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Likes_to_tow
Nomad
Feb 07, 2018

Interesting thought on Ford's Eco Boost engines

I own a Ram Cummins but found this video interesting because it parallels what we have noticed about our new Ford Escape with Eco Boost. This little 1.5 has unbelievable power....when called for..and...
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johndeerefarmer
Explorer III
Feb 17, 2018
Well I am towing a GD Reflection 220rk with my '17 ecoboost. At 65mph I get around 9 mpg. With my Reflection 29rs I get around 7.5 mpg but its a heavier and taller trailer.
My truck is tuned by 5 star and has a Wagner CAC. It runs good! I also get great fuel economy when running unloaded on the highway. I would not consider a 1/2 ton diesel as they can't compete with the HP of an ecoboost

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