Ford Ecoboost to 6.2L Economy

[Samsonsworld]

Time for a new truck. I'm looking at a F350 4x4 crew long bed with the 6.2l. I got really spoiled to mid 16's mpg cty/hwy mixed on the F150 for my commute. So come on...I can take it. How much of a hit will I take on economy?

[Grit_dog]

carringb wrote:

spud1957 wrote:
Mixed you'll get around 11/12. Highway 15/16. Towing 8/9.

X2. And that's assuming you're a conservative driver.

Also beware it makes power differently. The 6.2L needs about 25% more RPMs to make the same power.

True. They’re good engines, but thirsty. And you will be underwhelmed with the empty performance compared to the Eco boost. Nothing bad, just a big heavy truck not tuned to be quick.

Towing mileagewith both the 6.2s I had with a similar load as a decent size TT, 8 mpg.
Which is really like 25% better than previous experience with V10s. I could get 6 out of them if I tried. Note: not driving for fuel mileage , driving to get there ASAP.

[ShinerBock]

Samsonsworld wrote:


I know. I haven't signed the paperwork yet and I'm already missing my engine. I'd give anything if they put that second generation 3.5l eco in the superduty's.

I missed my custom tuned Ecoboost too when I traded it in for a new stock Cummins. It wasn't until I finally custom tuned my Cummins that I finally enjoyed it as much (if not more) than my tuned Ecoboost.

[Terry_25]

Spud's numbers are very close to mine towing 7200lb between 60 and 65. Crew cab, short bed 6.2L

[Samsonsworld]

carringb wrote:

spud1957 wrote:
Mixed you'll get around 11/12. Highway 15/16. Towing 8/9.

X2. And that's assuming you're a conservative driver.

Also beware it makes power differently. The 6.2L needs about 25% more RPMs to make the same power.

I know. I haven't signed the paperwork yet and I'm already missing my engine. I'd give anything if they put that second generation 3.5l eco in the superduty's.

[carringb]

spud1957 wrote:
Mixed you'll get around 11/12. Highway 15/16. Towing 8/9.

X2. And that's assuming you're a conservative driver.

Also beware it makes power differently. The 6.2L needs about 25% more RPMs to make the same power.

[IdaD]

You'll be much happier towing that size trailer with a heavy duty truck, gas or diesel. If you can pay the extra up front a diesel truck won't cost you materially more from a total cost of ownership standpoint compared to a gas truck. More up front and a bit more maintenance costs but that's offset by better fuel economy and higher resale. Either way you slice it...it's going to cost you a lot of money. My take was I might as well enjoy superior performance along the way.

[Samsonsworld]

One of these days. But I'm not much for buying used and this is what I can afford.

[goducks10]

Looks like if you want better mpg you need a diesel.

[Samsonsworld]

Ouch is right. Definitely wanting something more solid for towing. Tired of the wind blowing me all over the road.

And hoping towing economy will be better. I get between 5-8mpg with the ecoboost, 8k dry 35' TT, 65mph. And about 1 out of every 6 miles I put on my truck is towing.

[Perrysburg_Dodg]

Ouch, but then you will have a better tow vehicle with the 6.2L.

[spud1957]

Mixed you'll get around 11/12. Highway 15/16. Towing 8/9.