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brulaz wrote:
What I find interesting is the big difference between 4x4 and 4x2 numbers.
For the 4x4, the 2.7L EcoB numbers drop a lot. And all engines get the same 23 mpgUS on hwy (except the 5L V8 which is worse). And on city the range is only 17-18mpgUS (except the V8 which is worse).
So for a 4x4, not much of a mileage reason to go to the 2.7L EcoB or the NA V6.
Not sure why the 4x2s are so much better. Tires?
Prolly weight. 4x4 weighs a lot more. And then IF the front axles are always engaged. It has to turn them as well. After a while you will notice that not only do 2WD trucks get better MPG, but they tow more as well. Mostly because of weight.- A 3.5L Ecoboost F150 LB with HD payload just keep sounding better and better for our lightweight 5th wheel.
- What I find interesting is the big difference between 4x4 and 4x2 numbers.
For the 4x4, the 2.7L EcoB numbers drop a lot. And all engines get the same 23 mpgUS on hwy (except the 5L V8 which is worse). And on city the range is only 17-18mpgUS (except the V8 which is worse).
So for a 4x4, not much of a mileage reason to go to the 2.7L EcoB or the NA V6.
Not sure why the 4x2s are so much better. Tires? - Wonder if they were shooting for 30?
Why else announce on fri.?
Still very good numbers that will draw comparisions to the eco diesel ,unfortunately diesel is not falling in response to dropping oil prices as fast as gas.
Win for Ford - Good for Ford. Interested to see some real world numbers.
- That's like, 4 mpg more than my 8000lbs empty 5.9 diesel wonton with 200,000 miles on it...
