6.2 Ford gasser reviews?

[sgfrye]

Looking for Ford 6.2 liter gasser reviews. Last October I bought a 2017 Ford 250 6.2 gasser. I'm towing our 7500lb approx ready to camp TT.

Looking for reviews from 6.2 owners from the real world. After 8k miles about 5k miles towing I am very happy.

I know all specific engines have personality so other than routine maintenance is there anything that I need to know about the 6.2 ? From owners with more miles than me.

This engine is a beast towing. I have the 3.73 rear end which is fine for our TT it tows like a utility trailer.

Experience for me from Ford has been good. I drive my 2000 f150 5.4 triton daily. 118k trouble free miles.

The company I worked with for 28 years used the gas e350 v8 gas vans and would get 200 to 300k miles with routine maintenace. My last van was a 1998 e350 with 345k miles with only a fuel pump replacement.

[FishOnOne]

Fordlover wrote:

Flashman wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

the1adman wrote:
Fish no one asked about a Hemi or CTD. I enjoy coming here and reading threads and occasionally contributing, but as always you ruin it with your bias. Im not a Ram or Cummins fan boy but do get tired of you hijacking every thread. Your what we call a telephone tough guy, insult everything and everyone you don’t like from behind your computer. Get a life and let the rest of the fine people here enjoy this forum.

Let see... I responded to Troll Again with his useless comment (no one asked about a Power Stroke) and then on topic with the OP.

Again another 3500 mafia just cant' handle a simple fact so no surprise to your comment and gave the Troll a free pass. Yeah... Loud and Clear big boy.

Except MeAgain was right and you - as usual were wrong.

You know, I wonder if we were all out camping and enjoying a brew around the same campfire, if there would be these same comments about how right someone is. I wonder if it'd be worse!

I hope one day to run across Fish out in the wild... Considering our proximity, I'd say it's plausible.

I'd even be willing to buy an ice cold beer outta my fridge for any of the Mafia members, as long as they can stomach the fact my camper got to the site being pulled by a... HAHA (insert evil laugh) FORD.

Fordlover,
Hope to run across you as well... A few beers are always in order.

BTW... This is how Flash would look with the group we camp with.



LMAO...:B

[Weldon]

Have a 2014 6.2 and am very happy with it. For what it is worth I like the diesel 6.7 very much...just don't like the cost of that motor lol.

[Flashman]

Fordlover wrote:

Flashman wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

the1adman wrote:
Fish no one asked about a Hemi or CTD. I enjoy coming here and reading threads and occasionally contributing, but as always you ruin it with your bias. Im not a Ram or Cummins fan boy but do get tired of you hijacking every thread. Your what we call a telephone tough guy, insult everything and everyone you don’t like from behind your computer. Get a life and let the rest of the fine people here enjoy this forum.

Let see... I responded to Troll Again with his useless comment (no one asked about a Power Stroke) and then on topic with the OP.

Again another 3500 mafia just cant' handle a simple fact so no surprise to your comment and gave the Troll a free pass. Yeah... Loud and Clear big boy.

Except MeAgain was right and you - as usual were wrong.

You know, I wonder if we were all out camping and enjoying a brew around the same campfire, if there would be these same comments about how right someone is. I wonder if it'd be worse!

I hope one day to run across Fish out in the wild... Considering our proximity, I'd say it's plausible.

I'd even be willing to buy an ice cold beer outta my fridge for any of the Mafia members, as long as they can stomach the fact my camper got to the site being pulled by a... HAHA (insert evil laugh) FORD.

Heck I even had a guy with a Ford 6.0 diesel pull up next to me last camping trip - we sat down together and had a beer. I didn't even talk about his truck - had to bite my tongue though.

[Grit_dog]

^ Eggzactly. It'd be great to sit down and shoot the sht with you n Fish and a couple a Dodge guys over a beer or 12!
Anyone who takes this banter seriously needs to put down the Internet and walk away......

[Fordlover]

Flashman wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

the1adman wrote:
Fish no one asked about a Hemi or CTD. I enjoy coming here and reading threads and occasionally contributing, but as always you ruin it with your bias. Im not a Ram or Cummins fan boy but do get tired of you hijacking every thread. Your what we call a telephone tough guy, insult everything and everyone you don’t like from behind your computer. Get a life and let the rest of the fine people here enjoy this forum.

Let see... I responded to Troll Again with his useless comment (no one asked about a Power Stroke) and then on topic with the OP.

Again another 3500 mafia just cant' handle a simple fact so no surprise to your comment and gave the Troll a free pass. Yeah... Loud and Clear big boy.

Except MeAgain was right and you - as usual were wrong.

You know, I wonder if we were all out camping and enjoying a brew around the same campfire, if there would be these same comments about how right someone is. I wonder if it'd be worse!

I hope one day to run across Fish out in the wild... Considering our proximity, I'd say it's plausible.

I'd even be willing to buy an ice cold beer outta my fridge for any of the Mafia members, as long as they can stomach the fact my camper got to the site being pulled by a... HAHA (insert evil laugh) FORD.

[Flashman]

FishOnOne wrote:

the1adman wrote:
Fish no one asked about a Hemi or CTD. I enjoy coming here and reading threads and occasionally contributing, but as always you ruin it with your bias. Im not a Ram or Cummins fan boy but do get tired of you hijacking every thread. Your what we call a telephone tough guy, insult everything and everyone you don’t like from behind your computer. Get a life and let the rest of the fine people here enjoy this forum.

Let see... I responded to Troll Again with his useless comment (no one asked about a Power Stroke) and then on topic with the OP.

Again another 3500 mafia just cant' handle a simple fact so no surprise to your comment and gave the Troll a free pass. Yeah... Loud and Clear big boy.

Except MeAgain was right and you - as usual were wrong.

[spud1957]

Powerdude wrote:
My 2016 6.2 F250 CCSB 3.73 4x4 does everything I need it to do.

It is also my daily driver. So far, 44k miles. Not a single problem, no warranty work at all, especially since it's out of warranty, heh.

Carries a heavy camper a few times a year. Tows a few times a year. Payload is 3.5k lbs, carrying it comfortably.

I didn't buy it for the gas mileage, but combined gas mileages town and highway is about 11.5-12 mpg. Not complaining about it. It weighs 3.5 tons empty.

You get what you pay for, most of the time. The 6.2 L engine and the Ford chassis are quality stuff.

Gonna call you out on your 3500lb payload. Your 2016 truck weighs 7000lbs. Subtract that from, at best, a 10,000 GVWR, you got a payload of 3000lbs.

[Grit_dog]

Acdii wrote:
Since I can't afford 2 trucks, and I can't drive a car for any length of time due to arthritis and back/leg issues, I need a daily driver that can also tow. Right now it has been an F150, which does OK, gets 7-9 with my travel trailer, and 17-18 on the highway. My last one was a 14 RWD and got about the same towing, with 3.15 gears at that, and 20+ during the summer and 18+ during the winter.

I drive 120 miles a day on rural state highways, averaging 51 MPH over the past 140K miles, set the cruise at 63 and sit back and drive.

My current 16 has bee nothing but problems since hour 1. I plan to replace it and would like to go to a Superduty, and because of all the miles I drive was looking at the diesel. I had a 99 Dually with the 7.3 and got a consistent 18+ MPG in it, and have seen that the 6.7 can get that as well, if not better since I stick to 60ish MPH.

Now IF the 6.2 could do 18, I would easily consider it instead, but 15 MPG or less is out of the question. Just in a couple road tests of a 17 6.7 I was seeing over 20 MPG on the lie-o-meter, ut haven't even seen a gasser around to compare.

Anyone driving daily on 55 MPH highways for 60 miles one way? What are you seeing?

Also what is the average payload in the F250 with gas? The 6.7 leaves very little payload, so an F350 is a must for Diesel when towing anything over 8K pounds.

You won’t get anywhere near 18 with the 6.2 so there’s that and honestly, yeah the diesel is nice if you want or need it , but they don’t get significantly better mileage than the 1/2 ton gassers. A 1/2 gasser is still your best bet for straight up commuting if you have to have a truck, cost wise.
And yes the 250 has much more payload than a half ton whether the sticker says so or not.

[Powerdude]

My 2016 6.2 F250 CCSB 3.73 4x4 does everything I need it to do.

It is also my daily driver. So far, 44k miles. Not a single problem, no warranty work at all, especially since it's out of warranty, heh.

Carries a heavy camper a few times a year. Tows a few times a year. Payload is 3.5k lbs, carrying it comfortably.

I didn't buy it for the gas mileage, but combined gas mileages town and highway is about 11.5-12 mpg. Not complaining about it. It weighs 3.5 tons empty.

You get what you pay for, most of the time. The 6.2 L engine and the Ford chassis are quality stuff.

[Fordlover]

Acdii wrote:
Since I can't afford 2 trucks, and I can't drive a car for any length of time due to arthritis and back/leg issues, I need a daily driver that can also tow. Right now it has been an F150, which does OK, gets 7-9 with my travel trailer, and 17-18 on the highway. My last one was a 14 RWD and got about the same towing, with 3.15 gears at that, and 20+ during the summer and 18+ during the winter.

I drive 120 miles a day on rural state highways, averaging 51 MPH over the past 140K miles, set the cruise at 63 and sit back and drive.

My current 16 has bee nothing but problems since hour 1. I plan to replace it and would like to go to a Superduty, and because of all the miles I drive was looking at the diesel. I had a 99 Dually with the 7.3 and got a consistent 18+ MPG in it, and have seen that the 6.7 can get that as well, if not better since I stick to 60ish MPH.

Now IF the 6.2 could do 18, I would easily consider it instead, but 15 MPG or less is out of the question. Just in a couple road tests of a 17 6.7 I was seeing over 20 MPG on the lie-o-meter, ut haven't even seen a gasser around to compare.

Anyone driving daily on 55 MPH highways for 60 miles one way? What are you seeing?

Also what is the average payload in the F250 with gas? The 6.7 leaves very little payload, so an F350 is a must for Diesel when towing anything over 8K pounds.

At 60-65 MPG on the highway in fairly heavy traffic, I'm seeing just over 15 on the highway, with a bit of local driving mixed in. My truck has 4.30 gears and is not broken in yet.

Payload on my heavily optioned F-250 Lariat Crew 4x4 gas is 2980 lbs.

[Acdii]

Since I can't afford 2 trucks, and I can't drive a car for any length of time due to arthritis and back/leg issues, I need a daily driver that can also tow. Right now it has been an F150, which does OK, gets 7-9 with my travel trailer, and 17-18 on the highway. My last one was a 14 RWD and got about the same towing, with 3.15 gears at that, and 20+ during the summer and 18+ during the winter.

I drive 120 miles a day on rural state highways, averaging 51 MPH over the past 140K miles, set the cruise at 63 and sit back and drive.

My current 16 has bee nothing but problems since hour 1. I plan to replace it and would like to go to a Superduty, and because of all the miles I drive was looking at the diesel. I had a 99 Dually with the 7.3 and got a consistent 18+ MPG in it, and have seen that the 6.7 can get that as well, if not better since I stick to 60ish MPH.

Now IF the 6.2 could do 18, I would easily consider it instead, but 15 MPG or less is out of the question. Just in a couple road tests of a 17 6.7 I was seeing over 20 MPG on the lie-o-meter, ut haven't even seen a gasser around to compare.

Anyone driving daily on 55 MPH highways for 60 miles one way? What are you seeing?

Also what is the average payload in the F250 with gas? The 6.7 leaves very little payload, so an F350 is a must for Diesel when towing anything over 8K pounds.

[blofgren]

Dirtpig wrote:
Thanks for the input on fuel mileage and all the reviews here. I am pretty much sold on the 6.2 with 3.73 gears. My 05 6.0 diesel has been an excellent truck and I guess I either got lucky or I am educated enough about the engine and maintenance that it's been solid. Problem is in my climate these vehicles rust bad after 13-15yrs and I am thinking of getting rid of it before it's too late. Mileage on my 6.0 is 16mpg with my 80% highway daily usage and 11mpg towing my 8000lb trailer. Seems the 6.2 is around the same or slightly worse.

Rusting in Qualicum Beach? That surprises me because you really don't have any winter there to speak of. I'm glad to hear you have had good service from your 6.0L; I'm very educated about the engine and maintenance as well and I didn't have as good of luck with mine......

JMHO, but I think if you think you are going to get the fuel mileage that your 6.0L gets you are mistaken. My bet is 13-14 mpg highway and about 9 mpg towing. Certainly not saying that's bad but just looking at reality.

[Krusty]

I have a 2011 F150 with the 6.2 in it. Been an awesome truck. Never a moments trouble with the engine (except having to replace the block heater that was starting to leak).

[Dirtpig]

Thanks for the input on fuel mileage and all the reviews here. I am pretty much sold on the 6.2 with 3.73 gears. My 05 6.0 diesel has been an excellent truck and I guess I either got lucky or I am educated enough about the engine and maintenance that it's been solid. Problem is in my climate these vehicles rust bad after 13-15yrs and I am thinking of getting rid of it before it's too late. Mileage on my 6.0 is 16mpg with my 80% highway daily usage and 11mpg towing my 8000lb trailer. Seems the 6.2 is around the same or slightly worse.