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New Ecoboost gas mileage.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 9:36 am
Posted on 10/27/14 at 9:36 am
Pulled my 21' bayboat from Lafayette to Grand Isle this weekend. Got less than 9 mpg overall. 
8.3 mpg doing 70 mph on interstate and 8.7-9.4 doing 60-65. Not too impressed with the gas mileage, but it does pull it very well. You can really feel the low end torque when starting from a dead stop and accelerating.
BTW, I got 11-12 mpg pulling my boat with my 6.0 diesel F250, but the new F150 pulls it effortlessly. Good thing gas prices are lower now.
8.3 mpg doing 70 mph on interstate and 8.7-9.4 doing 60-65. Not too impressed with the gas mileage, but it does pull it very well. You can really feel the low end torque when starting from a dead stop and accelerating.
BTW, I got 11-12 mpg pulling my boat with my 6.0 diesel F250, but the new F150 pulls it effortlessly. Good thing gas prices are lower now.
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Posted on 10/27/14 at 9:38 am to bhtigerfan
I got the eco too. Love the truck, but the gas mileage isn't anything to write home about. I think I average 15 daily with 34x12s and a level.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 9:43 am to bhtigerfan
What did you honestly expect for in-tow MPG? It will get better over time after the motor breaks in a bit. The gas mileage is no better than the 5.0 in my experience, but will do laps around it in any situation. FWIW, my lifetime average with 43k miles is at 12.6. 
This post was edited on 10/27/14 at 9:47 am
Posted on 10/27/14 at 9:49 am to PapaPogey
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12.6
Leveling kit problems
Posted on 10/27/14 at 9:56 am to KingRanch
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Leveling kit problems
Don't mess with those aerodynamics.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 10:03 am to bhtigerfan
I dont have the eco but my 5.0 got better mpg all the way up until 20k miles. I average 13mpg (+/- 1mph depending on traffic) going down to cocodrie staying around 60mph 
. Lifetime im at 16.8mph. I would expect a little better than 8-9mpg even with your boat but wait until your motor breaks in some more
. Lifetime im at 16.8mph. I would expect a little better than 8-9mpg even with your boat but wait until your motor breaks in some more Posted on 10/27/14 at 10:19 am to SeaPickle
Think the gas mileage will come up a little after I put some miles on it? Why?
BTW, the dealership didn't mention anything about "breaking in" the engine. Is there any break in procedures for the Ecoboost?
BTW, the dealership didn't mention anything about "breaking in" the engine. Is there any break in procedures for the Ecoboost?
Posted on 10/27/14 at 10:19 am to bhtigerfan
I don't have an Eco Boost. Don't even have a Ford but was looking around the other day and started reading about the Diablo Tuners. They make one for that F150 Eco Boost that can add 90HP and 90 Ft Lbs of Torque.
That is a huge jump for a tuner and if I owned an Eco Boost I would definitely be adding one of these.
Diablo
That is a huge jump for a tuner and if I owned an Eco Boost I would definitely be adding one of these.
Diablo
Posted on 10/27/14 at 10:26 am to KingRanch
Nope
Posted on 10/27/14 at 10:29 am to PapaPogey
my 30k lifetime is 14.7.....but in actuality its 15.7 due to tire size calculation
this is with 34 inch tars
this is with 34 inch tars
Posted on 10/27/14 at 10:30 am to Croacka
Your right, mine is probably about 14. I'm gonna tune it after Christmas.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 10:32 am to bhtigerfan
I am getting 16.5 overall with mine right now without towing. Still have OEM Goodyear AT tires and haven't destroyed my aerodynamics yet...
Posted on 10/27/14 at 10:51 am to CadesCove
I just got one as well mine was a demo with 5k miles..I get 19-20 on interstate at 70..haven't pulled yet but my 12 with 5.0 was 2wd and I got 12 at best pulling my bay boat. Besides it's a truck..not a prius..idc what it gets pulling. Also what gears do you have and 4x4? My friend has a lariat with 3:15 gears and he gets 9 mpg pulling
This post was edited on 10/27/14 at 10:52 am
Posted on 10/27/14 at 10:54 am to PapaPogey
12.6 totally average? How much HW miles, what rear end, and what size tires?
Posted on 10/27/14 at 10:57 am to WHODAT514
Mine is 4x4 with the 3.55
Posted on 10/27/14 at 10:59 am to PapaPogey
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Mine is 4x4 with the 3.55
mine as well.. all stock for now with the crappy pirelli tires and 20s..
Posted on 10/27/14 at 11:00 am to jimbeam
Drive Airline to Pville for work every day and put on some decent highway miles heading south on the weekends. 3.55 rear end with 35" ATs. I'm not complaining about it now because I understand why it sucks, but even before, it wasn't THAT good. Eco my arse
Posted on 10/27/14 at 11:01 am to PapaPogey
Yea I feel ya
Posted on 10/27/14 at 11:02 am to PapaPogey
i agree as far as mileage goes..its the same pretty much between the eco and 5.0. my buddy has 35s and the 5.0 and he gets maybe 12-14 without pulling..im just ready to pull with the ecoboost and see how much better it pulls my boat.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 11:04 am to PapaPogey
quote:Same here. With 275/55/R20 Pirelli Scorpions.
Mine is 4x4 with the 3.55
My boat is not a typical 21' bayboat thought. Deeper V and taller gunnels than most. Pretty heavy 21 footer. See pic below.
This post was edited on 10/27/14 at 11:05 am
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