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Jul 28, 2021 | 07:56 AM

Bob Sagget

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From: Nancy

Extended range fuel tanks

So I'm kind of curious about something. I was talking to a buddy the other day and we got on the topic of fuel cells and how it seems like it was a pretty regular occurrence for trucks up until the late 90's to have dual fuel tanks but now they don't. I get that in most cases the 20-30 gallon tanks are sufficient but for me it's really not. So with that said, anyone know anyone that's selling extended range fuel tanks for a 2010 F-150? I see a few that sell them for Tundra's and Silverado's but it seems like F-150's are next to non-existent. I just more or less want to have my truck set up for long road trips as I try to go to Florida and Indiana 2-5 times a year which can range anywhere from 500-900 miles.

Jul 28, 2021 | 08:13 AM

RLXXI

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For 2009-2014 there are 2 options, 26g and 36g fuel tanks.

Jul 28, 2021 | 08:18 AM

steve(ill)

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500 miles at 70 MPH is OVER 7 hours... TIme to stop and take a **** anyway.

Jul 28, 2021 | 11:34 AM

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My 83 Ranger with 2 tanks was 29.9 gallons went 720 miles on a full tank and you still had to stop to pee at least once going 70 (10 hours BTW so probably 2 times) and my F150 with the 6.2 still goes 500 miles on a tank (36 Gallon) so how far do you want to go. If you think your gas in better or is that much cheaper spending $2000 dollars to take more with you to me is not the thing to do. You would need to put a lot of miles on the 2010 F150 to pay for the bigger tank and you probably need to stop for breaks anyway.

Jul 28, 2021 | 12:08 PM

ford390gashog

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Originally Posted by RLXXI

For 2009-2014 there are 2 options, 26g and 36g fuel tanks.

Yup, the dual tank F150 trucks at most also held 37.5 gallons in a regular cab long bed. These were not big tanks.

Jul 31, 2021 | 08:24 PM

Lone Wolff

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36gallon tank was included as part of the Lariat (and higher iirc) trim package in 2010. They were optional equipment for other trim levels.
On my 2010 with the 36g tank I get about 650 miles until empty when driving 100% hwy @ an average of 65-70mph. Always have to stop sooner than that just to take a break for food/bathroom, etc.
Having said that, if you happen to be towing anything, then your miles per tank would be cut about in half depending on how much weight and drag you and taking on. Even under those conditions it's pretty rare to see many complaints about the 36 gallon OEM fuel tanks being too small.

Aug 4, 2021 | 07:32 AM

Birdhunter1

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One thing I like about my 36 gallon tank is often I can go through multiple states knowing fuel is more expensive and I can get to X state to fill up again. Of course on the return trip I know if I fill up at x state I can get all the way to Y state before getting into my home state where fuel is ungodly expensive.