Test drove the 08 King ranch today
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Test drove the 08 King ranch today
I have been lurking here for awhile. I went out and test drove a king ranch today! very nice truck lots of power and I liked the way it handles over all.
I am really contimplating moving up to the 08 4x4 diesel my only concern is mpg! the on board gauge said 4.5 mpg! dont think I would like that much! I know that mine and other test drivers are going to get on it to see what it can do but damn!
so if I do purchase one would it be safe to say that milage will be around average 10 mpg?
I am really contimplating moving up to the 08 4x4 diesel my only concern is mpg! the on board gauge said 4.5 mpg! dont think I would like that much! I know that mine and other test drivers are going to get on it to see what it can do but damn!
so if I do purchase one would it be safe to say that milage will be around average 10 mpg?
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ramrod2624,
Like you I put off buying an 08 due to the fuel mileage concerns.
I can tell you now that I am totally happy with my new ride. I bought a job 3 '08 F350 CC DRW with 4.30 rear end and get only 1 to 1.5 mpg less than my 06 with the same specifications.
Now if you plan on stomping the ole pedal and speeding around you will see a great reduction in your mpg's. However, if you break the engine in correctly(see forums on breaking in diesel engines), are cautious with the pedal and drive sensibly you can see up to 14mpg empty in said truck(that is before complete break-in).
As you know towing and hauling is really what these trucks are made for. I have towed 16k with above referenced truck and gotten about 8.5mpg at speeds up to 65mph. Once you get over 65mph your mileage drops.
Good luck with your decision and keep it FORD!
Like you I put off buying an 08 due to the fuel mileage concerns.
I can tell you now that I am totally happy with my new ride. I bought a job 3 '08 F350 CC DRW with 4.30 rear end and get only 1 to 1.5 mpg less than my 06 with the same specifications.
Now if you plan on stomping the ole pedal and speeding around you will see a great reduction in your mpg's. However, if you break the engine in correctly(see forums on breaking in diesel engines), are cautious with the pedal and drive sensibly you can see up to 14mpg empty in said truck(that is before complete break-in).
As you know towing and hauling is really what these trucks are made for. I have towed 16k with above referenced truck and gotten about 8.5mpg at speeds up to 65mph. Once you get over 65mph your mileage drops.
Good luck with your decision and keep it FORD!
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first its not really a 4.5 mpg thread its more of a I test drove and this is what I saw on the panel. as wel as my concerns........
so
the truck is a F250 swd 4x4 3.73 gear crew cab of course diesel!
If I break this truck in correctly will the milage increase? I will have to read the break in thread....
thanks for any insight you can provide before I drop a large chunk of money I would like to know what im getting into
so
the truck is a F250 swd 4x4 3.73 gear crew cab of course diesel!
If I break this truck in correctly will the milage increase? I will have to read the break in thread....
thanks for any insight you can provide before I drop a large chunk of money I would like to know what im getting into
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first its not really a 4.5 mpg thread its more of a I test drove and this is what I saw on the panel. as wel as my concerns........
so
the truck is a F250 swd 4x4 3.73 gear crew cab of course diesel!
If I break this truck in correctly will the milage increase? I will have to read the break in thread....
thanks for any insight you can provide before I drop a large chunk of money I would like to know what im getting into
so
the truck is a F250 swd 4x4 3.73 gear crew cab of course diesel!
If I break this truck in correctly will the milage increase? I will have to read the break in thread....
thanks for any insight you can provide before I drop a large chunk of money I would like to know what im getting into
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I bought what sounds like is very close to the same truck in May. I've got about 2800 miles on it. I get about 12 MPG in the city. I can stretch that to 13 if I really REALLY stay light on the go pedal.
Highway is about 19. I can eek ou about 21 or 22 if I keep it at 55. 60-65 I get the 19MPG. If i go 70 that drops to about 16.5.
hth!
Highway is about 19. I can eek ou about 21 or 22 if I keep it at 55. 60-65 I get the 19MPG. If i go 70 that drops to about 16.5.
hth!
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Ramrod, what do you intend to use your truck for? Daily driver, heavy hauling, goosneck trailer, or ??? The reason that I ask is that our recommendations will vary depending upon your use.
I have an '08 F450 Job 1 with the high CGWR package, in the King Ranch. It's my 3rd KR (had 03 and 05 F350's before), and without question it's the quietest, smoothest riding, most comfortable truck of the three. It also is very solid in the towing department.
The "Job number" of the truck refers to when it was manufactured. The later the job number, the newer the manufacturer and the more factory upgrades/mods have been made. The manufacturing date is listed on the door - list that and we can advise which Job number it is.
If you plan to do a lot of highway driving with an empty truck, consider the 3.55 rear end ratio's instead of the 3.73's. You'll get 1 - 2 mpg better mileage on the road with the 3.55's. However, if you tow up to 7K lbs frequently, then the 3.73 may be a better choice. Also, if more of your driving is city then the 3.73 may provide slighly better mileage in-town. Over 7K, and you should consider a lower rear end (such as a 4.10). Your mileage will suffer, but you're towing will improve.
Scott
I have an '08 F450 Job 1 with the high CGWR package, in the King Ranch. It's my 3rd KR (had 03 and 05 F350's before), and without question it's the quietest, smoothest riding, most comfortable truck of the three. It also is very solid in the towing department.
The "Job number" of the truck refers to when it was manufactured. The later the job number, the newer the manufacturer and the more factory upgrades/mods have been made. The manufacturing date is listed on the door - list that and we can advise which Job number it is.
If you plan to do a lot of highway driving with an empty truck, consider the 3.55 rear end ratio's instead of the 3.73's. You'll get 1 - 2 mpg better mileage on the road with the 3.55's. However, if you tow up to 7K lbs frequently, then the 3.73 may be a better choice. Also, if more of your driving is city then the 3.73 may provide slighly better mileage in-town. Over 7K, and you should consider a lower rear end (such as a 4.10). Your mileage will suffer, but you're towing will improve.
Scott
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Job 1 trucks were the first production run of the '08 model year...January to June of 07. Job 2 ran from July to December 07 and Job 3 January 08 on.
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Ramrod, what do you intend to use your truck for? Daily driver, heavy hauling, goosneck trailer, or ??? The reason that I ask is that our recommendations will vary depending upon your use.
I have an '08 F450 Job 1 with the high CGWR package, in the King Ranch. It's my 3rd KR (had 03 and 05 F350's before), and without question it's the quietest, smoothest riding, most comfortable truck of the three. It also is very solid in the towing department.
The "Job number" of the truck refers to when it was manufactured. The later the job number, the newer the manufacturer and the more factory upgrades/mods have been made. The manufacturing date is listed on the door - list that and we can advise which Job number it is.
If you plan to do a lot of highway driving with an empty truck, consider the 3.55 rear end ratio's instead of the 3.73's. You'll get 1 - 2 mpg better mileage on the road with the 3.55's. However, if you tow up to 7K lbs frequently, then the 3.73 may be a better choice. Also, if more of your driving is city then the 3.73 may provide slighly better mileage in-town. Over 7K, and you should consider a lower rear end (such as a 4.10). Your mileage will suffer, but you're towing will improve.
Scott
I have an '08 F450 Job 1 with the high CGWR package, in the King Ranch. It's my 3rd KR (had 03 and 05 F350's before), and without question it's the quietest, smoothest riding, most comfortable truck of the three. It also is very solid in the towing department.
The "Job number" of the truck refers to when it was manufactured. The later the job number, the newer the manufacturer and the more factory upgrades/mods have been made. The manufacturing date is listed on the door - list that and we can advise which Job number it is.
If you plan to do a lot of highway driving with an empty truck, consider the 3.55 rear end ratio's instead of the 3.73's. You'll get 1 - 2 mpg better mileage on the road with the 3.55's. However, if you tow up to 7K lbs frequently, then the 3.73 may be a better choice. Also, if more of your driving is city then the 3.73 may provide slighly better mileage in-town. Over 7K, and you should consider a lower rear end (such as a 4.10). Your mileage will suffer, but you're towing will improve.
Scott
to the original poster.i have an f450 and get 14 hw and 11 city driving.thats with 4:30 rears.i think the mpg issue is all that important.and if you think,it is a fullsize truck.what do you expect.