Topic Sponsor
2009 - 2014 Ford F150 General discussion on 2009 - 2014 Ford F150 truck.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

2013 eco-boost

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 28, 2013 | 10:31 AM
  #1  
northernON's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 5
Likes: 3
Default 2013 eco-boost

ok guys..........I've had this truck for a month now and I'm not seeing the gas savings like I'm suppose to see. When do I get to see the 29 miles to the gallon.............or is Ford blowing smoke in our eyes.
Reply
Old May 28, 2013 | 10:34 AM
  #2  
HoustonRider's Avatar
0.9% is for suckers!
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,529
Likes: 172
From: Texas
Default

lol... 29 mpg you should see at around 500 miles or so. you won't see the good mileage (35-56 mpg) until 15,000 miles.

until then, make sure your tire pressure is 65 front, 85 rear and the AC seats are on high at all times.
Reply
Old May 28, 2013 | 11:30 AM
  #3  
Truckit's Avatar
5 Year Member
10 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 202
Likes: 32
From: Ontario Canada
Default

The answer is never if you want that as an average MPG.
For our friends south of the border, I believe the op is from northern Ontario so the truck is actually rated at 29 hiway mpg (Imperial).
Reply
Old May 28, 2013 | 12:17 PM
  #4  
ymeski56's Avatar
Senior Member
Supporting Member

 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 58,557
Likes: 1,165
From: Long Beach Calimexifornia
Default

Moved to 09-Present section.
Reply
Old May 28, 2013 | 12:37 PM
  #5  
rdkev's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 3,837
Likes: 579
From: Tucson, AZ
Default

hahaha... i love this forum
Reply
Old May 28, 2013 | 12:41 PM
  #6  
Toddman38's Avatar
One Clean Machine
10 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 10,455
Likes: 1,623
From: St. Louis, MO
Default

Shoulda bought a Focus and a trailer for hauling... Lol
Reply
Old May 28, 2013 | 01:26 PM
  #7  
medic75's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 183
Likes: 5
From: Bradford, PA
Default

55 mph with cruise control set, non-stop, perfectly level ground, with no wind ...... you should be able to get 25+ mpg. Throw a hill or two in and some combined driving, kick the cruise up to 70 or more, you will see this drop to 17-20 mpg. Do a bit more city driving and you will see that drop to 15mpg or less.
Reply
Old May 28, 2013 | 01:48 PM
  #8  
rdkev's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 3,837
Likes: 579
From: Tucson, AZ
Default

I'm in a 4x4 screw eco with level and raptor wheels and tires.... im right at 14 in city. I dont drive easy either... This is way better than my v6 FJ.
Reply
Old May 28, 2013 | 02:33 PM
  #9  
etcbrown's Avatar
Bronco Edition
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 196
Likes: 13
From: Boise, ID
Default

I suppose if he has a 3.7L 2wd then it would be rated at US 24mpg = Imperial 28.8mpg.

So, the answer would be if you have PERFECT conditions and driving technique you could see 29mpg (Imp).

But with the thread title being "2013 eco-boost" his truck could only be rated as high as US 22mpg if 2wd. And that translates to 26.4mpg imperial.

Last edited by etcbrown; May 28, 2013 at 02:35 PM.
Reply
Old May 28, 2013 | 03:10 PM
  #10  
Adobe2X's Avatar
Retired and loving it!
Supporting Member

 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 4,810
Likes: 536
From: Spokane, WA
Default

Originally Posted by northernON
ok guys..........I've had this truck for a month now and I'm not seeing the gas savings like I'm suppose to see. When do I get to see the 29 miles to the gallon.............or is Ford blowing smoke in our eyes.

To answer your questions:

1. Never
2. Perhaps

I have posted a thread here (referring to US gallons) that states --- "I can get 12 or 24 mpg with my EB, its my choice."
The EB is less than 214 cubic inches. To get the 6,000 truck moving from a standstill, or to drive it into a headwind, or to maintain 75 mph, or up a hill, or to tow 10,000 pounds takes LOTS of torque. That takes spooling the turbos. That takes gas. Lesson over.
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:00 PM.