Poor fuel mileage.
New User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
I found this site awhile ago prior to the purchase of my truck. I was convienced that Diesel was the way to go. When I had read the reviews it was about 50/50 on what people had thought about their truck. So I decided to test drive one...and it was GOOD.
I have had NO complaints with the truck. I get 18.5/19 City driving. I do however get 15 if I get on it at every light and just keep romping on it. If the speed limit is 55 on the highway I get 23 there but usually it is 70 so it comes back down to 18 mpg. Fine line there somewhere.
I have towed about 8000 lbs with about 1000 in the bed through the Appalachian Mountains and get 17.5/18 there at 55-65 mph.Depending on the speed limit.
I notice on the first couple of miles that it is a little sluggish first thing in the morning. I talked with a co-worker (Owns Cummins) and his does the same. So that must be normal for the Diesel.
Sorry to be so long winded....
OUTSTANDING TRUCK!!!!!
Last 2 trucks were GMC / First time Ford.
I have had NO complaints with the truck. I get 18.5/19 City driving. I do however get 15 if I get on it at every light and just keep romping on it. If the speed limit is 55 on the highway I get 23 there but usually it is 70 so it comes back down to 18 mpg. Fine line there somewhere.
I have towed about 8000 lbs with about 1000 in the bed through the Appalachian Mountains and get 17.5/18 there at 55-65 mph.Depending on the speed limit.
I notice on the first couple of miles that it is a little sluggish first thing in the morning. I talked with a co-worker (Owns Cummins) and his does the same. So that must be normal for the Diesel.
Sorry to be so long winded....
OUTSTANDING TRUCK!!!!!
Last 2 trucks were GMC / First time Ford.
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 161,999
Likes: 75
From: 3rd Rock
Re: Poor fuel mileage.
Originally posted by uponyou21
Should i get my truck flashed only getting about 280miles to the tank???
Should i get my truck flashed only getting about 280miles to the tank???
You outside temperature alone will reduce your mileage by 20% does the truck park outside at night. Long warm ups. Do you frequent drive thru, staying in line the average of 6 minutes. Multiply that 5 times a week and 4 weeks a month…..wow 2 hours already, not including mornings and after work. Do you constantly drive in traffic stop and go or open road at below 40 degrees, are you on the throttle quiet a bit. WFO
Many questions will probably lead to understanding of why your are getting this mileage.
My difficulty in anyone complaining about MPG is we do not have all the facts, just “it gets poor mileage” ………..hum
Inquiring minds want to know
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,052
Likes: 0
hey Tim I have 2004 350 4x4 crew cab longbed the best I have been able to do on the hwy. empty 12.2 mpg driving like little old lady. speed limit 65 temps.38 to 48 normal memphis weather ,while pulling my four wheeler and trailer during hunting season combined weight a wooping 700 lbs. 8.5 mpg all hwy. normal driver not heavy footed. no idle time. hook up to my work trailer 10,000 lbs 6 mpg. city driving ,when puling same trailer with 2000 7.3 15 mpg in city. have tryed buying fuel at different places no real change. truck in shop 3 times fro updates little better 1st flash no change last 2. had meeting with ford store service manager and general friday to see if they would get ford techs invoved service manager said no general manager instructed him to cll techs get them involved. should find out some thing soon will post.
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 161,999
Likes: 75
From: 3rd Rock
Originally posted by tn mac
hey Tim I have 2004 350 4x4 crew cab longbed the best I have been able to do on the hwy. empty 12.2 mpg driving like little old lady. speed limit 65 temps.38 to 48 normal memphis weather ,while pulling my four wheeler and trailer during hunting season combined weight a wooping 700 lbs. 8.5 mpg all hwy. normal driver not heavy footed. no idle time. hook up to my work trailer 10,000 lbs 6 mpg. city driving ,when puling same trailer with 2000 7.3 15 mpg in city. have tryed buying fuel at different places no real change. truck in shop 3 times fro updates little better 1st flash no change last 2. had meeting with ford store service manager and general friday to see if they would get ford techs invoved service manager said no general manager instructed him to cll techs get them involved. should find out some thing soon will post.
hey Tim I have 2004 350 4x4 crew cab longbed the best I have been able to do on the hwy. empty 12.2 mpg driving like little old lady. speed limit 65 temps.38 to 48 normal memphis weather ,while pulling my four wheeler and trailer during hunting season combined weight a wooping 700 lbs. 8.5 mpg all hwy. normal driver not heavy footed. no idle time. hook up to my work trailer 10,000 lbs 6 mpg. city driving ,when puling same trailer with 2000 7.3 15 mpg in city. have tryed buying fuel at different places no real change. truck in shop 3 times fro updates little better 1st flash no change last 2. had meeting with ford store service manager and general friday to see if they would get ford techs invoved service manager said no general manager instructed him to cll techs get them involved. should find out some thing soon will post.
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 187
Likes: 0
I got my truck flashed and my MPG went up. I was getting 10 MPG now it's about 17. I still need to burn through the tank and do the math. right now I have 360miles on and still have 1/3 of the tank left. Sorry I don't have the number of the flash they put in. But did it last monday.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 161,999
Likes: 75
From: 3rd Rock
Originally posted by ALASKAF250
I got my truck flashed and my MPG went up. I was getting 10 MPG now it's about 17. I still need to burn through the tank and do the math. right now I have 360miles on and still have 1/3 of the tank left. Sorry I don't have the number of the flash they put in. But did it last monday.
I got my truck flashed and my MPG went up. I was getting 10 MPG now it's about 17. I still need to burn through the tank and do the math. right now I have 360miles on and still have 1/3 of the tank left. Sorry I don't have the number of the flash they put in. But did it last monday.
If you can obtain it.......post it.
Thanks
New User
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
keep talking with Customer Assurance Dept.
It looks like some 6.0 owners who were getting terrible fuel mileage 10, 11, mpg, have benefited from the most recent flash. This is definitely something to be happy about. When you read other post it looks like the some of the 6.0 owners (myself included) who were getting 17,18, + mpg are now getting lower fuel mileage (mine has dropped to approx 14 mpg). I have no idea why, I am happy for those who were getting the 10-mpg’s, and hoping FORD will continue to work on the problems so everyone can get to the higher numbers. There have been several posts asking people to call with their concerns. I still think everyone should call the number and voice his or her concerns also tell of their successes as well. I love My 6.0 and I am definitely sticking with it. I just want the Ford people to keep working on the problems so we can have what we paid for. They will respond to their customers, but only if they hear from them.
313-322-3000 hit 0 then 0 again
Ask for Duncan in Customer Assurance Dept. Tell him your issues and concerns. (positive or negative)
Thanks Lance
313-322-3000 hit 0 then 0 again
Ask for Duncan in Customer Assurance Dept. Tell him your issues and concerns. (positive or negative)
Thanks Lance
!["Luke" SdeS's Avatar](data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 50 50'><circle class='avatar-circle-default' fill='%23cd77d2' cx='25px' cy='25px' r='20px'></circle><text class='avatar-text-default' x='49%' y='53%' fill='white' text-anchor='middle' alignment-baseline='middle'>"</text></svg>)
Elder User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 695
Likes: 0
From: Southern California
Fm ALASKAF250
......... Sorry I don't have the number of the flash they put in.
......... Sorry I don't have the number of the flash they put in.