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Old 02-24-2014, 10:25 AM   #11
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Default Re: F150 5.0 vs F250 6.2 for towing

Thanks for the replies everyone...Looks like the a '14 6.2 Super Duty is in our near future. Just have to decide between crew or super crew cab to go with the 6' box.

This will primarily be the tow vehicle with other occasional uses. Thanks again for all the feedback.
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Old 02-24-2014, 01:51 PM   #12
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I tried using Premium fuel in my Ecoboost and there was no measurable difference in fuel mileage or driveability. I tested it both while towing and not towing. Mine is a 2012 with roughly 45000 miles, 4000 miles towing.

I friend of mine had the 6.2 in the Harley Davidson Edition and switched to the Ecoboost last summer. He was quite happy and surprised with the switch.

The 8200 pound F-150 is quite a bit different that the regular F-150 when you get into the details, frame, rear differential size, suspension, wheels, tires, etc.

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I just picked up a 13' F-150 with Ecoboost. Just curious what milage were you getting when towing?
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Old 02-24-2014, 03:16 PM   #13
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I get 12 to 13 miles to the canadian galllon. Which would equate to 10 to 11 miles to the American gallon. Cruise control set at 70 mph. Last time I had it on the scales truck and loaded trailer weighed 14600 pounds.
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Old 02-25-2014, 01:39 PM   #14
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Thanks for the reply. I can live with that. My 11' Silverado with a 5.3 would only get about 6 mpg towing at 70 mph
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Old 02-25-2014, 09:13 PM   #15
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I had a 2008 5.3 GMC Sierra Crew Cab. I got around 8 mpg towing with it driving 60 to 65 mph. I never felt overly comfortable leaving it on cruise as it wanted to rev too high. It was a 7000 GVW truck.
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