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srt20
Explorer
May 16, 2018

Half ton DD trucks

What are some real world MPG figures from you guys NOT TOWING?

Ford 3.5 ecoboost
Ford 5.0
Chevy 6.2
Ram 5.7
All with 4x4 Crew cab. It will be nicely optioned, leather, tech package, etc. Any gear ratio is fine.

Im not trolling to start arguements. I am in the first stages of research for buying a new half ton. If I get a Ram or Chevy it will be a 2019, if a Ford 2018 or newer.
It will be my daily driver. Towing with the new truck will be mostly small loads. Anything big will be so infrequent that heavy load mpg dont matter.

The mpg will be a smallish part of my decision, but part of it nonetheless. Whatever truck that fits my situation the best will be the one I buy. I have no brand loyalty.

Thanks for any honest figures!
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  • theoldwizard1's avatar
    theoldwizard1
    Explorer II
    May 16, 2018
    The EcoBoost engine mileage depends a lot on driving style. Heavy foot = poor fuel economy !
  • Terryallan's avatar
    Terryallan
    Explorer II
    May 16, 2018
    ShinerBock wrote:
    Be honest... BAHAHAHAHA. Everyone is going to tell you what the computer says they get on a good day. If you want more realistic numbers then just look the vehicles and engines up in Fuelly.

    Fuelly.com


    Honestly. no matter how you compute the MPG. It is the computer telling you what it is. EVEN if you hand calculate, the computer tells you how many miles you traveled. nothing is mechanical any more.

    And why shouldn't we use the MPG the computers tells us. after all. Everything on the TV is controlled by that computer, from gas pedal, to airflow. Including what gear it is using. It pretty well knows how much fuel it is using.
  • Terryallan's avatar
    Terryallan
    Explorer II
    May 16, 2018
    Got the 5.0, and 3.73 gear. It gets 19 mpg on trips with out towing. In town it is 14 to 15. towing to the beach it is 10.5 mpg. Towing home from the beach is 10. to the mountains and back is 10.

    no it is not a supercrew cab, but a supercab. not a lot of difference really. Except the doors open backwards.
  • srt20's avatar
    srt20
    Explorer
    May 16, 2018
    camp-n-family wrote:
    Curious, since you are posting about MPG you must be concerned about cost, why would you look at the GM 6.2l instead of the 5.3l? Also, if not brand loyal why no consideration for the Tundra or Titan?


    As I posted, mpg is a smallish part of my decision, but a part nonetheless. I like HP. And the 6.2 has plenty.

    The Tundra is way to outdated for me. If they come out with a all new Tundra for 2019, I will most certainly be interested.

    As for the Titan, I dont like the looks of it at all. Only reason.
  • camp-n-family's avatar
    camp-n-family
    Explorer
    May 16, 2018
    Curious, since you are posting about MPG you must be concerned about cost, why would you look at the GM 6.2l instead of the 5.3l? Also, if not brand loyal why no consideration for the Tundra or Titan?
  • jerem0621's avatar
    jerem0621
    Explorer II
    May 16, 2018
    13-17 MPG mixed driving, 19-21 highway, 7-10 towing most anything.

    Pretty much the same for all half tons until you start talking Diesels.

    The largest impact on your empty MPG is your right foot and the altitude of the suspension and the magnitude of the tires.

    Thanks!

    Jeremiah
  • mhamershock's avatar
    mhamershock
    Explorer
    May 16, 2018
    2018 F150 Lariat SCREW 4x4 3.5 EB 3.73 HDPP option. I get 16-17 daily mixed driving. Can get 19-20 highway if gentle, and 8-10 towing.
  • ShinerBock's avatar
    ShinerBock
    Explorer
    May 16, 2018
    Be honest... BAHAHAHAHA. Everyone is going to tell you what the computer says they get on a good day. If you want more realistic numbers then just look the vehicles and engines up in Fuelly.

    Fuelly.com

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