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Mar 15, 2010 | 10:50 AM

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smokersteve

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I agree this is hard to believe. With every thing it has I would expect 16-20 HW since ford does say it has great mpg

Mar 15, 2010 | 11:20 AM

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I agree that on the test they probably had very slow take offs but couldnt drive under the speed limit during the test. What impressed me the most was 1907 miles with an average of 28 mpg. It would be hard to average that, even with the slow acceleoration if it wasnt capable of doing it.

Mar 15, 2010 | 11:26 AM

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I agree that on the test they probably had very slow take offs but couldnt drive under the speed limit during the test.

That's right. There was a maximum time limit to get from point a to point b or the mileage reading did not count for the competition.

Mar 15, 2010 | 11:53 AM

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cartmanea

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Don't worry, I'm sure they'll release some PCM updates about 6 months in that kills the mileage...

Mar 15, 2010 | 01:39 PM

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Don't worry, I'm sure they'll release some PCM updates about 6 months in that kills the mileage...

You know, I laughed when I read this, but you're probably right. Are the tests with a 4x4 or 4x2? I'm going to read the linked articles since I'm now pretty curious...
EDIT: Steve, I see your name at the bottom of those articles- you got to drive the truck I assume? Cool!

Mar 15, 2010 | 01:55 PM

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SteveBricks

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I got to drive a few of them

Mar 15, 2010 | 02:17 PM

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Awesome, you lucky dog! Are you thinking of making a move as a result of that?

Mar 15, 2010 | 02:30 PM

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SteveBricks

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$$$$$$$$ = no

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Mar 15, 2010 | 02:32 PM

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Understood, I'll be keeping mine for a long time also.

Mar 15, 2010 | 03:24 PM

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lawnboy1965

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I got to drive a few of them

What did you think of it, power, comfort etc. I can't wait till they hit the lots so I can go drive one.

Mar 15, 2010 | 05:43 PM

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At 50mph in my 05 6.0 i get about 27-28 mpg according to my meter, so they tested the truck at the fasted speed possible with the lowest rpm's possible, at least thats my guess.

Mar 15, 2010 | 08:42 PM

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The addition of urea is only supposed to be worth 5% on the HD diesels. Assuming a very generous 20 mpg starting point the move to 2010 emission package should only get you up to 21. I know there were a lot of good improvements on this new engine, there are not that many mpg in the new design.