my new ecoboost
09-07-2012, 01:15 AM
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my new ecoboost
a couple pics of my new 6.5 fx4 with added accessories,2.5 level,add a leaf,fuel wheels on bfg's.5000 miles now and overall not a bad truck other than my great ecoboost engine gives me a nice 13.5 mpg!dealer says ford won't pay them to look into mileage issues under warranty.any suggestions?
09-07-2012, 01:26 AM
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First, handsome truck!! 
Also, that background scenery could pass for many areas of California!
As to the MPG; I learned with the addition of larger, heavier, tires (35" Toyos) it was a trade-off between the look I liked and the optimum MPG.
Also, some of it could be due to calibration of the odometer with the larger rubber; but the weight alone will rob you of a few MPG.
And then, with the EB, most likely you have the tendency to dip into the boost; which would make a significant MPG difference too?
Also, that background scenery could pass for many areas of California!
As to the MPG; I learned with the addition of larger, heavier, tires (35" Toyos) it was a trade-off between the look I liked and the optimum MPG.
Also, some of it could be due to calibration of the odometer with the larger rubber; but the weight alone will rob you of a few MPG.
And then, with the EB, most likely you have the tendency to dip into the boost; which would make a significant MPG difference too?
09-07-2012, 07:32 AM
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^ x3
09-07-2012, 11:27 AM
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09-07-2012, 11:41 AM
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Nice truck! Looks good!
I'm in the same boat! 12-13mpg on average lately. Speedometer is spot-on with my 33" Toyo MT's and 3.73's.
I know you all think it's funny, cause all you guys are used to GASOLINE engines.
I came from two Dodge Cummins diesels in a row which still returned 18mpg highway, 15 city regularly with 35" Toyo MT's and 3.73's.
I was sold on the Ecoboost hype until I had one. I thought it would be more efficient than a V-8. Looking back I'd get a 5.0. I don't see a benefit to a boosted gas V-6. I think a 5.0 would get better mileage because it has to work less to maintain the same speed (say 70mph) compared to a boosted six.
I know you all think it's funny, cause all you guys are used to GASOLINE engines.
I came from two Dodge Cummins diesels in a row which still returned 18mpg highway, 15 city regularly with 35" Toyo MT's and 3.73's.
I was sold on the Ecoboost hype until I had one. I thought it would be more efficient than a V-8. Looking back I'd get a 5.0. I don't see a benefit to a boosted gas V-6. I think a 5.0 would get better mileage because it has to work less to maintain the same speed (say 70mph) compared to a boosted six.
