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bowler1
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Apr 12, 2014

Ford Ecoboost gas mileage and reliability???

Well I read the post below and I am convinced that the Ecoboost is a towing beast.

Certainly superb performance, but there are two areas that I have heard bad things about this truck. First is in reliability. Second is in gas mileage...surprisingly. People have said that it does not live up to its mpg claims and that it fares worse that most V8s towing.

What is your experience?

It certainly is tempting, given its performance, but total ownership cost and reliability are pretty important to me.

thanks
Matt

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  • I have a 2011 F150 EcoBoost with 355 rear gears and towing 5000-7000 lb I was getting a low of 7 mpg to a high of 10.5 mpg. No engine or transmission issues. 20000 miles and 85% of that was towing.