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BayouBoys
Explorer
Mar 23, 2019

6.7 Diesel Towing MPG

I was just blessed with a 2019 F250 Lariat with the 6.7l diesel. Never owned a diesel before. Planning a summer trip from New Orleans area to Atlanta area. I was curious what kind of gas mileage should I expect towing. I guess I am used to gas engines, where I have to plan my fuel stops carefully with at 35ft trailer.

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  • Bionic_Man's avatar
    Bionic_Man
    Explorer
    Mar 23, 2019
    9-12. Hard to believe you would regularly get more than 12, unless you are going 55 MPH with no wind.
  • Nv_Guy's avatar
    Nv_Guy
    Explorer III
    Mar 23, 2019
    I averaged 10 MPG running 65-68 MPH over 5,200 miles pulling a 14K high profile 35' 5th wheel
  • FordsForMe's avatar
    FordsForMe
    Explorer
    Mar 23, 2019
    11-12 towing my 32BHDS (36' and about 9000lbs) and 15-16 average not towing.
  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    Mar 23, 2019
    2012 F350 CC LB FX4 6.7 w/3.55. Between 10 and 11 for most towing of my 35’ high profile 5er over flat to rolling terrain. Less in the mountains or high winds. I do run at the speed limit up to 70 on the highways.

    19-20 mph when not towing on the highway at 70-75. 20-21 if I keep it below 70.

    16-17 combined city/hwy.
  • BayouBoys's avatar
    BayouBoys
    Explorer
    Mar 23, 2019
    I stand corrected I should have said Fuel economy. My trailer is 7500 GVWR. I was getting 7.5mpg on my 6.2l gas, so anything better than that is great.
  • theoldwizard1's avatar
    theoldwizard1
    Explorer II
    Mar 23, 2019
    Edd505 wrote:
    12-13 pulling 13K 5W at 65-68

    Keeping the speed down makes a big difference ! Knock another 5 MPH off of that and I would bet you pick up at least another 1 MPG.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Mar 23, 2019
    Time to change your vocabulary, you don’t burn gas any more, it is diesel or fuel. Best to work on it early before you fill it with Regular!

    Congratulations on the new TV!
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Mar 23, 2019
    Depends on a lot of variables.. terrain, speed, wind, ect...

    I tow a fiver that is just under 16k with my “15” 6.7 and 3:55 rear... I average between 9-11 depending on variables.... I did get 12 once,., but everything was optimal, as i usually have a heavier foot...
  • Lynnmor's avatar
    Lynnmor
    Explorer
    Mar 23, 2019
    Expect 11 to 13 depending on wind, your speed and driving skills.

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