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Old 06-08-2016, 10:21 AM
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My truck seemed to wake up at 2500 miles (2016 F250 XLT 4x4). It seems to have power when I need it and gets excellent fuel economy even when towing, (15 empty/13 towing) excellent for the 6.2L. I spoke to Ford on this and the dealer says that the computer adjusts and gets used to the way I drive. Is that true? Just curious nothing critical.
 
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Old 06-08-2016, 05:26 PM
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The computer does go through a learning process. As to how long it takes to do this differs between owners.
 
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Originally Posted by Steeda
My truck seemed to wake up at 2500 miles (2016 F250 XLT 4x4). It seems to have power when I need it and gets excellent fuel economy even when towing, (15 empty/13 towing) excellent for the 6.2L. I spoke to Ford on this and the dealer says that the computer adjusts and gets used to the way I drive. Is that true? Just curious nothing critical.
I hope my fuel economy improves. I have 1200 miles. But I knew mine would suck when I got it.
 
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Old 06-09-2016, 08:34 AM
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Michael a large part of my fuel economy even when towing is that I baby my truck also. I rarely go over 70 on the highway empty or towing. Usually stay around 60 empty and towing. When I have needed the extra power though the truck has given it to me no problem and no hesitation.
 
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Michael a large part of my fuel economy even when towing is that I baby my truck also. I rarely go over 70 on the highway empty or towing. Usually stay around 60 empty and towing. When I have needed the extra power though the truck has given it to me no problem and no hesitation.
I'm a 70-75 mph driver when I'm on the interstate. Most of my driving is in a downtown metro area.
 
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Old 06-09-2016, 10:49 AM
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Yeah anything after 60 you may have well have IV drip with fuel connected to the truck. I don't see your fuel economy going up unless the mph's go down...lol. In my personal opinion your parts will wear out faster also, but just my opinion.
 
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Originally Posted by Steeda
My truck seemed to wake up at 2500 miles (2016 F250 XLT 4x4). It seems to have power when I need it and gets excellent fuel economy even when towing, (15 empty/13 towing) excellent for the 6.2L. I spoke to Ford on this and the dealer says that the computer adjusts and gets used to the way I drive. Is that true? Just curious nothing critical.
Yes, it is true
It's the primary reason there's such a variance in so many Power and Mileage reports ..
Its like comparing Grandpa vs Teenage
 
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