New Mileage Spec's for 6.8L

[Pastmaster]

Hi, I recently read this on the Ford site and am going to get a new Superduty in the next 2 years. I think this is a deciding factor.

21 for a F-250 4x2
19 for a F-250 4x4 both with 5 speeds.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/trucks/s...specs/#group26

Wanting:

F-250 regular cab 4x4 v-10 auto 3.73ls

[granitehauler]

Uhhh....

I'll be the first to respond to this. I believe those numbers are with the truck off, coasting in neutral, downhill,and with a strong tail wind.

I hope I don't rain on your parade, but I only get about 10 mpg(granted I do have 35" tires and the 4.30 gears) Maybe my Ranger got those numbers, but not a big heavy truck like this.

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99.5 F250 SC LWB Tuff Country Leveling kit,35x12.50 BFG's on Centerlines and more to come

[Stan Wright]

I have the truck you're looking for, except I have a crew cab. Expect gas mileage to be in the 11-13 mpg range.

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My Ford truck page

[wawii]

Looks to me like some WEB page editor used code from another vehicle and forgot to erase the "-- 16 city/21 highway (4X2), 15 c ity/19 highway (4X4)" from the page before pasting it to the WEB.

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2000 F-250 SD Crew Cab, Short Bed, Lariat, 4X2, V-10, Auto, 3.73LS
My Truck at the Dealer ----- My MPG File's ----- A Super Duper Crew Cab
Rear Wheel HP (Stock) ----- Rear Wheel TQ (Stock)

[NoMo]

Hey Pastmaster!

Admit it. You'll never get rid of that old F150.

They'll have to do a lot of "tuning" to get that kind of economy out of these gas-powered trucks. Maybe those numbers are for the diesel?

Neal


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2000 4x4 F250 XLT SuperCab SWB- V10, Automatic, 4.30LS, Offroad Pkg, Camper Pkg, OEM Hitch, Tape/CD Player, Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding Rear Window, Privacy Tint, Aluminum rims, 265/75R16 OWL tires, Line-X bedliner
NoMo's site

[Mark Kovalsky]

Those numbers are certainly wrong because there are no fuel economy ratings for any truck over 8500 GVWR. That includes all SuperDutys.

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Mark
'01 F250 Crew Cab Shorty V10 5 Speed

[F-250 Hoss]

Hey Pastmaster,

I've got the same truck you're wanting except with the Supercab. I haven't done a lot of highway driving yet because I've only had it for 2 weeks now, but I've been getting 10.5 mpg and I've got a pretty light foot.

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2000 Lariat F-250 4x4, SD, SC, SWB, V-10, 3.73LS, Auto

[Pastmaster]

Hi nomo and others.

I honestly thought 19mpg was a little far-fetched, the 5.4L doesn't even get close.

My local dealer, has the exact truck except it is a green color. This was a 2001, the first I've seen, it had the newer style seats, with movable headrests. The seats' were really comfortable and the truck ran really well. A friend's dad is a silent owner of the company, and he tell's me that the V-10 is supposed to avg around 17. I doubt that too.

nomo: Long-time no type. I lost my password to f150online. It's like a habit, it's hard to kick. I want to keep it. It does good on mileage. How do you like your superduty?

I really would like a Diesel, but it wouldn't pay-off for me. I figure around 33,000miles a year just to break-even, and not to mention the 1.49/gallon gas.

Did the Owasso SuperWalmart open yet? My father has a friend, who's wife works there. My hometown opened theres in Sept of 99. It's killed almost all of the other grocery stores. I like the one stop shop method.

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[This message has been edited by Pastmaster (edited 12-11-2000).]

[NoMo]

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nomo: Long-time no type. I lost my password to f150online. It's like a habit, it's hard to kick. I want to keep it. It does good on mileage. How do you like your superduty?

I really would like a Diesel, but it wouldn't pay-off for me. I figure around 33,000miles a year just to break-even, and not to mention the 1.49/gallon gas.

Did the Owasso SuperWalmart open yet? My father has a friend, who's wife works there. My hometown opened theres in Sept of 99. It's killed almost all of the other grocery stores. I like the one stop shop method.

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Hi Past.

The SuperDuty is nice. I like the extra bulk as well as 4WD. I know what you mean about the "old" trucks. I still think about the '93 I had (and probably should have kept). Oh well.

Driving 4 miles to work and pulling only in the summer also left me looking at gassers. Besides, it's hard to not get pumped about 10 cylinders.

Yup. The new wally-world is open and their grocery prices are the lowest around. My only complaint is that they seem to carry more "junk" and less of the things I "need".

Stay in touch!

Neal

[nailer]

Hey there Pastmaster, Again..Long time no hear. Still have my F150 but hate to admit, it is just taking up driveway space. Good to see you on a post again.

Loving My F250SD. Best vehicle I have ever bought.

As for all those out there with truck problems I feel for you, (knock)(knock) no probs with mine yet. 12500 in 6 months and only problem is the drivers seat I burned a hole in with a cigarette cherry that fell off.



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2000 F250 SD SB V-10 5SP LS Rear End HAS 11K and NO Problems, I Love It!