Re: [A/S] New 2011 Eco-boost Ford!

Hi gang,

A couple of things to throw into the mix.

Trailer Life recently tested the big three with diesels. Towed mileage
was o/a 11 mpg. So the thought comes to mind when we are bragging about
our setups and fuel mileage lets include towing mpg along with slick
mileage.

So my '02 GMC 8.1L gets 9-10 towing and 12 slick. On gas. Around here
diesel runs .50-.60 more per gallon. And of course this year on Fords
and GMC products you have to add their urea additive that increases per
gallon costs to ???

SAE is introducing a standardize tow rating test effective in 2013.
Rather than each manufacturer congering up their own combinations of
weight, environmental, etc etc there will be one set of circumstances to
provide a uniform rating. Toyota has already adopted the standard. As a
result their 1/2 ton truck tow ratings dropped slightly. (e.g. 10,800 to
10,000)

Charlie

On 1/30/2011 6:52 AM, Hunter Hampton wrote:
> tim.morrow wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Just wanted to see what everyone thought of the new Ford F-150
>> Pickups that have a 11,200 tow rating!!! I have a 99 Ford Diesel 7.3
>> F-250 super duty& have to look in the mirrors just to make sure my
>> 95 29'(actual length) Excella is still back there! What got my
>> attention is the 16 city/22 hwy gasoline milage! Is this really
>> possible a F-150 with a 11k+ tow rating? For my trailer that would
>> put me right around the 80% weight safety rating& double+(?) my
>> mileage plus I could buy the cheaper gas instead of expensive diesel!
>> Somebody wake me up!
>>
>> Tim
>>
> Hi Tim,
>
> I've wondered about it too...... I have the same truck as you and I'm
> getting killed at the pump.
>
> I haven't heard about anyone who uses one to tow a heavy trailer, but I
> have a niggle that the 3/4 ton is still the better tow vehicle.
>
> The 3/4 tons have beefier everything.......
>
> If you hear anything besides rumors, please let us know.
>
> Hunter
>
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