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2018 F-150 Gas Mileage
by Curt on 14 Mar, 2019 20:00
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I took my 2018 F-150 on a long trip for the first time, from RI to NC.
We left last Friday and returned very early this morning. I was curious to see what kind of gas mileage it would get with the 2.7 liter ecoboost engine. I was not towing my boat, so I figured this would be a good test.
During the 700+ mile trip to NC, I averaged 21.5 MPG. I thought that was pretty decent, but I had actually hoped to see 22 MPG or higher.
On the way home, I remembered that this transmission has 5 different settings; Normal, Tow/Haul, Snow/Slippery Roads, Eco, Sport
So, on the way home I switched it from normal, which is what I used on the way down, to Eco.
Big difference! I got 23 MPG on the way home. That was actually better than I had expected, and I was happy with that result.
My wife drives a Mazda 3, which gets close to 40 MPG on the highway, but we chose to take the truck for comfort and safety reasons. It may have cost us more for gas, but neither of us felt cramped or achey from the 12 hour ride. And there were no worries of us not being seen in busy areas and getting run off the road.
Definitely glad we took the truck!
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Reply #1
by Jig Man on 14 Mar, 2019 20:41
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Nothing better than taking the truck and being above the crowd. Your F150 is getting at least 6 mpg better than my F250 on the road.
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Reply #2
by Curt on 15 Mar, 2019 14:10
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Nothing better than taking the truck and being above the crowd.
Exactly. No worries of not being seen!
Your F150 is getting at least 6 mpg better than my F250
What does your F-250 have for an engine? I'm guessing something much bigger than my truck
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Reply #3
by JackJ on 15 Mar, 2019 15:07
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Arent the 2.7L rated for 20 city - 26 hwy? Im surprised you are getting that much less.
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Reply #4
by Curt on 15 Mar, 2019 17:00
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I just checked the 2019s and it shows 19 MPG and 24 MPG for city and highway. Not sure what speeds they use on the highway to calculate that, but a large part of my trip was at 70-75 MPH, since most areas were either 65 or 70 MPH speed limits!
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Reply #5
by JackJ on 15 Mar, 2019 17:11
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Yeah that's true. EPA rates it for highway based on driving 10 miles with a top speed of 60, with air conditioner off. But I have found mine to be very close.
The 20 and 26 was what I looked up for the 2018's, 2wd.
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Reply #6
by Jig Man on 15 Mar, 2019 20:31
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Curt I have the 6.2 liter gas. I pull a 12000 lb 5th wheel and the boat weighs in at close to 5000. I had diesel for years but got tired of the noise and smell.
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Reply #7
by Curt on 15 Mar, 2019 20:50
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The 20 and 26 was what I looked up for the 2018's, 2wd.
OK. That would make sense. Mine is 4WD with the super cab, so a bit more truck to move around than the 2WD standard cab.
Curt I have the 6.2 liter gas. I had diesel for years but got tired of the noise and smell.
Those two things are why I would probably never buy a diesel.