Joined the diesel side of the force

[B92F]

My former gas '05 F250 just did not pull as well as I wanted. It would have been just fine back in the flatlands of Kansas when we purchased it, but out here in the hills of NC the 5.4L engine just didn't have the stuff. So over the weekend we bought a 2015 F250 diesel. This is the first diesel that I've ever owned.

The '05 only got 15 MPG when not towing and that was on a good day. For the 400+ mile trip back from the dealer we got 19 MPG, so I'm eager to see what we'll get towing.

[Lynnmor]

B92F wrote:


Any suggestions or advise on engine braking would be appreciated. This is my first truck with that feature, and we just got the hitch installed. After new tires on the trailer in a couple of weeks, we'll be heading out for a weekend.

I'm assuming that I can (for the most part) set the cruise control, activate the engine break, and for the most part let the truck do it's thing. Taking into account road conditions, grade etc.

Add putting it in tow/haul mode and you are correct. When going down a grade, use the brakes briefly in a way that they do reduce the speed a little and the truck will get the message and take over from there.

[FishOnOne]

Thom02099 wrote:

lenr wrote:
OP should check out dieselstop.Com for lots of good discussion on the 6.7. Don't freak over the problems and complaints--WAY more folks with problems post than those of us with no problems. 2012 6.7 with 75K miles with no performance problems and only one noisy vacuum control hose replaced under warranty. Enjoy!!

Just for clarification, the website is thedieselstop.com. Don't forget "the". www.dieselstop.com redirects to www.dieselsite.com, a parts website.

I would recommend going to www.ford-trucks.com (Ford Truck Enthusiasts) has a much better group of guys.

[Thom02099]

lenr wrote:
OP should check out dieselstop.Com for lots of good discussion on the 6.7. Don't freak over the problems and complaints--WAY more folks with problems post than those of us with no problems. 2012 6.7 with 75K miles with no performance problems and only one noisy vacuum control hose replaced under warranty. Enjoy!!

Just for clarification, the website is thedieselstop.com. Don't forget "the". www.dieselstop.com redirects to www.dieselsite.com, a parts website.

[lenr]

OP should check out dieselstop.Com for lots of good discussion on the 6.7. Don't freak over the problems and complaints--WAY more folks with problems post than those of us with no problems. 2012 6.7 with 75K miles with no performance problems and only one noisy vacuum control hose replaced under warranty. Enjoy!!

[fireman41]

lawnspecialties wrote:
You will not believe how much easier towing is about to become for you.

Once you leave the mountains (beach, Disneyworld, etc.), don't be afraid to use cruise control while towing. You can now.

Use cruise all the time with my 6.2. Up hill down hill and on the flats. The only thing is I'll use the manual mode more when in the hills. For some reason with the cruise on the auto will hold the gear too long before it will down shift, than it will drop 2 gears. In manual mode I'll down shift sooner and hold 4th gear up over most Hills.

[Grit_dog]

3ares wrote:
Like many others have said-Congrats and you will enjoy towing with your new Ford.
REMEMBER--REAL TRUCKS DON'T HAVE SPARKPLUGS.

Or glow plugs!!!
(Ducking for cover now, lol)

[B92F]

pyoung47 wrote:
I have a 16 F350 SRW. We are getting about 11 MPG towing (hand calculated.) I'm not overly impressed by this mileage, but not upset either. Without the trailer, I can approach 20, but it will then often go into regeneration. I had an 05 CTD before, and it was a great truck. I've towed with the F350 about 10,000 miles now, and in the past two months, we have done most of the Alaska trip, with grades up to 10%. The engine brake is my favorite feature, and it is amazing. Be sure that you know how to take full advantage of it before you tackle steep grades -- it makes going downhill a pleasure.

Any suggestions or advise on engine braking would be appreciated. This is my first truck with that feature, and we just got the hitch installed. After new tires on the trailer in a couple of weeks, we'll be heading out for a weekend.

I'm assuming that I can (for the most part) set the cruise control, activate the engine break, and for the most part let the truck do it's thing. Taking into account road conditions, grade etc.

[pyoung47]

I have a 16 F350 SRW. We are getting about 11 MPG towing (hand calculated.) I'm not overly impressed by this mileage, but not upset either. Without the trailer, I can approach 20, but it will then often go into regeneration. I had an 05 CTD before, and it was a great truck. I've towed with the F350 about 10,000 miles now, and in the past two months, we have done most of the Alaska trip, with grades up to 10%. The engine brake is my favorite feature, and it is amazing. Be sure that you know how to take full advantage of it before you tackle steep grades -- it makes going downhill a pleasure.

[lawnspecialties]

You will not believe how much easier towing is about to become for you.

Once you leave the mountains (beach, Disneyworld, etc.), don't be afraid to use cruise control while towing. You can now.

[3ares]

Like many others have said-Congrats and you will enjoy towing with your new Ford.
REMEMBER--REAL TRUCKS DON'T HAVE SPARKPLUGS.

[Ron3rd]

Those 6.7's are great trucks, congrats!

[diftw]

We've been really happy with our Ford diesel. Have had it a little over 2 years and have towed approximately 10,000 miles with it so far. Congratulations with your purchase.

[Hannibal]

Congrats on the new truck! Wishing you many years and miles of happy travels with it! Where's the pics?

[rhagfo]

Welcome to the "Dark Side"!
I went from a 89 F250 with. 460 to a 2001 Ram with a 360 AKA as a 5.9 CTD, less HP, but waaay more torque and a much better towing experience!