How many miles per gallon does an F-250 diesel get?
Ford therefore claims an F-250 with the diesel powerplant and equipped with the long-range fuel tank can manage a range in excess of 1,000 miles on the highway. A quick calculation means a fuel economy rating better than 20 miles per gallon, which isn’t bad at all for a truck of this size and capability.
Why was the 7.3 Powerstroke discontinued?
The 7.3 L DI Power Stroke was in production until the first quarter of model year 2003 when it was replaced by the 6.0 L because of its inability to meet California noise regulations, not the commonly believed emissions standards.
How good is the Ford 7.3 diesel engine?
The engine block and internals on these engines were extremely over-built and over-engineered for the trucks power output, making it one of the most reliable and trustworthy diesels ever produced. The 7.3 Powerstroke has a B50 Life of 350,000 miles, meaning 50% of engines last beyond 350k miles before failing.
How many mpg does a Ford F-250 get with a trailer?
The computer read 14.9 mpg, which is exactly the same as our calculated number when rounded. F-250 MPG With Trailer The maximum conventional tow rating for the F-250 with the gas 7.3-liter and 4.30:1 final drive is 15,000 pounds. With the 12,500-pound test trailer, I was a few thousand pounds below the maximum.
How much can a Ford F-250 tow with a trailer?
F-250 MPG With Trailer The maximum conventional tow rating for the F-250 with the gas 7.3-liter and 4.30:1 final drive is 15,000 pounds. With the 12,500-pound test trailer, I was a few thousand pounds below the maximum.
How good is Ford’s fuel economy this year?
So far this year, we’ve been averaging about 12.5-13 MPG with the truck empty, and adding 5,000 pounds off the back of it reduced its fuel efiiciency to 9.8 MPG. That’s not bad, but as André points out, there wasn’t really any *feeling* from the truck that he was pulling anything that would sink the Ford’s fuel economy by 20 percent.
What is your average MPG on a 6 speed dually?
Between 14-16 in my dually 4×4 6 speed. My best ever was 18.5 MPG. We drove my truck to California and back, took 40 going there and 70 going back. MPG was always in the 17-18 range. That was with 33″ tires and stock wheels. Now that I have 35″ tires and wider wheels, I average 15-16 MPG.