New FX4
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New FX4
Im looking to buy a new 06 FX4 Level II Ranger. It has the 31" Tires, and is of coarse loaded. What is the average mpg I can expect with this truck? If its not much better than Im getting now with what I have now (dont worry its a Ford) Im sticking with my 03 truck.
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From: Moneta, VA
What are you getting with that '03 F350 5.4/Auto anyway? I'd like to have one exactly like yours (except with a manual tranny).
The '06 4.0 4X4's are rated at:
15/19 (Auto)
16/19 (Manual)
In other words, I'd stick to the F350. It's sooo much cooler!
The '06 4.0 4X4's are rated at:
15/19 (Auto)
16/19 (Manual)
In other words, I'd stick to the F350. It's sooo much cooler!
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I have an 04 ranger xlt,super cad,4x4,4.0,5-speed, and 410 gears, I get 18 to 19 city, and 21 to 22 highway. Ranger mpg seems to be all over the charts, depending on who you talk to. I get better than the window sticker said, I think the manual trans helps in my case, and moble 1. With a level 2. the coolness factor is worth alittle mpg hee hee.
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My 350
I love my 350 first of all. It gets 13 mpg all the time except towing or in 4wd. The reason for the new Ranger is one yes the gas, two my wife hates the big truck, three it does ride like a dump truck, and four it will need tires, front brakes and I think something is wrong with the front end maybe ball joints. Im gettin a little old and this thing takes all I got to work on it. Plus these are not cheap to fix either. I have not had to put a dime in this truck yet at 45,000 It looks mint and they will give me a good trade. The 06 Ranger is sweet too. Its white, FX4 Level II, automatic, A/C, leather sets, upgraded 6 disc radio, trailer hitch, bed liner, 31" BFG tires plus is a super cab, I have to sleep on it!
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Good luck on what ever you decide, I love rangers, this is my 5th one, there a great little truck.
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I have an '04 FXII and I get about 17-18 mpg back & forth to work. Haven't had it on any long trips to see what the highway mileage is. Your mileage will mostly depend on how well you control your right foot...
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I've got an 04 FX4 Level 2 with 15K on the clock. I get about 17.5 in a mix of 20%city/80% country roads. I'm a bit bummed; I'm used to beating the window sticker. BTW, when you get the new one don't expect optimal gas mileage until you have roughly 5,000 miles on the clock. There is something magical about that number I've found 
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not to hi-jack the post, but do u think a an Fx4 lvl II/4x4 SC could pull up to around 4500 lbs safely? This being an 04 or later..im looking into an 06' Ranger
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P.S. take some pics of your new truck!
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P.S. take some pics of your new truck!
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Originally Posted by mldmkr1960
Im looking to buy a new 06 FX4 Level II Ranger. It has the 31" Tires, and is of coarse loaded. What is the average mpg I can expect with this truck? If its not much better than Im getting now with what I have now (dont worry its a Ford) Im sticking with my 03 truck.
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Well its too early to tell for me as I only have 230 miles on it yet, but that sounds a little low especially with a stick. I have the automatic and will be happy with 17mpg right now. Your mileage on the powerstoke was alot better than my gas F350.
Last edited by mldmkr1960; Mar 30, 2006 at 08:21 AM.