A Fix for my poor Ecoboost Fuel Economy.
12-07-2011, 09:52 AM
#21
Originally Posted by SultanGris
Indeed, LOL! Always love threads on truck forums with people complaining about gas mileage, makes me laugh, Haha!
12-07-2011, 09:53 AM
#22
FN SWT
I don't own an Ecoboost, but I have seen quite a few posts now from different folks that are not seeing what was advertised. I completely understand the frustration of the OP. Seriously...I am getting better fuel economy with my 6.2l than he was with a truck that was supposed to be "efficient".
12-07-2011, 09:58 AM
#23
Senior Member
There is something about this thread that just does not make any sense. My 5.4 would have made a 186 mile trip at 65 mph with an easy 18 mpg.
A couple of recommendations:
1. Ignore the lie o meter. It means nothing. It is not a true lifetime "avg" for your vehicle.
2. Should have stayed on the dealer to check out the truck. That truck should be getting better mileage.
3. I believe that no one would give up a new F150 with warranty, for a used "anything" without a warranty for just fuel mileage reasons. Something is missing in the story. Especially to buy a diesel. Regardless of hwy mileage, the cost of owning a diesel is higher per mile. Fact. More expensive to buy, to fuel, to maintain.
4. I would appreciate the OP giving us the real reason for going from a new F150 to a used pickup.
A couple of recommendations:
1. Ignore the lie o meter. It means nothing. It is not a true lifetime "avg" for your vehicle.
2. Should have stayed on the dealer to check out the truck. That truck should be getting better mileage.
3. I believe that no one would give up a new F150 with warranty, for a used "anything" without a warranty for just fuel mileage reasons. Something is missing in the story. Especially to buy a diesel. Regardless of hwy mileage, the cost of owning a diesel is higher per mile. Fact. More expensive to buy, to fuel, to maintain.
4. I would appreciate the OP giving us the real reason for going from a new F150 to a used pickup.
12-07-2011, 10:03 AM
#24
This was my lifetime average last week.
I never idle, try not to speed, in fact have become somewhat of a granny driver while trying to get my economy back.
I think it was a dud, but "because it has not thrown a code" Ford tell me there was nothing wrong with it.
Just ironic though that 3 of the 4 Ecoboost 3.5L engines in my circle of friends are all getting poor economy.
I never idle, try not to speed, in fact have become somewhat of a granny driver while trying to get my economy back.
I think it was a dud, but "because it has not thrown a code" Ford tell me there was nothing wrong with it.
Just ironic though that 3 of the 4 Ecoboost 3.5L engines in my circle of friends are all getting poor economy.
I find them entertaining as well.
12-07-2011, 10:16 AM
#26
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Look a little closer, 15700 miles on the odometer. The trip meter starts over once it hits 9999.
12-07-2011, 10:20 AM
#27
12-07-2011, 10:24 AM
#28
Senior Member
Thread Starter
There is something about this thread that just does not make any sense. My 5.4 would have made a 186 mile trip at 65 mph with an easy 18 mpg.
A couple of recommendations:
1. Ignore the lie o meter. It means nothing. It is not a true lifetime "avg" for your vehicle.
2. Should have stayed on the dealer to check out the truck. That truck should be getting better mileage.
3. I believe that no one would give up a new F150 with warranty, for a used "anything" without a warranty for just fuel mileage reasons. Something is missing in the story. Especially to buy a diesel. Regardless of hwy mileage, the cost of owning a diesel is higher per mile. Fact. More expensive to buy, to fuel, to maintain.
4. I would appreciate the OP giving us the real reason for going from a new F150 to a used pickup.
A couple of recommendations:
1. Ignore the lie o meter. It means nothing. It is not a true lifetime "avg" for your vehicle.
2. Should have stayed on the dealer to check out the truck. That truck should be getting better mileage.
3. I believe that no one would give up a new F150 with warranty, for a used "anything" without a warranty for just fuel mileage reasons. Something is missing in the story. Especially to buy a diesel. Regardless of hwy mileage, the cost of owning a diesel is higher per mile. Fact. More expensive to buy, to fuel, to maintain.
4. I would appreciate the OP giving us the real reason for going from a new F150 to a used pickup.
2. They were going to start charging for scan time to check for codes. Ford bulletin stated unless there is a code there is no problem.
3. I drive an average of 3000+ miles per month and a great number of them are towing miles. Fact: the diesel truck cost me half what the Ecoboost sold for, I found a diesel truck that has had all the "issues" addressed already (GM known for injectors, tie rods, ball joints, T-case, etc. Done, done, done , and done.) I can get "farm" diesel for same as or less than gasoline.
4. The above should explain it, but just in case you need it spelled out for you again, "to control my costs".
12-07-2011, 10:26 AM
#29
Member
I didn't appreciate being a**-raped by FORD Ecoboost any longer.
I am sure some of you are having good experiences with your Ecoboost, or some that are just too proud to admit it is not as good as we were all led to believe it would be.
I have had 3 new F150's and a new F250 within the last 5 years. Two 5.4L, one 6.2L, and lastly the 3.5 EB. The tried and true 5.4L was by far the best of the group. The two new engines were huge disappointments.
I made a personal decision to go back to a pre-emission diesel.
I am sure some of you are having good experiences with your Ecoboost, or some that are just too proud to admit it is not as good as we were all led to believe it would be.
I have had 3 new F150's and a new F250 within the last 5 years. Two 5.4L, one 6.2L, and lastly the 3.5 EB. The tried and true 5.4L was by far the best of the group. The two new engines were huge disappointments.
I made a personal decision to go back to a pre-emission diesel.
As far as that 5.4L goes well if it was still in the F150 one wouldn't be sitting in my garage,I would have bought a Toyota,Chev or Dodge long before I would have owned another 5.4L.
Only reason I bought another F150 was the EB.
The EB has actually exceeded my expectations in performance(especially pulling) and in mpg.If I was getting 17l/100km Id be upset too.
