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Feb 27, 2008 | 03:25 PM

E350North

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V10 - 2005 E350

Hey there. It looks like we're stepping into the V10 world now. Our family is pretty excited about a new vehicle. I'm excited about the towing capabilities for camping, etc.
We would like to do whatever we can to get the best bang for our fuel dollars. I'm not sure where to start - what's fact or fiction. What would you recommend based on your experience in order for us to get the best mpg possible? (We don't have lots of money... it went toward purchasing the van

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Thanks much!

Feb 27, 2008 | 05:27 PM

Monsta

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Keep it tuned and keep just a tad bit more air in the tires than what is listed on the door jamb. I usually run about 8-10 more. Does it help? Dunno... makes me feel better though.

Welcome to the world of V10's! We're not heavy duty anymore....just modular...like office furniture, I guess.

Feb 28, 2008 | 04:28 PM

krewat

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Check these links for mileage polls (thanks to Monsta when he was a moderator), you will find some vans in there, mixed in with the F-series.

Highway MPG poll: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...-mpg-poll.html

Combined MPG poll: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...-mpg-poll.html

Towing MPG poll: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...-mpg-poll.html

Feb 29, 2008 | 06:32 PM

WilleyB

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Ease up on the gas pedal works for us, a bit over 13mpg average for us
(55 mph on the highway)
Cheers Willis

Mar 1, 2008 | 07:19 AM

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Since I will be doing this when the weather warms I can't say for sure if it will help or not with the mpgs...

The MAF sensor CAN be cleaned with MAF sensor cleaner (CRC makes one cleaner)...but I'll be pulling the sensor, cleaning it and installing a drop in K&N filter into the OEM snorkel...

Oh yeah...after cleaning the MAF sensor...you need to disconnect the battery and then reconnect so the computer recognizes the 'new' MAF levels...

Will it help?...dunno...but I needed a new air filter and got the K&N for $42 vs a paper for $18 and the CRC cleaner for $6...I'll let you know how it works out...but maintenance items should be your first looksee...

I'm also changing the fuel filter while I'm at it...

Good luck and WELCOME to the V10 world!

joe.