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MxKing809
11/26/2018 6:37pm
11/26/2018 6:37pm
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11/29/2018 2:20pm
My F-150 EcoBoost got pushed all over the road with our 30’ tow behind toy hauler, and after airbags and other mods - it still walked all over the road (on top of 5 mpg towing and a 24 gallon tank.
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Had an XLT Power Stoke picked out, but my wife said “Are you going to be happy with that? Just get that one over there and be done with it!”..... I didn’t ask twice and brought her home today in the snow.
2019 F-350 Lariat Sport FX4
6.7 Power Stroke - 3.55 - 48 gallon tank
Had an XLT Power Stoke picked out, but my wife said “Are you going to be happy with that? Just get that one over there and be done with it!”..... I didn’t ask twice and brought her home today in the snow.
2019 F-350 Lariat Sport FX4
6.7 Power Stroke - 3.55 - 48 gallon tank
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Sucks about the Ecoboost only pulling 5mpg. I believe it though, the 2008 6.4 Super Duty diesels pulled about the same with that same size trailer behind it.
They call it Silver Spruce. It looks grey in overcast and at a glance, but a tint of green in the sun. Reminds me of a Dark Olive military color.
Or like you before, they buy a rig thats not built for what they want and have to add all kinds of shit to try and make it better......
I read on here People putting air bags on a prius for example...
I have the same truck, just 8 years older... Haha!
2011 F-350 Lariat Crew Cab Long Box 6.7L with around 130k. I am the second owner but the truck has been flawless for me. Zero emissions control issues like others have mentioned.
My only complaint is re-gen due to the fuel mileage hit you take. Once I can justify the cost I'll be doing an exhaust swap and full emissions delete. However I wouldn't recommend doing this before warranty expires.
You really will love the truck even in Michigan winters, I was a touch nervous with Minnesota winters and -40C mornings but the 6.7L has always started strong and the in cab electric heat is a blessing.
Pit Row
I opted out of the diesel whe I got my recent HD Ram because of my driving habits. Less than 5mi or so to most of my destinations. I would have to purposely go for drives just to regen the damn thing. DOH!
To OP: Looks awesome. Love the color.
my Ecoboost is about to be traded in as well. i'm thinking a new Chevy or Ram diesel though as i'm done with the Ford dealer around here.
as for the Eco, i have the same experience. 7 mpg towing but i had plenty of power. airbags, tuner, you name it. great truck for the last 6 years but it's time for a more efficient puller.
http://www.transliquidtechnologies.com/blog/do-not-pee-in-your-def-tank…
For example, my truck barely changes with a 10K trailer from empty. At 14,000 with the 3 axle toyhauler, its less, but not that bad.
My old 24 Valve Cummins was 22 empty, 18 towing the 3 axle. The last one sad to say is barely better than a 6.4 Hemi and not worth the extra cost.....
To be honest, the diesel emissions has killed the mileage. Im curious if Ford still drops the 7.0 gasser. That would interest me. GM should bring back the 8.1 but the 502 Crate/Marine engine. With a turbo or blower too.
800 HP and ~ 800 Ft lbs with minimal boost..........sign me up.
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