gets almost as good as some sedans do. Does as good as my 2010 Fusion Sport with the 3.5 did.
I dont know what you mean by toppers but bed covers help but if you are only getting one to get better mpg it isnt worth the money it will take way toooooo long to get your money back.. A tuner (custom tune is best), Gotts mod(its a mod to the factory intake) are the two best for mpg gains
Before I spend $300-$400 for a tuner just exactly what does a tuner do?
Before I spend $300-$400 for a tuner just exactly what does a tuner do?
The best way to answer that question is w/ a two part answer. First let’s define specific terms so we are communicating effectively.
A “tuner” is a person, Company, or entity that writes a specific program to replace the OEM program in controlling the vehicles engine or transmission. Engine programming is commonly referred to as ECM (engine control module) and transmission programming as TCM (transmission control module).
A “tuner” sells you a “tune” that you apply to your vehicle via a “programmer.” When you purchase the “tune” from your “tuner” of choice, you must have a conduit to open the door, so to speak, to load the tune to your vehicles ECM or TCM.
To break that down; you can not “tune” your vehicle without a “programmer..” e.g.: SCT X4, nGuage, EZ Lynk, etc. pick your off the shelf or “tuner” recommended option. This is a handheld you unit to plug into the vehicles OBD II port.
A programmer will open the door to your vehicles ECM/TCM and reprogram the factory “tune” w/ a custom written “tune” of your choice. 5Star is popular around here it seems. They sell programmers and write semi-custom tuning specific to your application.
Tuning is a sensitive area—I’m not the best to explain and I encourage corrections to be made, however, when looking for and purchasing a programmer with tunes, buy what the populous buy. If you’re not looking to make crazy power and looking to improve drivability, keep it simple and look for customer service, reliability, dependability, and quantity of people running “their tunes..”
Hope this helps and makes sense. PM for specific details as there is plenty to cover on this topic.
The best way to answer that question is w/ a two part answer. First let’s define specific terms so we are communicating effectively.
A “tuner” is a person, Company, or entity that writes a specific program to replace the OEM program in controlling the vehicles engine or transmission. Engine programming is commonly referred to as ECM (engine control module) and transmission programming as TCM (transmission control module).
A “tuner” sells you a “tune” that you apply to your vehicle via a “programmer.” When you purchase the “tune” from your “tuner” of choice, you must have a conduit to open the door, so to speak, to load the tune to your vehicles ECM or TCM.
To break that down; you can not “tune” your vehicle without a “programmer..” e.g.: SCT X4, nGuage, EZ Lynk, etc. pick your off the shelf or “tuner” recommended option. This is a handheld you unit to plug into the vehicles OBD II port.
A programmer will open the door to your vehicles ECM/TCM and reprogram the factory “tune” w/ a custom written “tune” of your choice. 5Star is popular around here it seems. They sell programmers and write semi-custom tuning specific to your application.
Tuning is a sensitive area—I’m not the best to explain and I encourage corrections to be made, however, when looking for and purchasing a programmer with tunes, buy what the populous buy. If you’re not looking to make crazy power and looking to improve drivability, keep it simple and look for customer service, reliability, dependability, and quantity of people running “their tunes..”
Hope this helps and makes sense. PM for specific details as there is plenty to cover on this topic.
Okay, Old thread, but, I'm new to the forum and F-150's. Had a couple F-350 Dually's ... but, I was young and foolish.
Traded my 2020 Ranger Lariat for a 2018 F-150 STX Long Bed with a Lear Cap on the bed yesterday. My sales person told me the truck had 1/2 a tank and I could take as long as I wanted. I was tempted to burn all the gas, but, I wanted to get back and seal the deal ... It was love at first drive ... but I digress.
After about 10 miles I noticed the fuel computer thingie on the dash. Apparently the PO didn't reset it often. It ha 13,978 miles on that reset and it was reading 21.2 mpg. Should be noted the PO was a salesman and did mostly highway. He told me he was never in a hurry as he was hourly + commission. I didn't ask what he "sold", but, something to do with the oil rigs.
Anyway, he related he liked to maintain 65 mph (he also was paid $$/mile and could save $$ with better fuel mileage. His area is Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and Utah, which means he's always at altitude.
I'm a very conservative driver, I'm retired and never in a hurry ... LOL, so I expect to see similar results. I was averaging 23-24 mpg on the Ranger, just tired of sneezing my wide body in the narrow seat .
Hi everyone, hope your all having a good saturday.
just wanted to post my results since getting the truck this week. I have a 2019 xlt screw with the 2.7l eco. I'm avr 10.6l/100km around town in eco mode. I'm impressed up till now.
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