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Apr 2, 2007 | 10:28 AM

lref250ld

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MPG question

Now I currently own a 99f250ld but its having some problems right now mpg is lacking and I've always like the 87-96 style trucks since my dad used to have one.
But im thinking of picking up a 150 or MAYBE a 250 with a 302-351..And if these things are in good shape what kinda gas mileage can be expected.
Now I would never buy a truck for mileage but it is a good thing to know obviously.
Thank you.

Apr 2, 2007 | 10:34 AM

19FORD93

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I've got a 93 302, auto 4x4 lifted with 33's and im getting 15-17 on the highway if i watch my speed.

Apr 2, 2007 | 12:23 PM

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i have a 96 f250 with a 351 and I get 10 mpg in town and 17-18 on the highway if i stay below 70 mph

Apr 2, 2007 | 12:34 PM

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i have a 96 f250 with a 351 and I get 10 mpg in town and 17-18 on the highway if i stay below 70 mph

17-18?!?!? What is your gearing and tire size? I get an average or 11-14mpg -> mostly highway with a bit of city driving. See truck specs in sig.

-Chris

Apr 2, 2007 | 12:53 PM

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i got a 1993 302 5 spd. 4x4 adn lifted with 35's and i get about 11-15i live in the country

Apr 2, 2007 | 12:55 PM

Redcoat

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ive got 4.10s and stock 235 85 16 tires which are like 31.6 inches tall i think. im surprised too lol

Apr 2, 2007 | 01:01 PM

Skandocious

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ive got 4.10s and stock 235 85 16 tires which are like 31.6 inches tall i think. im surprised too lol

Geez with 4.10s you're getting that? I've heard on here that going with a numerically higher gear with my 33 inch tires would most likely INCREASE my gas milage. Man, I'd like to change my gearing but I just don't think that the price of replacing the gears in both pumpkins will offset the extra cost in gas... Sure would be nice to have that extra umph though.

-Chris