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Old 11-02-2011, 07:14 AM
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Does anybody regret buying the 6.2?

And wish they had chosen the Ecoboost motor instead? If so, why?

Or is everybody with a 6.2 happy with their decision?
 
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Old 11-02-2011, 08:25 AM
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And wish they had chosen the Ecoboost motor instead? If so, why?

Or is everybody with a 6.2 happy with their decision?
Happy beyond words...love the beast!!! The question should have been asked in reverse... (just kidding).

Seriously though, I love my 6.2...but am VERY disappointed with the overall Ford quality of the new F150's compared to previous iterations of the F150 (2008 and older)...just my opinion.
 
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Very happy, mileage keeps improving, power is unreal.
 
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What kind of MPG are you guys getting in the real world? (And are you 4x2 or 4x4?)

Maybe I'll get more responses by posing a different question: Does anybody with an Ecoboost wish they had purchased a 6.2 instead?
 
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Old 11-03-2011, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by BMWBig6
What kind of MPG are you guys getting in the real world? (And are you 4x2 or 4x4?)

Maybe I'll get more responses by posing a different question: Does anybody with an Ecoboost wish they had purchased a 6.2 instead?
Oh hell no! I have ***** to the walls power and great MPG's to boot.
 
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2011 F150 Platinum 6.2L SuperCrew
5.5' box
3.73 gears
4x4 - NOT AWD
Max Tow Package
20" wheels
17 mpg @ 75 mph highway
14.5 around town
 
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Originally Posted by NStorm
2011 F150 Platinum 6.2L SuperCrew
5.5' box
3.73 gears
4x4 - NOT AWD
Max Tow Package
20" wheels
17 mpg @ 75 mph highway
14.5 around town
Getting about the same with mine...same configuration. Btw, nice to hear and feel the roar when you step on it, wouldn't you agree? It's intoxicating...but I think I will need new tires soon.
 
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Old 11-03-2011, 09:32 PM
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Getting about the same with mine...same configuration. Btw, nice to hear and feel the roar when you step on it, wouldn't you agree? It's intoxicating...but I think I will need new tires soon.
Love the growl, it's been a very impressive power plant. The ecoboost sounds like a good motor as well, but the 6-2 even sounds mean at idle.
 
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Originally Posted by NStorm
2011 F150 Platinum 6.2L SuperCrew
5.5' box
3.73 gears
4x4 - NOT AWD
Max Tow Package
20" wheels
17 mpg @ 75 mph highway
14.5 around town

6.2 4x4 3.73 and you're getting 17 mpg@ 75 mph???.....
 
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Old 11-04-2011, 12:55 AM
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6.2 4x4 3.73 and you're getting 17 mpg@ 75 mph???.....
I don't understand what you're trying to say here. You would expect higher numbers?
 
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We expect.much lower numbers.....
 
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We expect.much lower numbers.....
Mileage is actually very good with the 62....however I didn't buy this monster based on fuel mileage. It's a truck after all...
 
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Originally Posted by brandon4
We expect.much lower numbers.....
You got a mouse in your pocket there fella? Sorry to disappoint, have taken some long road trips and get 550 miles out of a tank at highway speeds. I was surprised (ecstatic might be a better word) at 17. Now bear in mind a slight head wind will knock this back .5-1 mpg.
 
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I guess we all know if one believes the lie-o-meter, then one is being mislead. Need to check mileage with gallons used the old fashion way to get an accurate result. Mine is about 1 MPG different from actual. you would think the computer would get it right.
 
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I guess we all know if one believes the lie-o-meter, then one is being mislead. Need to check mileage with gallons used the old fashion way to get an accurate result. Mine is about 1 MPG different from actual. you would think the computer would get it right.
Agreed, it's got a few pretty colors in it, but that's about it. I always hand calc.
 


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