18 Mpg!
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 306
Likes: 0
18 Mpg!
On my last two trips from Ventura, CA to the Colorado River I have achieved 18MPG on my 1/2/03 FX4 with hauling ~1000 lbs of stuff.
It's a 650 mile round trip with varing elevation from seal level to 3500 feet and with some desert winds as well, so I have the air conditon on as well.
Could I have reached the magical engine "break-in cycle"?
Also, since my 03 did not have the lie-O-meter, my calculation method is the fill up the tank to the brim and dividing the miles driven by the number of Diesel gallons.
I just wanted to share this positive message with you folks.
It's a 650 mile round trip with varing elevation from seal level to 3500 feet and with some desert winds as well, so I have the air conditon on as well.
Could I have reached the magical engine "break-in cycle"?
Also, since my 03 did not have the lie-O-meter, my calculation method is the fill up the tank to the brim and dividing the miles driven by the number of Diesel gallons.
I just wanted to share this positive message with you folks.
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,798
Likes: 2
From: SoCal, SD CO. East
Tail wind, high tire PSI and riding the wing's of an Angel
G-
I did high 17's on the Grand Canyon trip, but I was running a very light load. You're my new hero! BTW, I may have to defect... V10's are falling from the trees' down here and I can't find a quality 6.0 to save my life (or wallet).
Brian
I did high 17's on the Grand Canyon trip, but I was running a very light load. You're my new hero! BTW, I may have to defect... V10's are falling from the trees' down here and I can't find a quality 6.0 to save my life (or wallet).
Brian
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,414
Likes: 22
From: Tucson USA
running empty we went from Showlow AZ to Colorado Springs on one tank. Did the same on the return average was about 18, as I recall it was 650 miles +- 20. Anyhow was on I 40 doing 80 mph indicated at 2500 rpm. 04, FX4 CC with only 18000 on it. Comming out of Colo we went thru cimmaron, santa fe to Abq to I40. Granted in the central mts only went about 65 sometimes less. I was going 70-72 at 2100 rpm on way up, wife said it was too slow to speed up, thats when we went to 80. Her comment after the trip " I love this truck, its comfortable. fast, and gets good milage".
I have only changed to a gibson turbo back with cat exhaust nothing else.
I have only changed to a gibson turbo back with cat exhaust nothing else.
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, BC Canada
Originally Posted by a-rod
My MPG keeps getting better and better, Im running a lift and 35 inch tires and I can see 18mpg pretty easily doing 65-70mph. Im pretty impressed with my truck so far 
Two guys in my company have 2004's and claim they are getting 20MPG empty in the same highway mountain range I get 17MPG and they are completly stock trucks.
It seems acheiving 18MPG should be the norm and achieving anything greater than this is basically a bonus on the 6L's for those of you who can.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
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
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 6,951
Likes: 512
From: Foothills, CA
Only time I hit in the 20s was driving it home from Oregon brand new -- wouldn't go over 70 and was going between 55 - 65 mostly. 18 has been tougher to hit since I put the bigger tires on, but if I slowed down to 65 I bet I could do that or maybe a touch more...
Wouldn't trade it for 2 dmaxes tho....
This truck is bigger, badder, waaaay better looking, was a far better value, and it doesn't overheat like my '05 dmax did...
Wouldn't trade it for 2 dmaxes tho....
This truck is bigger, badder, waaaay better looking, was a far better value, and it doesn't overheat like my '05 dmax did...
Logistics Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,541
Likes: 5
From: Weatherford Texas.
Originally Posted by lariat97
My best so far is a little over 20.It was empty & mostly flat land. I got 17 last tank & that was almost all city miles. I'm very impressed with the mpg of my 6.0.
More Turbo
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 548
Likes: 7
I regularly hit just below 20 when empty on freeway. I was really happy because this was the best MPG I have ever had- Only our old Cummins 12 valve motor can touch those numbers- but that is like driving a 170hp wagon! So it does not really count!
Now that I see the really poor MPG of the new (post January build) trucks, I like my truck even more!
Now that I see the really poor MPG of the new (post January build) trucks, I like my truck even more!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
davewave649
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
25
Sep 26, 2011 03:22 PM