stuka1166

I know this a FORD forum, and I have learned much over the past few weeks...As of now, I am still planning on buying an Eco...I have a 110 mile a day trek to work, 6 days a week...I want a 4 X 4 plain and simple.

So I have another question to ask.

Is there any OTHER truck out there, domestic or foreign...Gas or diesel...That can surpass the mileage of an Eco-Boost right off the showroom floor ??

Thanks again !!!

Kenferg1

It depends on your requirements. Do you plan to tow more than 5,000 lbs? If not, then the 3.7 would be a good choice. Guys here like the engine for daily driver with excellent mileage on long drives.

If fun and the rush of power is your thing, then there isn't much of a choice for power & economy. Simply, the EB is flat out fun to drive. 15,000 miles and I still get a S.E.G (S**T Eating Grin) when I put my foot in it and it just goes.

I don't think that when it comes to 1/2 ton trucks there is anyone who really offers as much as Ford does now. Toyota might surprise, but I haven't heard if there is anything in the offing. Government Motors is off the table for me simply because of the stink of it.

Joewee3.5

Dodge is bringing 8sp auto in 2013. That should put them around ecoboost mpg. I know this sounds funny but my fords instrument panel display is one of my favorite parts of the truck. It's light years ahead of my 11' qx56.

rwng

If you drive +70 mph, then the Ecoboost milage drops pretty good. (from what I've experienced anyway) Mixed city rural driving, gets me about 19-20 mpg. On a trip to Michigans UP, I averaged just over 18 mpg but that was driving about 75 mph. My last long trip (90% under 65mph), I got 23-24 mpg. I really doubt anything gets better than that.
Be carefull though, Ive seen claims that the toy ota gets better milage. I call BS on that!

the developer

My 6.2 liter escalade got better MPG than my eco boost, had much better get up and go as well.

Kenferg1

From Motor Trend on a 2011 6.2:

Engine: 6.2L Vortec Veight-cylinder OHV with variable valve timing and two valves per cylinder
E85 / unleaded fuel
Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 10 MPG city, 15 MPG highway, 12 MPG combined and 312 mi. range
Multi-point fuel injection
26.0gallon fuel tank
Power (SAE): 403 hp @ 5,700 rpm; 417 ft lb of torque @ 4,300 rpm
Secondary fuel economy:


Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2011/...#ixzz24K40QrOT

So, your Eco is either driven hard, or there is some kind of problem. And yes 40 more hp on the top end probably does give it a little better get up and go. Just saying...

jake17201

my dad bought a 2012 5.3 z71 at the exact time i purchased my EB fx4. We have made several long trips to the deer lease over the past 6 months. Mileage is actually pretty similar on both trucks with maybe a slight edge to the EB. Personally i think the chevy is more comfortable on long trips. The EB really shines when towing thru the hills with its great torque.

Both of our dash display's an average of mid 17's. Drive them both and see what you like.
I think both trucks are plenty capable when doing half ton duties.

I came from a 07 5.9 cummins to this EB. I love the cummins. hated the dodge. I have no experience with the new half tons tho.

1968dave

The ECO boost with a 3.15 rear end gets great highway miles. However, I think it only comes in a 2wd.

Shan

My dad has a 2011 GMC with 5.3 and his is a little softer ride wise but the quieter cab on the ford makes for much nicer trips not to mention the room in the back of the crew cab.

the developer

IM lucky to get 10 mpg in the city with my ecoboost, and driven "hard" is hard to describe, if by going 1/2 throttle to get up to speed to keep up with the rest of traffic then I guess it is driven hard. But Highway mpg where its not driven "hard" the 6.2 got about 3 mpg better. According to the computer atleast.