2014 Ford F-150 Crew EcoBoost Fuel Economy

[Blaster 84]

Not a direct comparison to pulling a ROO, but over the last couple of years over all types of terrain I average 10 to 11 mpg.
I'm pulling 8500 lbs and stay at 55 mph.

[Clark Craven]

While working as a Ford Senior Master Technician, I regularly counseled people on their "perception" of fuel economy. All sorts of factors will have an affect on economy, temperature, ambient, engine and trans, Winds, either headwinds or tailwinds, elevation, grades, weight and configuration of towed load and many others. That said, if you drive in a careful manner, easy acceleration from stops, slow deceleration to stop signs and traffic signals, set tire pressures to manufacturers specifications, never to maximum listed on the tires, check tires when cold and ensure all routine vehicle maintenance is performed. Shut engine off when at stop over a couple of minutes. All these and more common sense tricks will garner you the best overall fuel economy. My 2012 F150, SCREW with 3.5 litre Ecoboost, w 3.55 gears, regularly returned figures of 10 - 11.5 when towing our 28 foot 7800lb TT. When not towing, my overall average is 20.4. I'm happy with those returns and chuckle when I hear someone talking about 18 - 20 when towing.

[Stovebolt]

Originally Posted by wicked1

Just trying to see what roughly others are getting. I have a 2014 Ford F-150 FX4 Crew with EcoBoost. I keep truck and trailer tires at Max PSI and pull a 23IKSS Roo with gear Roo is 5400 Truck basically stock no extra weight just 2-3 ppl and tank of Fuel.

Without trainer I am getting roughly 19-20 MPG combined, pulling I get and avg of 9-10.5

Anyone with an EB what are your ranges I can only seem to get 300-350 per tank pulling my Roo.


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I have a 2013 with the max tow package and 3:73 gears. Towing I get 9 to 11 pulling a Forest river surveyor 264 depends on if I'm heading into the wind or it's behind me. I already have the extra cooling system because it comes with the max tow package. My trans has never gone above 201 degrees even in hot weather going up and down hills with the air on. When I'm running the roads without a load and stay around 62 MPH I have been as high as 21MPG and as low as 16 or 17 MPG's. The problem with the twin turbo motors is keeping your foot out of them. Pulling a trailer you are going to spool them up, not pulling a trailer you have to drive as if you have an egg between your foot and the throttle if you want to get decent MPG's. Sure have fun pouring it on and blowing my friends 2013 Hemi all to hell though....LOL.

[JDZO6C5]

I have a 2013 F-150 FX4, 3:73 gears that has everything that the max trailer package has except the telescopin mirrors. Including A transmission cooler. My transmission temp ranged from 190 to 210 on a trip with roads that fluctuate with hills. Some very steep. What's everyone else's transmission temps fluctuate at?

[JoeNanMinn]

wow, I thought the Eco Boost engine got better mileage than what everyone is posting here, loaded or empty.

[wicked1]

Originally Posted by JoeNanMinn

wow, I thought the Eco Boost engine got better mileage than what everyone is posting here, loaded or empty.

I am not concerned considering you are towing a trailer so you expect lower economy. The thing I like the most is, Plenty of power to tow my Roo and gear in the Bed, enough power to make an abrupt move if I have to, if I take it easy which I do, I get more MPG then My H2 Hummer did (&#128563 but considering gas and diesel, mine cost $16,000 less then an F350 PS6.7, also gas is still mainly cheaper. If I was towing bigger then a Roo at 5100#. I would go Diesel for the Torque and safety but I do way better then my friend with her 23 Hybrid and Tacoma 5.7? Or my Buddy and his Gas F250 Extended Cab with his 21 Roo


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[Stovebolt]

Originally Posted by JoeNanMinn

wow, I thought the Eco Boost engine got better mileage than what everyone is posting here, loaded or empty.

I think that the mileage is pretty good considering this little 6 turbo is pulling around a nearly 6,000 pound truck. That same engine in a Taurus and you have real good mileage in a 3500 pound car.

[D. J. Schuler]

Guess I should be happy with 17.5 and 10.5 -11 pulling 9,000 5r with my F150 2011 Super Cab long bed, EB, 3.73, HD Tow (11,200) and HD Payload (8,200 package). Pin and hitch weigh 1,825.

[RooVader]

Originally Posted by JDZO6C5

I have a 2013 F-150 FX4, 3:73 gears that has everything that the max trailer package has except the telescopin mirrors. Including A transmission cooler. My transmission temp ranged from 190 to 210 on a trip with roads that fluctuate with hills. Some very steep. What's everyone else's transmission temps fluctuate at?

Mine are about the same.


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[wicked1]

Originally Posted by D. J. Schuler

Guess I should be happy with 17.5 and 10.5 -11 pulling 9,000 5r with my F150 2011 Super Cab long bed, EB, 3.73, HD Tow (11,200) and HD Payload (8,200 package). Pin and hitch weigh 1,825.

Huh I thought this engine came out in 2012 has it been the same specs every year so far?


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[RooVader]

Nah, came out in 11. There was a change to the turbochargers in 12 or 13 I believe but otherwise pretty similar year to year.


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[wicked1]

Will be interesting to see what they do to the 3.5 to boost HP and Torque for the new Raptor rumors state like 440bhp and close to 500 pounds of torque


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[dustman_stx]

Originally Posted by wicked1

Will be interesting to see what they do to the 3.5 to boost HP and Torque for the new Raptor rumors state like 440bhp and close to 500 pounds of torque


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My guess is a tune and premium fuel.

[stillontheroad]

We have a 2013 F150 super crew V8 with 30,000 miles on it and pull a 2013 Rockwood 8280WS ultra light 5th wheel (7400 lbs dry and just over 9000 loaded). On our last long drive from Florida including through the Smokies, we averaged 9.8 mpg.

[Jim101]

Same truck, Roo 21SS.....Same gas mileage pulling....Your gas mileage without TT is MUCH better than what I get....

Jim

[wicked1]

Originally Posted by Jim101

Same truck, Roo 21SS.....Same gas mileage pulling....Your gas mileage without TT is MUCH better than what I get....



Jim

Honestly I think the reason I am in the 19.5 is because I never step heavy on the pedal or then I am down to 17.5. Since coming back Sunday I have been going easy on it and avg 19.5 with a few times getting into 20-22 range but according to gauge avg is 19.4 right now doing city/hwy


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[wicked1]

Just want to post this but keep in mind I am not exceeding 65 and driving calm to get these numbers also tires are at 35PSI on stock Pirelli 20"



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[RooVader]

I definitely noticed a big dropoff when I exceed 65mph (not towing). Seems like it really sucks down the fuel once you go over that number on 3.55 gearing.

[wicked1]

Funny I sit in the right lane doing 65 and people all get pissed at you on a 2 lane highway when the left lane is flying? Dunno why but I plan on going easy helps save $ especially with gas going up.


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[bsmith001]

Originally Posted by wicked1

Do you have the Aux tranny cooler and what gears? According to the Ford Mechanic and Service Mgr. they said with my 3.55 gears they were tall enough to pull close to 11K even though mine states 9800#? Only difference between max tow is Aux cooler, 3.73 gears and 18" tires instead of 20 but I am dumping Pirelli's for BFG KO/2's for a LT instead of a P rated.


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Don't know abt aux cooler. My dealer told me he's seen these pull 11k. Like I said, probably wouldn't go in yhe mountains but along gulf coast I'm fine. Happy camping