Max being towed with an F150 Ecoboost
Im looking for a new tow vehicle. Been watching the Ecoboost and all the pros and cons. Please chime in with opinions, experiences and facts. Has the intercooler/condensation issue been resolved? What...
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crcr wrote:Well it varied, obviously, but around 8 - 8.5 MPG would be a good average.I'm curious what mileage your Hemi was getting on the exact same trip?
I don't have enough data yet with the Ford to know if locking out 6th was the reason I saw the improvement coming back home. There wasn't any wind to speak of either way, but the ambient temperature was 15-20 degrees higher on the return trip.
In any event, the Ford did do better with mileage, just not as much as I had hoped. Maybe my expectations were just a little off. But the towing performance was a significant improvement, not because the Ram couldn't do the job, but because the Ford can do it at a lower RPM, and therefore more quietly. And there's a lot more to it than just the engine. The Ford has a 6 speed tranny, whereas the Ram had a 5. With the Ford, I can lock out any gear, but with the Ram I had to lock out 4+5 or nothing. The Ford has computer-controlled engine braking and an integrated brake controller, but the Ram had neither. And the Ford has a slightly stronger chassis. All of those things help add up to a better towing experience.
A lot has improved in 10 years, but I guess you still have to feed the horses....
-- Rob
