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Topic ClosedMPG towing R POD - Event Date: 27 Apr 2017

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    Posted: 02 May 2017 at 11:15am
My 2014 F150 Supercrew just finished a 600 mile trip down and back on the Oregon Coast. 11.3 was the average with the 3.5 Ecoboost. I lock it in 5th gear going thru hilly sections or on backroads and it never shifts unless I want it to. The power, torque and acceleration of these twin turbo engines is impressive. I pass anytime I want going uphill @ 70mph. My driving style is aggressive but this lightweight trailer, solid WDH and a powerful truck make it safe. My truck will average 18mpg unloaded cruising @ 70mph in no wind conditions (rare out here). If I had to order a truck today I would downsize to just a Supercab 2wd with the smaller 2.7 Ecoboost and get one with the highest payload rating I could (read stripped down XL version). The unloaded mileage of the 2.7 would be better and it would still fit my style when towing.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 May 2017 at 12:51pm
I just got home from about a thousand mile round trip with my 2010 F150 Supercrew, 5.7V8 and automatic.  I used the tow/haul mode and averaged 12.9 MPG.  I am sure the trip south was better for mileage being all down hill.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 May 2017 at 6:16pm
Just returned from maiden voyage, 14.2 mpg.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 May 2017 at 6:21pm
recent 2300+ mile trip avg 13.1 with tow haul mode on in 2010 f150.  hogone
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 May 2017 at 4:59pm
 I tow my 180 with a F150 3.5 ecoboost longbed extended cab With a shell I get 12-13, without i get 10-11. For the 2.7 I would like to here what real world mileage is.

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