C’mon. Resetting the trip meter, and driving for 8.2 miles is nowhere reflective of actual mpg. It’s just like filling up your tank, and then resetting the mpg. It’ll go up in excess of 32 mpg all day under the right conditions. Then, after 100 miles, it settles down.

 

If you say so. I stopped at 3 lights on the way and it was during heavy traffic. I drove really easy and was trying to get the best mileage I could. Thats what I got. I reset the trip and drove easy for over 8 miles, for 15 minutes to see what I could achieve.

Thats what I achieved.

 

FLocal, I’m sorry, but I should’ve read what I wrote. I had an entire paragraph after that which I revised, but apparently, when I cut a few words, I highlighted the complete paragraph and deleted it. iPhone error!
Anyway, what I wanted to add was that I’ve experienced excellent mileage after resets, and find that once you fill up after a short run... even if you let the pump click off every time... the hand calculated results are not as favorable. It looks like the algorithms are not realistic until a few miles are on and it sets in. I usually run a calibrated ScanGauge that once set up, reflects actual mileage VERY close, and it never matches the dash. With my 3.0L, I find mpg very erratic on the dash. There are procedures to calibrate the dash reading more closely here on line, but mine always reads a bit higher... like 1-2mpg. Keep a log that shows actual mpg vs dash mpg, and then you can make the adjustments.

 

All good man, no reason to be sorry! I get what you're saying, this is not realistic gas mileage for normal driving. I just wanted to see what it was capable of. If I really wanted to get this mileage I could, the key to it was the auto start stop and taking off from lights real slow. I did it again without the auto start stop and could not achieve it in eco mode surprisingly, so that makes me think maybe the eco mode was designed for highway?

I just wanted to see and show what the capability was, thats why I made sure everyone knew it was a short trip. I only get about 22.7 when I am normally driving, but I have had a lead foot and that includes towing all kinds of stuff.

Either way really impressive.

 

With winter in the Midwest, I average a solid 6-8 miles per gallon better at any given time than my 2016 3.5L EcoBoost, or 2018 5.0L. If it’s above 35 degrees, it’s closer to 8. I’ve never driven in 70+ degree weather, so I’m anxious to see how this spring/summer goes.
I absolutely love this truck. I just leveled it, and all I need is to find someone to swap me standard mirrors for tow mirrors. I could see me driving this rig about three to four years. It’s just a lot of fun.

 

Same here man! I just got my leveling kit in. I want to put the black OEM Ford 5 spokes on it. With some Nitto ridge grapplers, gonna look sweet.

 

I still have plenty of life on my Cooper AT3/4S boots, but I’m thinking of finding some nice wheels this summer, and putting 33’s on them for good weather seasons, and running these stock 20’s and Coopers in winter. Let me know the tire size you go with.

 

Will do man still trying to figure it out so may be a month away. Will report back for sure. Talk soon.

 

Ive had my baby PSD now for about 7 months and LOVE it. The smooth, positive acceleration without breaking 2000 rpm's is what I love about a good diesel. I have never been a fan of a diesel paired with a auto trany, But this 10 speed is the bomb. And with the different driving modes and the manual shift, once you learn how to play with all that its great, or just put it in drive and go. I also have two older 7.3's that I still use and have always had diesels in my trucks for the past 25 years. Never go to a gas pot. The only gas pot truck I have driven recently is work/company trucks Chevy 2500's with the vortec. Good strong motors, but freaking hard on fuel....

 

Thats awesome man. I love mine, it pulls my boat amazingly. The fuel milage alone, but the comfort is beyond expectations as well. The next test for me is a I just bought a Harley Ultra Limited and I am putting it in the back of the truck and driving from Naples, FL to Sturgis, SD for the rally. It will put her to the test with the big girl in the back for sure.

I forget the boat is back there when towing, and she is heavier than she looks:

 

Looking Sharp! Where’s those new wheels and tires you were talking about!

 

Thank you!

You know what, I ended up not going after it. I guess I am too cheap to let those stock tires go to waste lol So when I am done with these, I will consider upgrading again. Instead of tires I spent my money on her cause she matches the truck so well, and she is a year younger




Thankfully I got that 6.5 bed!!! Or she wouldn't fit back there. Don't worry I will get video of me loading her up, it will be fun.

 

I have a 2018 F-150 Power Stroke Platinum. I bought it to tow my 7000 pound travel trailer. It pulls like the trailer is not there. It is very quite an the fuel mileage is better than the gas version. When you buy an expensive overpriced vehicle the difference in the price isn't that much.Oh I bought it used with 2300 miles on it so the previous owner paid the premium.

 

I'd be curious what you paid. 2018 with just 2300 miles, that's less than dealer demo. Why they'd sell?
Glad you got a deal. Keep us up-to-date about any issues with the rig.
Welcome to the forum, there's a ton of info here.

 

I paid $55,000. The truck was 2 1/2 months old and the original sticker was $69,000. The original owner traded it back in for a Raptor.