I have the 2015 Lariat with the 5.0, A road trip vacation last year 2700 miles of mostly highway 17.6 mpg, at home mostly country roads and some city 16.1 mpg; It is a truck and gas mileage is the price of admission. I did my review after 3 years and I can't complain, it's a damn fine truck; I'm looking forward to the next gen F150 in 21 or 22
The F-150 V-8 was the engine I wanted in my new truck, however, I haven't had one issue with the 2.7L in my 2018 F-150 XL RC SWB FX4 10-Speed. The oil was still full at 4,980 miles when I changed it. No rattles, no whining. I installed a dash mat before my dash warped. DEARBORN Build Date: 09/18
@wzrubicon 1 Yours had issues then my 2.7 with 3.55 rear end pulls 8k just fine up hills it stays at the speed limit at 65 mph never slows done and accelerates quick to that 60 mph to.
Tow over 2000 lbs. you can always tell when someone’s never driven a Ecoboost F150, they say stupid things, like I had one of them and you had to rev the crap out of to get power or they won’t tow,,,,, the 5.0 is an awesome engine, but haven’t had to do anything wit my lil 2.7 it hasn’t handle easily!
Kevin Anglin 5.0 rated to tow 10,000 lbs to 11,000 lbs. A full 2000 lbs more than 2.7’s max capacity. But no one really tows that much with a half ton. They just jump up to f250. The 2.7 fits very well in the line up. Theres an engine for everyones needs. Ford is genius
Just drove both went with the 5.0 like the sound of the 8cly, but the twin turbos are no joke that truck was snappy did not really want to jump on it without being familiar with felt like it would go out from under you.
Just got one, I had a 2008 f350 6.8 liter, it got 9-10 MPG, I am getting 18.3 ave on the 2018 F 150. I am literally making the payment off fuel savings. I drive a lot, I was spending $65.00 a day in the v-10, Now I am spending that every 2 days.
Just bought a 2019 XLT sport with the 5.0. Glad I'm not the only one who noticed that the MPG was lacking. I used to have a 2015 with the 5.0 and the MPG was great. Not sure what happened but now I'm nervous with all the issues I'm hearing for the 18+ V8s.
I agree with you I have the 2.7 EcoBoost and it’s rated at 19 city and 24 highway. I honestly have not seen goes above 18 and I own the truck for one year now. Thank you for sharing your experience and May God bless you.
Ahmad Al Ameer something must be wrong. I own a 2017 2.7 EcoBoost arc 4x4 I averaged over 21 on the highway with stock tires. Now with level kit and 33’s. I still average a little over 18
David M. U know I just traded it with GMC Sierra 2500 and I already miss it. Actually I don’t know what was wrong but I really have gotten more than 18 mpg.
I just bought a 2018 and noticed that 'bump' at 20-30 mph like you mentioned. Did you take yours into the dealer to get checked out? If so, did they fix it?
Had my transmission and PCM ref lashed to the latest level a week ago and it’s night and day difference. The engine noises on decelerations are gone and shifting is waaaay better!
Absolutely agree! Just want this great truck to perfect mechanically. When we buy let's say $800 TV we expect it to work perfectly or we return it and most likely get the same thing to try again...same thing applies here...spent wayyyy more than 800 and expect perfection or it needs to be fixed/replaced identically.
I have a tri-fold, aluminum folding cover on the bed which I think helps a bit for the highway. Secondly, try different gas ad I think done cheaper gas has more than 10 percent ethanol which kills mileage. The one trip mileage day was perfect weather with no wind and I did not beat on it at all, not "normal" driving for most of us. I do however see over 20mpg on the dash meter during highway cruising quite often. Sport mode is fun but kills mileage. A friend has the 3.5 Ecoboost in the same truck and does just a bit worse on mileage than me, but it could be driver habit. Enjoy your truck and don't sweat the small stuff.
Keep an eye on your oil level. I have a 2018 5.0 with all the problems. Engine tick, rattle, and I know it has to be burning oil. Dealer said it won’t do a consumption test until 8k. Beautiful truck, but I honestly think it’s going to be nothing but problems down the road. Had that TSB done a while back. Helped transmission shifts, but rattle is still there on deceleration and it sounds worse now that I have almost 7k. Listen to your transmission as it shifts from one gear to the next. I’m hearing a metallic squeal as it shifts, once in gear it stops until it goes to the next. I hope you don’t have these problems, but I think there is definitely something wrong with the 18’s. Good luck with your truck.
I think I’m going to take it back soon for the engine rattle again and see if any new TSB’s came up recently. Hopefully they hear the trans whine too and can address that issue. I’m hoping eventually I can get Ford to buy it back or trade it in. I’m really disappointed in the truck and I just want out of it. Maybe after the oil consumption test when I hit 8000 miles they will finally do something to remedy the issues.
There are so many factors that effect real world fuel economy that whatever you are getting is probably irrelevant to my situation. Having said that I am glad to see that you are happy overall. I have a 2.7 ecoboost and the overall fuel economy is pretty close to the EPA rating of 20. I track my fuel mileage based on the actual miles travelled and the actual fuel used. Using this method for the last 30k miles I have averaged about 19.5 actual. The computer seems to be a little bit optimistic by showing 20.5 over that same period. Probably 75% of my driving is highway and at 70 mph. I rarely go over 75 mph. No towing and very little hauling. I am pretty sure that EPA ratings assume sock gears (I have optional 3.55s) and no lift (like you have) in the front. Oh an they also assume 100% pure gasoline which is nearly impossible to find. Considering all of those factors I am happy with my 19.5 mpg vs the 15 mpg I was getting in my 09 Ram with the 5.7 HEMI. I would be happy with 18 out of the 5.0 with my particular situation.
most cars if you want the best mpg you gotta go ni faster than 65mph. I NEVER got the EPA 17mpg for my 2005 dodge ram 1500 with the 5.7...never thought I would considering I have 33s, no bed cover and a giant wing cause it's the daytona edition. but on my way back home on a 310 mile stretch, i actually got 17.3 mpg...not bad for a 14 year old truck...ofcourse hills are minimal in south texas and wind was partially in my favor.
Hey I'm a little new to trucks and I was wondering what you mean by supercharger option. I know Mike from autovlog has his f150 supercharged. Do the newer 5.0s come with an option to supercharge from the factory? Just curious what you meant, thanks!
When I got new truck it was like that the same. After first oil change I got less than that... Around 15L/100km with loaded material. I don't know why.
This has got to be the best engine Ford has built in decades. The power and sound is addicting, and the fuel economy is ridiculously good, at least at sea level with the 2WD and 3.31 axle. Best F-150 in the last 20 years easy. Also, that hard downshifting thing is probably a software issue. The older 6spd had a similar thing downshifting from 5th-4th at ~30mph, software reflash fixed it right up.
I get exactly the same fuel Mileage in my 2017 F-150 5.0 6speed with 331 rear gears that is Roush supercharged. I live in Houston so we have about the same weather and our freeways suck also. But my problem isn't driving over 70 which I do constantly its my 0 to 70 times which I love
How reliable would an f150 be with mainly city driving? I just drive to school and back, plus additional things with friends and what not. Which engine would last the longest
I have the same exact truck 10,000 miles bought new same tick and occasional rough shift. I use 93 octane, k&n cold air intake and use motorkote additive in with my oil. I get 22 mpg pretty consistently in normal, 24/25 in eco, and I got at least 600lbs of tools plus me in it
I have a 2016 Lariat w/ 3.5L Ecoboost. Drive it in Sport Mode exclusively. I average around 14 mpg or so. Out on the highway, I drive it around 75+ mph. I tested the Quarter Mile speed. Made 104 mph in a Quarter Mile just outside my neighborhood. I live on the edge of the city limits. So exit my neighborhood and head west is out in the country. Road has been replaced by a 4-lane highway parallel south of the old road. So it's pretty devoid of traffic (and cops). Lol
My brother in law came out of state with his F150. Didn't know anything about his new truck. Thought it was a v6 but it was a 5.0 XLT and he said it was pretty fast. Checked it out... seemed decent but pretty quiet for a 5.0 motor with 385+ hp. He said it would take my 2011 Audi Q5 v6 3.2 which has 272hp and way less tq. I thought so also but I absolutely blew the doors off that truck LOL! I never really got on it before or floored it but it took off like hell from a dead stop. We then raced at 35mph and still got him. Those trucks are pretty quick though for what they are.
I test drove the 2018 F150 2.7 ecoboost, then the 5.0 for me I noticed the power delivery to be smoother on the 5.0. I am biased towards the 5.0 though, I traded my 2017 Mustang GT with the performance pack to get my 2018 F150 5.0.
I get way better mpg with my 2018 5.0, a lot of that is at 75mph, even with the 3.73 axle I'm above 18mpg. Thats as good as my V6 Honda Pilot was averaging, hard to complain about that.
I own a 2018 crew cab equipped with the 5.0. I get around 14 around town and average 20-22 highway...65-70 mph. I have the same issues with the transmission noise and clunking both on up and down shifts. Dealer so far denies any issue or fix. Side note, I had a 15 ram 1500 crew/ hemi and found the ride to be much smoother and the highway mpg to be in the 24-26 range. Great video. Thanks. Bob
Before I put the level and tires on I was getting about the same mpg. The tires is what really killed it. Mine is currently at the dealer n called n of course cant replicate, even said there is no TSB update so I then gave the exact file numbers he needs so well see.
@@WICKEDAUTO1 Please let me know how you make out. I dont understand why dealers take this route instead of just fixing the issues. Aside from this it's a very nice truck. I want to do an exhaust on mine as it's way too quiet compared to my Ram which had a nice growl. Also while I enjoy the performance boost in sport mode, I find it holds the shifts too long and can be annoying for everyday use. Thanks for the response.
I have an 18 platinum fx4 no issues at all has 72k miles on it now and i get over 23mpg on the highway at 75mph with 3.55 rear end mine its 100% stock and i love it wouldnt trade it for an EcoBoost since the soonest you get on the gas it sucks gas like a v12
I have a 2018 f150 extended cab 4x4 5.0 3.31 gears with 5000 miles and overall gas mileage to date is 18.8 mpg. I drive half city, half highway. Cruise control at 70 mph for a 400 mile trip netted 22mpg. Can't complain at all. It's a truck, not a Prius. Ten years ago trucks like this got half the mileage and could not get out of their own smoke.
I've never seen over 20 but I was getting about 19 highway before I changed stuff and that was 75ish constantly. But that's awesome that your getting that much!!
I've never seen over 20 but I was getting about 19 highway before I changed stuff and that was 75ish constantly. But that's awesome that your getting that much!!
Good info. Have you noticed it burning oil? Myself and a couple friend's 18's all burnt almost 2 quarts by the first oil change.. kinda crazy. Just curious
Dealerships saying things are normal that obviously arent is apparently a big issue. They try and fight the rattles from de-acceleration and trans issues saying it's normal.
Yea I've watched that, mine does exactly that when it's cold. I've read dealerships are still trying to say nothing is wrong even with the update, after it doesnt actually work.
Love my 2.7 Ecoboost, but gotta admit the Coyotes sound so good, getting around 19.5, when spring gets here she’ll jump about a mile per gallon to 20.4, I’ve been told winter fuels and the cold effect mileage. Good job on the video!
You are absolutely correct. That could be playing a part in it and itd be great if that was the fact, I'd feel better with around 16. Well find out come april/may
I’m a youtuber with a 2016 F165 2wd 4 door (2.7) and 24 mpg on the highway going 75 to 80 mph. If I have 3 more full size people inside. It get 20 mpg.
Jay P Same. I live in Europe and 80 mph / 130 km/h is usually the recommended highway speed, but most people do go a little faster. 5.7 HEMI Ram averages about 17,5 L/100 km or 13,5 US mpg. But it's a heavy vehicle with the aerodynamics of a fridge so it's not too bad.
2018 STX big cab and 5.0. I drive into the city and around town and through city, 16.5 MPG average. I get highway mpg of 20-21. Took truck in for first service today and asked them to address all the same noises the drive train makes that everyone and their brother have already talked about. I have a feeling the 10 speed tranny is going to get replaced in its life under a recall. The ticking everyone hears at idol Im pretty sure is just the injectors but we will see. Plan to own this until it dies, hopefully 15+ years.
As long as they fix the issues or extend the warrenty just in case then I plan on keeping it as well. It's a great truck other than the obvious issues. Hopefully they fix yours!
Just bought my wife the same truck but in a 6-speed and we absolutely love it it actually did better pulling my trailer then my Ram 2500 Cummins diesel. Now I know if I'm pulling a lot of weight obviously my 2500 is going to be the one but this was not the case pulling the same load going to the cottage with the family the 2500 should have done way better than the 1500 this is why I paid more money for a diesel truck which made me feel stupid because in the end owning a diesel truck cost a lot more money to own so I might be considering buying another Ford and selling my Ram 2500 but I really do still love my Ram 2500 but if it's going to cost me double the money to own the 2500 in any company I don't care if it's a Ford RAM or GMC as long as it's a diesel you're going to be screwed with all kinds of cleaning fees and fluids to try to keep it going properly I didn't think diesel trucks were so sensitive anyways I'm going to have to do some more calculations and see if I really need this diesel truck because down here in Canada diesel is more expensive than gas which wasn't the case when I bought the truck anyways more b******* for the diesel
If that gasser pulled better than your Dodge, there's something wrong with your truck. Oh and those "cleaning fees" are bullshit. A.k.a., wallet flushes performed by every dishonest dealer on the planet. Read your Owner's Manual and it will tell you the scheduled maintenance. Notice that it never mentions cleaning the EGR or any other components. My experience is that if you own a diesel and you're not doing the maintenance yourself, you're going to get bent-over by the Stealership. If that's not feasible, then maybe a gas truck is a better fit. Fwiw, gas is under $2/gal in some places where I'm at, yet diesel is still over $3/gal. But guess what? No gas truck can do what a diesel truck can do, with the same fuel economy. Strap 8K to the back of that F-150 and load up the family and see how that works out for you: single digit MPGs with a load that is at the limit of the chassis' capability. Put the same load on diesel and you'll be getting 13-14 MPGs and not even know you had anything hitched up.
Sorry man but it is what it is I live in Canada and down here in Canada the diesel is more expensive than gas. And the numbers don't lie and my wallet doesn't lie if it's cheaper for me to drive with the same load which one is doing better it's obvious I thought there was something wrong with the truck as well but everything is running tip top shape I understand if I have a much heavier load the diesel will do better I totally agree but I am not taking these huge heavy loads all the time and the little 1500 can take them now all 1500. And with a lot less maintenance
@@mariobajac Nothing to be sorry about, if that's what works best for you then so be it. My point is that if you're paying for unneeded services, that's going to inflate the actual cost of operation and give you skewed numbers. Things like this are "EGR cleanings", "XXX fluid flushes", etc. They are not needed and are pushed by the service department to generate profits from unwitting customers. It usually sounds something like, "Oh, you're getting close to XXX miles and we recommend the ______ service. Oh, and if you don't get the ____ service, it might void your warranty". These are blatant lies. Another common waste of money is having a dealership perform any scheduled maintenance. Dealerships demand an obscene amount of money for basic services that, in reality, cost only a fraction of what they charge to accomplish on your own. For example, around here the dealership charges between $500 - $600 to get an oil change and replace fuel filters (every 15,000 miles or less). Or, I do them myself and pay $88 for fuel filters, $15 for the oil filter, and less than $50 for oil. Another is the CCV filter, which is about $55 yet the dealership can charge upwards of $500 for this. I'm curious though, what maintenance does the diesel require that the gasser doesn't? Or are you just talking about fuel costs?
I have a 2017 XL sport regular cab short bed 4x4 fx4 tow, and snow plow package 5.0l and let me tell ya... I havent reset trip one since i got it so it shows the actual mpg since new. iirc its right at 12mpg average. At around 3000 miles on the odo it was at 10.7mpg average. That being said i live near one of the worst traffic city's in the country and some days a 5 mile commute takes 40 minutes, so to say I sit idling in traffic alot would be an understatement. Iirc after roughly 6000 miles (420 hours total time) i have over 140 hours of engine idling time. 😐😠 When i get the chance to get out of the city it will do 20mpg+ easy but thats extremely rare for me. I wanted an eco boost but you can't get the 3.5l only the 2.7l in a reg cab short bed, and if you do get that you cannot put a plow on it (and keep your warranty) so that was not an option for me. All that said I knew it wouldn't be great on gas, but never expected how bad it actually is. It's still a great truck, just a bit thirsty. Fast, but thirsty. I enjoyed your video and have subbed. Best of luck with your truck. 👍🏼
That idling really does kill it!! I can have my truck idling on lunch for 30min and it's already dropped at least a mpg and u sitting that much, I couldnt imagine the gas bill!! Thank you for nice comment and sub!!!!
@@WICKEDAUTO1 ironically as i get in my truck tonite its at 48 miles till empty. 😅 I wish we had e85 available as an option locally but thats a pipe dream around here. Best of luck my friend.
@@WICKEDAUTO1 the biggest ones I've heard have been oil consumption and timing chain rattle which is fixed with a software update. Any others that you know of?
@@RedWingsninetyone hmm yea that doesnt make much sense at all. It definitely didnt fix mine nor anyone else that had been a part of the thread on the forum about it.
have you tried using cruise control? If you are constantly pressing and letting off the gas it will bring your mpg down. And obviously going over 70 is not going get you great mpg but still good. I’ve been getting 19-20 mpg on average using cruise control and sticking to 70 and below.
My 2018 5.0 reg cab short bed 4x4 3.55 gears doesn't do great on the mileage either to be honest. I run 93 octane just for the performance boost but I'm getting roughly 18.5 combined and 20.5 highway. It's an 8 man lol, they eat fuel. I also ran a tank of E85 through it just to see the difference. All I can say is WOW! What a difference! Not only in power but economy as well. Eats it like nobody's business but damn does she fly on that stuff! At $1.76/gallon I'm switching over. Gets about 15.5 combined and 16.5 highway doing 70-75mph. My normal commute makes it worth the price though. 70 cents/gallon savings over premium and a nice power boost is worth it to me.
As I was own a Nissan Titan I laugh it his complain for horrible gas mileage. Also these Colorado climbs don't help and a an average speed of 70-80 highway.
@@WICKEDAUTO1 I dont know man i can live with it. I have the exact same truck with no level and similar tires getting the same fuel economy. My brother's got a 13 and gets just a poor of fuel economy. Same with my cousin's hemi. I think it's just the way she goes man.
Check out the TH-cam channel (Pittsburgh view) the guy who does the channel is an awesome head mechanic who works for a ford dealership and usually will answer any questions you may have. Also you might enjoy watching also. I personally got the 2018 stx 2.7 we are at 6000 miles no issues so far. First thing we did to our truck was ripped out cloth and installed katskin leather . My wife and I did the install, but man what a difference 570$ cost. Be safe and enjoy your truck!!!
I've actually seen him through autovlog, I'll have to actually check out his channel n ask him a few things then! How difficult was the katskin install? I've thought about it but unsure if I have the patience lol
Well I’m an hvac contractor so you know we know tools. They are difficult but with patience it’s possible. I started with rear seats then the passenger 😀then mine lol. You don’t have to use hog rings like they talk about online with our newer trucks they have plastic clips that you have to be careful with. But man when you’re done ✅👍👍👍👍
@@kylemannion8452 I've seen those rings are a pain with breaking really easy! Maybe I'll have to give it a try and just have my wife keep me in check during the process lol only way I know of for pictures is to go to ur Google photos if u have it and create a link for the specific photo and then paste it here.
I definitely recommend listening to your wife . My wife saves me all the time. We did that project over a course of three days after work. And we work together with our ac company. She’s a trouper. Take pictures when you do and you can always ask me . Back seats have a few tricks to get them to pull off the back of truck.👍
@@WICKEDAUTO1 also, is the gas that you're putting in from a reputable place? I noticed everytime i would go to this one gas station my mpg would be much more crappier. Not sure if they were watering down the gas or something crazy like that, but just found it odd.
@@joep7318 yes actually, the last 2 tanks for sure. I was just getting gas anywhere but after reading the AAA results of top tier gas vs regular I'm using top tier now
@@WICKEDAUTO1 Ya I saw your video. That 2.7L turbo is getting put to the test with your set up for sure. Not sure why you wouldnt have gotten the 3.5 or even a 2500 if you want to sit up higher. Good luck tho.
U have to hold down 'ok' to reset it anytime u want an actual current reading on a flat surface.. going up n down hills etc is pointless because every vehickes will suffer. Just wait for a long straight, cruise control at 65 mph and reset it, thats how you can see what an accurate reading would be. (Although i still highly doubt it will be much better). In my 2018 2.7l if i cruise under 50 mph i get 40 mpg, up to 65 mph i get 28-32 mpg. Anything over 65 i get around 22 and at 90 mph on a flat i get 16 mpg lol
You’re driving a 5.0. Mine gets an average 17 highway. I have the prior transmission before the 10 speed that shifts constantly. Also, side note. You need to drive a steady 60 for at least a 15 miles without Erving to 5500 rpm to get a better average.
My Truck is 2017 Ford F150 SuperCrew 5.0 with 6 spd. I drive mine a minimum fixed miles of 34.7 daily to work. That brings the total of 5 days to171.8 miles. The thing is, I filled it all the way to click, and now the gas gauge pointer sits at in between half and quarter to full bar. The trip odo says that I drove 243 miles. ( I never exceed 61 miles per hour).
So it sits about 3/8 tank? That's about how mine is but I drive 65-70. If you havent done anything (raising it, bigger tires) that definitely sounds like something is off.
I fill up at a quarter and it is always about 250miles on the trip and I get 14.5-15 combined with 90% being highway. Just took a 1500mi trip and got 16.5 100% highway...somethings wrong with it obviously. That's wayy too low
Its actually at 60 that they get their numbers but most of the new trucks are getting more than 16-17 highway just a few(like mine) for some reason has always sucked on mpg and feel it may have to do with all the issues it has.
It's not bad my is a 2016 xlt 2.7 ecoboost , and here in florida I can get about 22.5 going 70 on flat ground with mild wind , at altitude in the Rockies i get about 20 going 70 on mild wind , so 17 out of a 5.0 is pretty normal
@@WICKEDAUTO1 yeah mine is leveled also , I know where I live the summers get pretty dusty and the airfilter gets clogged up kinda often , after I change it I usually go up about 2 or 3 mpg better
2019 with only 800 miles and it thumps like crazy going into 6th. It's definitely when you lay off the gas slightly and softly give it more gas. Almost like it's not ready for the gear...
That's exactly how mine is. Try this and see how bad it slams....come to a stop and let the auto start/stop kick in, put it in reverse n go, mine slams....then out in drive and go, mine slams even harder. Couldnt get the dealer to admit there was an issue with it.
It's not the tick, it is an obvious rattle when you let off the gas on a cold start. That's an issue that needs fixed. The truck is great but when something isnt right it should be addressed
I just don't get you guys thinking that your truck is going to get the EPA rated mpg doing 60mph or above. The rating is for 55mph on a flat roadway with no wind. In other words, only in perfect conditions. I own a '13 3.5L Ecoboost SuperCrew with the 3.73 rear end. And I average 19mpg only when I'm doing 55mph or less, but it is what I expected.
Well I dont expect epa ratings however my ram got epa ratings, my wife's Hyundai gets better than epa....none on a flat road going 55. I'm gona have an issue in 2018 on a truck that's said to get over 20 get well under that.
The transmission thump is mostly just a tuning issue I am sure. Shit I haven't had one Ford, GM or Ram that hasn't had some transmission thump at some odd ball speed where the transmission is seemingly caught sleeping lol.
WickedF150 hope it fixes it for ya too bud. When you buy these new trucks you want the best of of them. Had to deal with some bugs in the past myself. At least most of the issues these days can be handled by a software update.
I picked mine up December 8th brand new, it went back into the shop on the 10th and has been there since for the rattle, low oil on dipstick and water/mold under the carpets from a cabin water leak. Im not happy with this truck
There was another guy that commented about the oil issue as well. For the rattle if they havent already done it mention the update for the pcm, some have said it worked some have said it hasnt though.
Keep solid documentation of everything that happens and what the dealer does about it, just in case you have to lemon-law it. That being said, I'm sorry you're not happy with your truck. Mines a 2013 I bought used with 85k miles and I've been happy as can be. The few times it was at the dealer getting purchase agreement work done, they gave me 2018 and 2019 loaners that I had for a few days each. One was the 2.7 ecoboost crew cab STX black truck, other was an fx4 5.0L supercab in white. Loved both, the fx4 rode slightly better.
@@oddieboi o no I am most certainly happy with my truck! I do wish these issues didint exist but hopefully mine is lucky an the TSB updates work, they are getting done now.
don't get me wrong, I loved the truck for the full 24 house I had it. I also loved my 2011 which was flawless but I just hit 31 days and the dealership called me on Monday to tell me it still smells of mold on the inside and they didn't know what else to do about it besides ordering all new seats and a headliner but that still won't fix the engine rattle. Yesterday Ford Corporate called and wanted to know if I would pursue a buyback which I did. Now I have to wait 5 days to hear back. I have my original repair order and am prepared to go to a lemon law attorney if they deny the buyback. 31 days in the shop after owning a brand new truck for just 2 days is nuts. I just hope they don't put up a fight@@oddieboi
@@NL-in6uj I hope they dont fight either. It's just like picking fruit, most of the time they're delicious when picked ripe from the plant. Occasionally you get one that a bug got to first and its rotten. I've heard FCA is one of if not the worst when it comes to buybacks. They've gone as far as to sue customers for trying to lemon-law their faulty vehicle.
I’m pretty sure my 2010 f150 4.6 3v with 300k miles gets around 17-18, but it is completely stock and it doesn’t have anywhere near the power of the 5.0 btw it is 4x4, and if it does get 15-16hwy I really won’t care because the truck is super reliable and if gas is the price of reliability then I’m willing to pay.
My 2018 f150 tranny thumped terrible, after 4 reflashes not a bit of change. That and 12 other problems led me to have ford buy mine back ...it was ruled a lemon and I got a full refund. I don’t miss that 10-speed!!! It was so unpredictable. I got a 19 f250 diesel and looovvvee the 6-speed heavy duty tranny. Much more enjoyable and it’s a rocket! Lol
I’m looking forward to buying a truck for my 50 th birthday. I at that point won’t give a damn about what kind of gas mileage I get. The whole point of owning a truck is its macguyver like ability to do everything and hall people around. Just sayin. Nice video though
I have a 2017 Tacoma on the highway I've gotten up to 27 mpg. I took a picture lol. In the city during traffic hours yeah it gets crap mileage but at night I get up in the 20s.
Bill Peirce ... it’s not bombing. It’s a software calibration bug that only was seen when the 10speed was mated to the 5.0L. Both F150 and Mustangs built in a short period Jan - May 2018 have this potential issue. The 10 speed has been in use other wise for several years. The 5.0L develops power differently than other applications and this issue is just a confort item not performance or breakage. In fact this same trans is use by GM in the ZL1 Camero and soon there 1500 series pickups.
Not a ford guy but if I had to get one I would get a 5.0. My 15 Denali with a 6.2 gets way better fuel mileage at 65. At 81 mph on the highway I get 21 to 22mpg. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
yea bouy don’t knock the 2.7 ecoboost. I have one and I make people cry when I dust them. 325hp and 400lbs tq that ain’t nothing to play with, especially being stock. And only weighing 4K lbs flat
@@brandondane4777 I had the 2015 2.7 for 3 years. Traded for the 2018 3.5 EcoBoost. I like the 3.5 on highway better. It cruises at higher speeds more comfortably than the 2.7. I got the same mpg on the 2.7 as the 3.5
I have a 19 3.5 ecoboost, super crew, all stock, only have 1400 miles on it so far, I calculate mpg by hand, and am getting 22-22.5, although truck says 23-23.5 my past few fill ups, I drive 50/50 btw. I believe the ten speed helps with fuel mileage. While on highway, if I cruise at sixty average, 65 going downhill, 55 at the top... mileage can be great. But people hate following me. I went on a 120 mile round trip using that method, my average fuel economy was 29.7 mpg. That is on a 4x4 with 3.55 gears. No shifting problems yet, but if it does come around, I hear a flash will cure it.
Anyone who uses the dummy gauge to register their mpg doesn't have a clue about actual truck mpg. Who in hell runs a 5.0 with 87 octane? Why didn't you just buy the 2.7 if you are that worried about mpg? You want to know the real issue with the 2018 F150 5.0 w/ 10 speed? It is running a consistent 45mph and the transmission wants to hangout in 9th or 10th gear. If I'm cruising around town in 35-45mph range then I just downshift with a max 8th gear and it runs perfectly.
I do agree with the transmission statement absolutely but the rest of it not so much. And with your comment about the dash mpg check out my latest video.
I have the 2015 Lariat with the 5.0, A road trip vacation last year 2700 miles of mostly highway 17.6 mpg, at home mostly country roads and some city 16.1 mpg; It is a truck and gas mileage is the price of admission. I did my review after 3 years and I can't complain, it's a damn fine truck; I'm looking forward to the next gen F150 in 21 or 22
The F-150 V-8 was the engine I wanted in my new truck, however, I haven't had one issue with the 2.7L in my 2018 F-150 XL RC SWB FX4 10-Speed. The oil was still full at 4,980 miles when I changed it. No rattles, no whining. I installed a dash mat before my dash warped. DEARBORN Build Date: 09/18
My 18 F150 5.0 4x4 will get 22mpg under 70mph. Once you hit 70 it drops. I average about 20 mpg but that is mostly highway. I'm happy with it
Same here, it’s pretty good with the 10 speed.
Don’t get a truck if you’re worried about gas mileage smh
STFU
I get close to 20 with the 2.7 ecoboost mix of city and highway. The V8 has more long term reliability and that extra power for towing.
I love my 2.7 v6 Ecoboost mileage. Those twin turbos ain't no joke!
@wzrubicon 1 Yours had issues then my 2.7 with 3.55 rear end pulls 8k just fine up hills it stays at the speed limit at 65 mph never slows done and accelerates quick to that 60 mph to.
That torque aint no joke either. Mine gets sideways if i stomp it on dry pavement..i cant even give it half throttle when wet or ill do doughnuts 😭
Tow over 2000 lbs. you can always tell when someone’s never driven a Ecoboost F150, they say stupid things, like I had one of them and you had to rev the crap out of to get power or they won’t tow,,,,, the 5.0 is an awesome engine, but haven’t had to do anything wit my lil 2.7 it hasn’t handle easily!
Kevin Anglin 5.0 rated to tow 10,000 lbs to 11,000 lbs. A full 2000 lbs more than 2.7’s max capacity. But no one really tows that much with a half ton. They just jump up to f250. The 2.7 fits very well in the line up. Theres an engine for everyones needs. Ford is genius
Just drove both went with the 5.0 like the sound of the 8cly, but the twin turbos are no joke that truck was snappy did not really want to jump on it without being familiar with felt like it would go out from under you.
Just got one, I had a 2008 f350 6.8 liter, it got 9-10 MPG, I am getting 18.3 ave on the 2018 F 150. I am literally making the payment off fuel savings. I drive a lot, I was spending $65.00 a day in the v-10, Now I am spending that every 2 days.
Just bought a 2019 XLT sport with the 5.0. Glad I'm not the only one who noticed that the MPG was lacking. I used to have a 2015 with the 5.0 and the MPG was great. Not sure what happened but now I'm nervous with all the issues I'm hearing for the 18+ V8s.
I agree with you I have the 2.7 EcoBoost and it’s rated at 19 city and 24 highway. I honestly have not seen goes above 18 and I own the truck for one year now. Thank you for sharing your experience and May God bless you.
Ahmad Al Ameer something must be wrong. I own a 2017 2.7 EcoBoost arc 4x4 I averaged over 21 on the highway with stock tires. Now with level kit and 33’s. I still average a little over 18
David M. U know I just traded it with GMC Sierra 2500 and I already miss it. Actually I don’t know what was wrong but I really have gotten more than 18 mpg.
Ahmad Al Ameer GM fucking sucks and always will!!!!!!
I’m getting a slight feeling of vibration in my steering wheel over uneven surfaces. You getting this too? Thanks in advance
Not anymore than just the suspension moving as driving no I am not.
I just bought a 2018 and noticed that 'bump' at 20-30 mph like you mentioned. Did you take yours into the dealer to get checked out? If so, did they fix it?
There is a TSB for the programming...some have said it fixed theirs it did not fix mine though.
Had my transmission and PCM ref lashed to the latest level a week ago and it’s night and day difference. The engine noises on decelerations are gone and shifting is waaaay better!
That I'm happy to hear! Mine goes in this week hopefully it works for me too!
Curious. What's the build date on your f150
@@gman3563 I'm not sure actually, never looked and its currently at the dealership getting the fix. I can update u once it's done then.
Garret Rowe .. Jan 2018
@@gman3563 July 18
Test drove one yesterday, it leveled out at 21mpg for me. That was driving slightly uphill (100m elevation gain over 25km).
2017/2018 Ford f150 5.0 is most incredible truck on the planet honestly and 2016/17/18 Nissan Titan sv gas truck as well....Thank you for information
Absolutely agree! Just want this great truck to perfect mechanically. When we buy let's say $800 TV we expect it to work perfectly or we return it and most likely get the same thing to try again...same thing applies here...spent wayyyy more than 800 and expect perfection or it needs to be fixed/replaced identically.
I have a tri-fold, aluminum folding cover on the bed which I think helps a bit for the highway. Secondly, try different gas ad I think done cheaper gas has more than 10 percent ethanol which kills mileage. The one trip mileage day was perfect weather with no wind and I did not beat on it at all, not "normal" driving for most of us. I do however see over 20mpg on the dash meter during highway cruising quite often. Sport mode is fun but kills mileage. A friend has the 3.5 Ecoboost in the same truck and does just a bit worse on mileage than me, but it could be driver habit. Enjoy your truck and don't sweat the small stuff.
Keep an eye on your oil level. I have a 2018 5.0 with all the problems. Engine tick, rattle, and I know it has to be burning oil. Dealer said it won’t do a consumption test until 8k. Beautiful truck, but I honestly think it’s going to be nothing but problems down the road. Had that TSB done a while back. Helped transmission shifts, but rattle is still there on deceleration and it sounds worse now that I have almost 7k. Listen to your transmission as it shifts from one gear to the next. I’m hearing a metallic squeal as it shifts, once in gear it stops until it goes to the next. I hope you don’t have these problems, but I think there is definitely something wrong with the 18’s. Good luck with your truck.
U gonna keep it or lemon it?
I think I’m going to take it back soon for the engine rattle again and see if any new TSB’s came up recently. Hopefully they hear the trans whine too and can address that issue. I’m hoping eventually I can get Ford to buy it back or trade it in. I’m really disappointed in the truck and I just want out of it. Maybe after the oil consumption test when I hit 8000 miles they will finally do something to remedy the issues.
There are so many factors that effect real world fuel economy that whatever you are getting is probably irrelevant to my situation. Having said that I am glad to see that you are happy overall. I have a 2.7 ecoboost and the overall fuel economy is pretty close to the EPA rating of 20. I track my fuel mileage based on the actual miles travelled and the actual fuel used. Using this method for the last 30k miles I have averaged about 19.5 actual. The computer seems to be a little bit optimistic by showing 20.5 over that same period. Probably 75% of my driving is highway and at 70 mph. I rarely go over 75 mph. No towing and very little hauling. I am pretty sure that EPA ratings assume sock gears (I have optional 3.55s) and no lift (like you have) in the front. Oh an they also assume 100% pure gasoline which is nearly impossible to find. Considering all of those factors I am happy with my 19.5 mpg vs the 15 mpg I was getting in my 09 Ram with the 5.7 HEMI. I would be happy with 18 out of the 5.0 with my particular situation.
I have one. Forget the speedometer.... Keep it as close to 1500 rpms as possible wherever you are and it's gets great mpgs.
most cars if you want the best mpg you gotta go ni faster than 65mph.
I NEVER got the EPA 17mpg for my 2005 dodge ram 1500 with the 5.7...never thought I would considering I have 33s, no bed cover and a giant wing cause it's the daytona edition.
but on my way back home on a 310 mile stretch, i actually got 17.3 mpg...not bad for a 14 year old truck...ofcourse hills are minimal in south texas and wind was partially in my favor.
I follow Mike also on AutoVlog - at least with your 5.0 you have the badass supercharger option 👍
Hey I'm a little new to trucks and I was wondering what you mean by supercharger option. I know Mike from autovlog has his f150 supercharged. Do the newer 5.0s come with an option to supercharge from the factory? Just curious what you meant, thanks!
When I got new truck it was like that the same. After first oil change I got less than that... Around 15L/100km with loaded material. I don't know why.
This has got to be the best engine Ford has built in decades. The power and sound is addicting, and the fuel economy is ridiculously good, at least at sea level with the 2WD and 3.31 axle. Best F-150 in the last 20 years easy.
Also, that hard downshifting thing is probably a software issue. The older 6spd had a similar thing downshifting from 5th-4th at ~30mph, software reflash fixed it right up.
Lol "best engine", maybe the best FORD has made. Check out his newest vid and google all the other people having similar problems. Ford is trash.
I get exactly the same fuel Mileage in my 2017 F-150 5.0 6speed with 331 rear gears that is Roush supercharged. I live in Houston so we have about the same weather and our freeways suck also. But my problem isn't driving over 70 which I do constantly its my 0 to 70 times which I love
Great combo. How much more hp and tq do you have over stock?
How reliable would an f150 be with mainly city driving? I just drive to school and back, plus additional things with friends and what not. Which engine would last the longest
That's mine as a daily driver, I would choose the 2.7 again in a heart beat
I have the same exact truck 10,000 miles bought new same tick and occasional rough shift. I use 93 octane, k&n cold air intake and use motorkote additive in with my oil. I get 22 mpg pretty consistently in normal, 24/25 in eco, and I got at least 600lbs of tools plus me in it
National average. My 2015 f150 balance out to 17-18mpg. After all it is a truck about 4,000-5,000 pounds. Don't worry about it just drive and enjoy.
I have a 2016 Lariat w/ 3.5L Ecoboost. Drive it in Sport Mode exclusively. I average around 14 mpg or so. Out on the highway, I drive it around 75+ mph. I tested the Quarter Mile speed. Made 104 mph in a Quarter Mile just outside my neighborhood. I live on the edge of the city limits. So exit my neighborhood and head west is out in the country. Road has been replaced by a 4-lane highway parallel south of the old road. So it's pretty devoid of traffic (and cops). Lol
My brother in law came out of state with his F150. Didn't know anything about his new truck. Thought it was a v6 but it was a 5.0 XLT and he said it was pretty fast. Checked it out... seemed decent but pretty quiet for a 5.0 motor with 385+ hp. He said it would take my 2011 Audi Q5 v6 3.2 which has 272hp and way less tq. I thought so also but I absolutely blew the doors off that truck LOL! I never really got on it before or floored it but it took off like hell from a dead stop. We then raced at 35mph and still got him. Those trucks are pretty quick though for what they are.
I test drove the 2018 F150 2.7 ecoboost, then the 5.0 for me I noticed the power delivery to be smoother on the 5.0. I am biased towards the 5.0 though, I traded my 2017 Mustang GT with the performance pack to get my 2018 F150 5.0.
I would imagine if you put a tune on it you will see better improvement all the way around. Nice truck!!
I’ve got an 18 F-150 SCREW - Averaging 18.1 mpg (1 year in). It’s a truck, she’s gonna drink gas. I love my truck. Specially in the 🇨🇦 winter
What gears do you have. I have 3.31 and a 6 inch lift with 35's and I get 16 mpg.
Mine are 3.55 something has to be up with mine. Your not the 1st person to say that.
I'm all stock with 3.31 and average 16 when I'm normal driving, 18 when im a grandpa. 75% city.
I get way better mpg with my 2018 5.0, a lot of that is at 75mph, even with the 3.73 axle I'm above 18mpg. Thats as good as my V6 Honda Pilot was averaging, hard to complain about that.
I own a 2018 crew cab equipped with the 5.0. I get around 14 around town and average 20-22 highway...65-70 mph. I have the same issues with the transmission noise and clunking both on up and down shifts. Dealer so far denies any issue or fix. Side note, I had a 15 ram 1500 crew/ hemi and found the ride to be much smoother and the highway mpg to be in the 24-26 range. Great video. Thanks. Bob
Before I put the level and tires on I was getting about the same mpg. The tires is what really killed it. Mine is currently at the dealer n called n of course cant replicate, even said there is no TSB update so I then gave the exact file numbers he needs so well see.
@@WICKEDAUTO1 Please let me know how you make out. I dont understand why dealers take this route instead of just fixing the issues. Aside from this it's a very nice truck. I want to do an exhaust on mine as it's way too quiet compared to my Ram which had a nice growl. Also while I enjoy the performance boost in sport mode, I find it holds the shifts too long and can be annoying for everyday use. Thanks for the response.
@@bobcat5412 check out magnaflow 12249 videos. That's what I'm going to go with. I've only had it sport mode once, too afraid of the gas mileage lol
I have a 15 with the 6 speed and it clunks and thumps on upshifts. My dad has a 16 Silverado same exact thing
I have an 18 platinum fx4 no issues at all has 72k miles on it now and i get over 23mpg on the highway at 75mph with 3.55 rear end mine its 100% stock and i love it wouldnt trade it for an EcoBoost since the soonest you get on the gas it sucks gas like a v12
Do you have any plans on upgrading to the Super Duty?
I thought about it but I can't justify the cost so the f150 will be it
I have a 2018 f150 extended cab 4x4 5.0 3.31 gears with 5000 miles and overall gas mileage to date is 18.8 mpg. I drive half city, half highway. Cruise control at 70 mph for a 400 mile trip netted 22mpg. Can't complain at all. It's a truck, not a Prius. Ten years ago trucks like this got half the mileage and could not get out of their own smoke.
I've never seen over 20 but I was getting about 19 highway before I changed stuff and that was 75ish constantly. But that's awesome that your getting that much!!
I've never seen over 20 but I was getting about 19 highway before I changed stuff and that was 75ish constantly. But that's awesome that your getting that much!!
Good info.
Have you noticed it burning oil? Myself and a couple friend's 18's all burnt almost 2 quarts by the first oil change.. kinda crazy.
Just curious
No I havent noticed anything like that thank God. I'd certainly being that up to the dealership.
@@WICKEDAUTO1
Yeah unfortunately both our dealerships said its within normal range lol
Dealerships saying things are normal that obviously arent is apparently a big issue. They try and fight the rattles from de-acceleration and trans issues saying it's normal.
WickedF150 m.th-cam.com/video/NhBsxLqIbZE/w-d-xo.html
Yea I've watched that, mine does exactly that when it's cold. I've read dealerships are still trying to say nothing is wrong even with the update, after it doesnt actually work.
I can get up to 23mpg with my cruise set at 70 but then again I only have single cab short bed
Nice to see a lower trim package but wont not buy one since i rather have comfort now that i am older.
Love my 2.7 Ecoboost, but gotta admit the Coyotes sound so good, getting around 19.5, when spring gets here she’ll jump about a mile per gallon to 20.4, I’ve been told winter fuels and the cold effect mileage. Good job on the video!
You are absolutely correct. That could be playing a part in it and itd be great if that was the fact, I'd feel better with around 16. Well find out come april/may
mine drops after 70 as well think it might be because of the 3.73 rear diff maybe a larger tire diameter could offset the lower ratio for high speeds
I put 295/70 tires on and now it's at 15. But did take a 40mile drive highway and i got 16 on that.
I believe you are correct, my 3.55 is getting 18-19 on average. not much better but better
I’m a youtuber with a 2016 F165 2wd 4 door (2.7) and 24 mpg on the highway going 75 to 80 mph. If I have 3 more full size people inside. It get 20 mpg.
blackericdenice 2 wheel drive trucks will always get better mileage than 4x4s. Has been that way for decades.
@@lukesdoings7150 Wow, really.
Both my Ford and Ram got better fuel economy going slower on the interstate. Just the name of the game for most vehicles. I still go 80 oh well lol.
Jay P Same. I live in Europe and 80 mph / 130 km/h is usually the recommended highway speed, but most people do go a little faster. 5.7 HEMI Ram averages about 17,5 L/100 km or 13,5 US mpg.
But it's a heavy vehicle with the aerodynamics of a fridge so it's not too bad.
2018 STX big cab and 5.0. I drive into the city and around town and through city, 16.5 MPG average. I get highway mpg of 20-21. Took truck in for first service today and asked them to address all the same noises the drive train makes that everyone and their brother have already talked about. I have a feeling the 10 speed tranny is going to get replaced in its life under a recall. The ticking everyone hears at idol Im pretty sure is just the injectors but we will see. Plan to own this until it dies, hopefully 15+ years.
As long as they fix the issues or extend the warrenty just in case then I plan on keeping it as well. It's a great truck other than the obvious issues. Hopefully they fix yours!
@@nickp.7156 which to me is fine, if they dont want to fix it then give me a longer warranty.
Stephen Gilmartin Jr Hell It'll last 20yrs , you take care of it and it'll take care of you, Have had fords all my life, they're damn fine trucks.
Just bought my wife the same truck but in a 6-speed and we absolutely love it it actually did better pulling my trailer then my Ram 2500 Cummins diesel. Now I know if I'm pulling a lot of weight obviously my 2500 is going to be the one but this was not the case pulling the same load going to the cottage with the family the 2500 should have done way better than the 1500 this is why I paid more money for a diesel truck which made me feel stupid because in the end owning a diesel truck cost a lot more money to own so I might be considering buying another Ford and selling my Ram 2500 but I really do still love my Ram 2500 but if it's going to cost me double the money to own the 2500 in any company I don't care if it's a Ford RAM or GMC as long as it's a diesel you're going to be screwed with all kinds of cleaning fees and fluids to try to keep it going properly I didn't think diesel trucks were so sensitive anyways I'm going to have to do some more calculations and see if I really need this diesel truck because down here in Canada diesel is more expensive than gas which wasn't the case when I bought the truck anyways more b******* for the diesel
If that gasser pulled better than your Dodge, there's something wrong with your truck. Oh and those "cleaning fees" are bullshit. A.k.a., wallet flushes performed by every dishonest dealer on the planet. Read your Owner's Manual and it will tell you the scheduled maintenance. Notice that it never mentions cleaning the EGR or any other components. My experience is that if you own a diesel and you're not doing the maintenance yourself, you're going to get bent-over by the Stealership. If that's not feasible, then maybe a gas truck is a better fit.
Fwiw, gas is under $2/gal in some places where I'm at, yet diesel is still over $3/gal. But guess what? No gas truck can do what a diesel truck can do, with the same fuel economy. Strap 8K to the back of that F-150 and load up the family and see how that works out for you: single digit MPGs with a load that is at the limit of the chassis' capability. Put the same load on diesel and you'll be getting 13-14 MPGs and not even know you had anything hitched up.
Sorry man but it is what it is I live in Canada and down here in Canada the diesel is more expensive than gas. And the numbers don't lie and my wallet doesn't lie if it's cheaper for me to drive with the same load which one is doing better it's obvious I thought there was something wrong with the truck as well but everything is running tip top shape I understand if I have a much heavier load the diesel will do better I totally agree but I am not taking these huge heavy loads all the time and the little 1500 can take them now all 1500. And with a lot less maintenance
@@mariobajac Nothing to be sorry about, if that's what works best for you then so be it. My point is that if you're paying for unneeded services, that's going to inflate the actual cost of operation and give you skewed numbers. Things like this are "EGR cleanings", "XXX fluid flushes", etc. They are not needed and are pushed by the service department to generate profits from unwitting customers. It usually sounds something like, "Oh, you're getting close to XXX miles and we recommend the ______ service. Oh, and if you don't get the ____ service, it might void your warranty". These are blatant lies.
Another common waste of money is having a dealership perform any scheduled maintenance. Dealerships demand an obscene amount of money for basic services that, in reality, cost only a fraction of what they charge to accomplish on your own. For example, around here the dealership charges between $500 - $600 to get an oil change and replace fuel filters (every 15,000 miles or less). Or, I do them myself and pay $88 for fuel filters, $15 for the oil filter, and less than $50 for oil. Another is the CCV filter, which is about $55 yet the dealership can charge upwards of $500 for this.
I'm curious though, what maintenance does the diesel require that the gasser doesn't? Or are you just talking about fuel costs?
The 6 speed and the 5.0 are a killer combo.
The EPA MPG rating is calculated at 60 MPH on level ground. So the truck is doing better than estimated.
What makes u think EPA number is at 60mph and level ground?
I have a 2017 XL sport regular cab short bed 4x4 fx4 tow, and snow plow package 5.0l and let me tell ya...
I havent reset trip one since i got it so it shows the actual mpg since new. iirc its right at 12mpg average. At around 3000 miles on the odo it was at 10.7mpg average.
That being said i live near one of the worst traffic city's in the country and some days a 5 mile commute takes 40 minutes, so to say I sit idling in traffic alot would be an understatement. Iirc after roughly 6000 miles (420 hours total time) i have over 140 hours of engine idling time. 😐😠
When i get the chance to get out of the city it will do 20mpg+ easy but thats extremely rare for me.
I wanted an eco boost but you can't get the 3.5l only the 2.7l in a reg cab short bed, and if you do get that you cannot put a plow on it (and keep your warranty) so that was not an option for me.
All that said I knew it wouldn't be great on gas, but never expected how bad it actually is. It's still a great truck, just a bit thirsty. Fast, but thirsty.
I enjoyed your video and have subbed. Best of luck with your truck. 👍🏼
That idling really does kill it!! I can have my truck idling on lunch for 30min and it's already dropped at least a mpg and u sitting that much, I couldnt imagine the gas bill!! Thank you for nice comment and sub!!!!
@@WICKEDAUTO1 ironically as i get in my truck tonite its at 48 miles till empty. 😅
I wish we had e85 available as an option locally but thats a pipe dream around here.
Best of luck my friend.
In all the research I've done it seems like the "more reliable" 5.0 V8 has more issues than the EcoBoost motors.
It certainly does on the 18+ but there are great ones out there. Just luck of the draw kind of.
@@WICKEDAUTO1 the biggest ones I've heard have been oil consumption and timing chain rattle which is fixed with a software update. Any others that you know of?
@@RedWingsninetyone the rattle is not actually fixed though. That is their fix but it does nothing.
@@WICKEDAUTO1 it didn't make much sense to me but according to a couple of videos I watched, it fixed their issue.
@@RedWingsninetyone hmm yea that doesnt make much sense at all. It definitely didnt fix mine nor anyone else that had been a part of the thread on the forum about it.
have you tried using cruise control? If you are constantly pressing and letting off the gas it will bring your mpg down. And obviously going over 70 is not going get you great mpg but still good. I’ve been getting 19-20 mpg on average using cruise control and sticking to 70 and below.
It was due to the truck being a lemon law, so many issues
Oh ok, sorry you got a lemon man
my 2016 150 5.0 I've never reset and average 17.2 mpg. I have 3.55 gears and run 75 on the highway.
My 2018 5.0 reg cab short bed 4x4 3.55 gears doesn't do great on the mileage either to be honest. I run 93 octane just for the performance boost but I'm getting roughly 18.5 combined and 20.5 highway. It's an 8 man lol, they eat fuel.
I also ran a tank of E85 through it just to see the difference. All I can say is WOW! What a difference! Not only in power but economy as well. Eats it like nobody's business but damn does she fly on that stuff! At $1.76/gallon I'm switching over. Gets about 15.5 combined and 16.5 highway doing 70-75mph. My normal commute makes it worth the price though. 70 cents/gallon savings over premium and a nice power boost is worth it to me.
That is a huge drop on the highway! That drop is what has stopped me from trying it out but as long as the cost works out better then hell yea! Lol
WickedF150 yeah if I had a long highway stretch on my commute I definitely wouldn’t use it. I would stick to 87 octane in that scenario.
Notice your driving a v8 f150. It is a truck they like gas
Drew ski True power requires fuel how do people not get this
As I was own a Nissan Titan I laugh it his complain for horrible gas mileage.
Also these Colorado climbs don't help and a an average speed of 70-80 highway.
@wzrubicon 1 me too. 23.5 mpg down to Texas, at 75 mph
@wzrubicon 1 so do I. 23+ mpg
It's a truck. a v8. No big deal getting 15 highway when you're going 70
It's not 20yrs ago, 15 on the highway is crap. with the tires n level it's still crap.
@@WICKEDAUTO1 I dont know man i can live with it. I have the exact same truck with no level and similar tires getting the same fuel economy. My brother's got a 13 and gets just a poor of fuel economy. Same with my cousin's hemi. I think it's just the way she goes man.
@@WICKEDAUTO1 v8 drinks fuel over 50 mph cause were driving big wind catchers made to haul stuff
@@WICKEDAUTO1 kick ass truck anyway I love mine
@@troysorensen1089 well yea I didnt expect 30 or anything but would prefer more like at least 17-18 that's all. Still love this truck tho lol
Check out the TH-cam channel (Pittsburgh view) the guy who does the channel is an awesome head mechanic who works for a ford dealership and usually will answer any questions you may have. Also you might enjoy watching also. I personally got the 2018 stx 2.7 we are at 6000 miles no issues so far. First thing we did to our truck was ripped out cloth and installed katskin leather . My wife and I did the install, but man what a difference 570$ cost. Be safe and enjoy your truck!!!
I've actually seen him through autovlog, I'll have to actually check out his channel n ask him a few things then! How difficult was the katskin install? I've thought about it but unsure if I have the patience lol
Well I’m an hvac contractor so you know we know tools. They are difficult but with patience it’s possible. I started with rear seats then the passenger 😀then mine lol. You don’t have to use hog rings like they talk about online with our newer trucks they have plastic clips that you have to be careful with. But man when you’re done ✅👍👍👍👍
WickedF150 i can’t seem to send a picture of them
@@kylemannion8452 I've seen those rings are a pain with breaking really easy! Maybe I'll have to give it a try and just have my wife keep me in check during the process lol only way I know of for pictures is to go to ur Google photos if u have it and create a link for the specific photo and then paste it here.
I definitely recommend listening to your wife . My wife saves me all the time. We did that project over a course of three days after work. And we work together with our ac company. She’s a trouper. Take pictures when you do and you can always ask me . Back seats have a few tricks to get them to pull off the back of truck.👍
Bro you getting Prius level off gas mileage! I am getting 14-16 on highway on my 6.2 Silverado leveled on 20x12 33 when I getting on it 9 10mpg
I got a 05 ram 1500 with the 5.7 hemi I average 10 mpg 😂😂 I get used to it it is what it is 🤷♂️
Is this in 4x2 drive or 4x4? I noticed 4x2 u get better numbers regarding mpg.
Its 4x4. You would certainly get better in 4x2
@@WICKEDAUTO1 also, is the gas that you're putting in from a reputable place? I noticed everytime i would go to this one gas station my mpg would be much more crappier. Not sure if they were watering down the gas or something crazy like that, but just found it odd.
@@joep7318 yes actually, the last 2 tanks for sure. I was just getting gas anywhere but after reading the AAA results of top tier gas vs regular I'm using top tier now
@@WICKEDAUTO1 wait a minute you're driving in 4x4 mode not 2.?
@@allanallan4791 no it's not in 4w, he asked if it was a 4w truck or a 2w.
You leveled it and I assume you put larger tires on? If so that will 100% drop your mpg by alot.
Yes it would drop your mileage, not by over 6mpg though!! I now have a 19 with a 4in lift and larger tires and I only lost 3-4.
@@WICKEDAUTO1 Ya I saw your video. That 2.7L turbo is getting put to the test with your set up for sure. Not sure why you wouldnt have gotten the 3.5 or even a 2500 if you want to sit up higher. Good luck tho.
@@fit4ya1975 I couldnt justify the superduty cost and the 3.5 also is known for issues since they updated that one in 17
Got the 3.5 with 68k . Summer up to 23mpg winter no better than 19mpg. Sucks gas when hooked to my sled trailer
Maybe that's the issue. Didnt get it early enough for summer gas so well see this year
Do you use ECO mode on the highway?
I have yet to use eco, wanted to run a couple tanks to get a base line for change first.
I switch between normal and eco on the highways... majority of time I’m in eco on city streets
U have to hold down 'ok' to reset it anytime u want an actual current reading on a flat surface.. going up n down hills etc is pointless because every vehickes will suffer. Just wait for a long straight, cruise control at 65 mph and reset it, thats how you can see what an accurate reading would be. (Although i still highly doubt it will be much better).
In my 2018 2.7l if i cruise under 50 mph i get 40 mpg, up to 65 mph i get 28-32 mpg. Anything over 65 i get around 22 and at 90 mph on a flat i get 16 mpg lol
You’re driving a 5.0. Mine gets an average 17 highway. I have the prior transmission before the 10 speed that shifts constantly. Also, side note. You need to drive a steady 60 for at least a 15 miles without Erving to 5500 rpm to get a better average.
My Truck is 2017 Ford F150 SuperCrew 5.0 with 6 spd.
I drive mine a minimum fixed miles of 34.7 daily to work.
That brings the total of 5 days to171.8 miles.
The thing is, I filled it all the way to click, and now the gas gauge pointer sits at in between half and quarter to full bar.
The trip odo says that I drove 243 miles. ( I never exceed 61 miles per hour).
So it sits about 3/8 tank? That's about how mine is but I drive 65-70. If you havent done anything (raising it, bigger tires) that definitely sounds like something is off.
WickedF150 no dear, it’s sits between 1/2 and 3/4
@@wewe3wewe4 gotcha, ok then that's great! I get about 240-250 before I fill up again, thats from a full tak to a quarter tank left n fill up.
WickedF150 Oh gosh! Something is really not going right! That’s a lot of money. I use 91 octane btw
@@wewe3wewe4 I actually just got my truck back from the dealer yesterday and plan on using that the next tank to see if it makes a difference.
How many mpg do you get for a full tank?
I fill up at a quarter and it is always about 250miles on the trip and I get 14.5-15 combined with 90% being highway. Just took a 1500mi trip and got 16.5 100% highway...somethings wrong with it obviously. That's wayy too low
The combined mpg are rated at 55 mph on level road, get use to seeing average 16-17 mph on these trucks
Its actually at 60 that they get their numbers but most of the new trucks are getting more than 16-17 highway just a few(like mine) for some reason has always sucked on mpg and feel it may have to do with all the issues it has.
Check for oil consumption, bro. Good luck.
2019 2.7 4x4 leveled on 33's getting 20 combined 50/50 driving
Weed wacker engine
Kane Bell same!
16.6 on the lie-o-meter really means 15.8 you know. It’s better to hand calculate!
How do you show the gears?
Push the + or - on the gear shift and itll pop up
Just dont push it too many times, you will start locking out those gears.
It's not bad my is a 2016 xlt 2.7 ecoboost , and here in florida I can get about 22.5 going 70 on flat ground with mild wind , at altitude in the Rockies i get about 20 going 70 on mild wind , so 17 out of a 5.0 is pretty normal
Agreed, I was ok with it now with the level and the new tires I'm hitting about 14.5
@@WICKEDAUTO1 yeah mine is leveled also , I know where I live the summers get pretty dusty and the airfilter gets clogged up kinda often , after I change it I usually go up about 2 or 3 mpg better
@@jesusmarin95 just making me wish the dealership wouldve had the 2.7 I wanted to begin with lol
2019 with only 800 miles and it thumps like crazy going into 6th. It's definitely when you lay off the gas slightly and softly give it more gas. Almost like it's not ready for the gear...
That's exactly how mine is. Try this and see how bad it slams....come to a stop and let the auto start/stop kick in, put it in reverse n go, mine slams....then out in drive and go, mine slams even harder. Couldnt get the dealer to admit there was an issue with it.
WickedF150 okay yeah I'll give that a try. I haven't noticed it other than going into 6th. I have the same as you, the 5.0
@@slothin21 good luck!
My eco boost gets better certain higher speeds. Get the new flash for the transmission mine works great.10 speed trans are still being tweaked.
They wont do mine, ford put it out saying only for certain build dates..until may of 18 and mine is July so they wouldnt do it.
@@WICKEDAUTO1 try clearing kam memory and learn strategies redrive.
I think the mileage standards are set at 60-65mph highway.
My 2016 over estimates mpg by 1mpg on the computer. I get 17 when the computer reads 18. Still better than the 13 mpg my 2005 got.
I have a video on here on how to fix that!
That’s just the way 5.0s are my buddy has a brand new 2018 same thing mine is a 2013 5.0 does the same
It's not the tick, it is an obvious rattle when you let off the gas on a cold start. That's an issue that needs fixed. The truck is great but when something isnt right it should be addressed
WickedF150 yea your right
I just don't get you guys thinking that your truck is going to get the EPA rated mpg doing 60mph or above. The rating is for 55mph on a flat roadway with no wind. In other words, only in perfect conditions. I own a '13 3.5L Ecoboost SuperCrew with the 3.73 rear end. And I average 19mpg only when I'm doing 55mph or less, but it is what I expected.
Well I dont expect epa ratings however my ram got epa ratings, my wife's Hyundai gets better than epa....none on a flat road going 55. I'm gona have an issue in 2018 on a truck that's said to get over 20 get well under that.
The transmission thump is mostly just a tuning issue I am sure. Shit I haven't had one Ford, GM or Ram that hasn't had some transmission thump at some odd ball speed where the transmission is seemingly caught sleeping lol.
I hoping the TSB update to the pcm fixes it. From what I've read it is with the tuning.
WickedF150 hope it fixes it for ya too bud. When you buy these new trucks you want the best of of them. Had to deal with some bugs in the past myself. At least most of the issues these days can be handled by a software update.
I have 2014 f150. 4x4 lx 5.0. 3.55. Gear 6 speed. 75 mph 2000 rpm. 21 Miles per gallon what is 125,000 miles I love my truck
I picked mine up December 8th brand new, it went back into the shop on the 10th and has been there since for the rattle, low oil on dipstick and water/mold under the carpets from a cabin water leak. Im not happy with this truck
There was another guy that commented about the oil issue as well. For the rattle if they havent already done it mention the update for the pcm, some have said it worked some have said it hasnt though.
Keep solid documentation of everything that happens and what the dealer does about it, just in case you have to lemon-law it. That being said, I'm sorry you're not happy with your truck. Mines a 2013 I bought used with 85k miles and I've been happy as can be. The few times it was at the dealer getting purchase agreement work done, they gave me 2018 and 2019 loaners that I had for a few days each. One was the 2.7 ecoboost crew cab STX black truck, other was an fx4 5.0L supercab in white. Loved both, the fx4 rode slightly better.
@@oddieboi o no I am most certainly happy with my truck! I do wish these issues didint exist but hopefully mine is lucky an the TSB updates work, they are getting done now.
don't get me wrong, I loved the truck for the full 24 house I had it. I also loved my 2011 which was flawless but I just hit 31 days and the dealership called me on Monday to tell me it still smells of mold on the inside and they didn't know what else to do about it besides ordering all new seats and a headliner but that still won't fix the engine rattle. Yesterday Ford Corporate called and wanted to know if I would pursue a buyback which I did. Now I have to wait 5 days to hear back. I have my original repair order and am prepared to go to a lemon law attorney if they deny the buyback. 31 days in the shop after owning a brand new truck for just 2 days is nuts. I just hope they don't put up a fight@@oddieboi
@@NL-in6uj I hope they dont fight either. It's just like picking fruit, most of the time they're delicious when picked ripe from the plant. Occasionally you get one that a bug got to first and its rotten. I've heard FCA is one of if not the worst when it comes to buybacks. They've gone as far as to sue customers for trying to lemon-law their faulty vehicle.
I’m pretty sure my 2010 f150 4.6 3v with 300k miles gets around 17-18, but it is completely stock and it doesn’t have anywhere near the power of the 5.0 btw it is 4x4, and if it does get 15-16hwy I really won’t care because the truck is super reliable and if gas is the price of reliability then I’m willing to pay.
Trailspeed703 I’ve got a 2010 4.6 3v as well, 121,000 miles, I can make it get 17-18 as well depending on how I drive.
The man is here yours should get closer to 20 especially with the low mileage, but I guess time has an effect on mpgs as well.
My 2018 f150 tranny thumped terrible, after 4 reflashes not a bit of change. That and 12 other problems led me to have ford buy mine back ...it was ruled a lemon and I got a full refund. I don’t miss that 10-speed!!! It was so unpredictable. I got a 19 f250 diesel and looovvvee the 6-speed heavy duty tranny. Much more enjoyable and it’s a rocket! Lol
I’m looking forward to buying a truck for my 50 th birthday. I at that point won’t give a damn about what kind of gas mileage I get. The whole point of owning a truck is its macguyver like ability to do everything and hall people around. Just sayin. Nice video though
Love the 5.0 v8.
Jst was hoping the 10speed transmission would have went up to 26 to 28 mpg.
I was hoping that as well but hel I'd be happy with the EPA rating
Your mileage will increase after 20k miles. My 3.5 eco was getting 13 when it had low miles. Now I get low 20s
16.6 is better than my 2017 Tacoma and you have a shit ton of power. You should’ve got the 2.7 for better milage.
I wouldve rathered the 2.7 or even 3.5 eco but didnt have the truck I wanted with those engines when I was looking.
I have a 2017 Tacoma on the highway I've gotten up to 27 mpg. I took a picture lol. In the city during traffic hours yeah it gets crap mileage but at night I get up in the 20s.
Is your truck 4WD?
Yes it is
I wonder how much gas the 7.3 l V8 engine is going to eat!
Rxonmymind A F*CK TON lol
Oh well
My 2018 2.7 ecoboost gets about 18.8 average with a lifted front end
I average 18mpg hand calculated leveled with 35s with my 2018 2.7 4wd
Sounds like the 10 speed Transmission is bombing big time.!!!!!!!
Bill Peirce ... it’s not bombing. It’s a software calibration bug that only was seen when the 10speed was mated to the 5.0L. Both F150 and Mustangs built in a short period Jan - May 2018 have this potential issue. The 10 speed has been in use other wise for several years. The 5.0L develops power differently than other applications and this issue is just a confort item not performance or breakage. In fact this same trans is use by GM in the ZL1 Camero and soon there 1500 series pickups.
@@kieranwilliams3052 I keep seeing more and more vedios of the 2017 and 2018 10 speed automatic transmission hvg problems!!!!!!!
I have a 18 5.0 4wd crew cab leveled on 35’s and I get 20-22 on the interstate doing between 65-75. Maybe you just got a lemon.
Seriously!?! Must be nice!!!!
Do you have the 3.73 or 3.31 axle ratio? I'm lucky to get 18mpg on the highway with the exact same setup but I have a 3.31 axle ratio
Not a ford guy but if I had to get one I would get a 5.0. My 15 Denali with a 6.2 gets way better fuel mileage at 65. At 81 mph on the highway I get 21 to 22mpg. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Jason c Dude, c'mon....
Should have got the 3.5 EcoBoost. Fuck the 5.0
Way better then my 83 lol it gets 6 city and 9 highway
😂😂
Shit that 10 speed helps you out by 2 mpg. I got a 6 speed and I’m getting 14. City driving.
Eh all city I was 14-15 but that truck was broken cuz others get 16-17 city easy
I have a 2018 2.7 Ecoboost the Eco mode make a night and day difference my truck at 72-75 it will do 27.5-28.7
Now that would be amazing!!! I originally wanted that engine but wasnt available off the lot at the time sadly.
Ignorant comment.
Also put in premium gas and your truck will run so much better
yea bouy don’t knock the 2.7 ecoboost. I have one and I make people cry when I dust them. 325hp and 400lbs tq that ain’t nothing to play with, especially being stock. And only weighing 4K lbs flat
I traded my 2.7 ecoboost for the 3.5 EcoBoost. The 3.5 averages 19.5 mpg.
Tom Boyle what was u getting on the 2.7
@@brandondane4777 I had the 2015 2.7 for 3 years. Traded for the 2018 3.5 EcoBoost. I like the 3.5 on highway better. It cruises at higher speeds more comfortably than the 2.7. I got the same mpg on the 2.7 as the 3.5
So basically a 10 speed transmission don't help out at all with fuel economy.
Not to me at all at least. Others have said they get 21-25 so I dont know what it is.
Be nice if u got 25 mpg. Should be 30mpg. You sure think it would with a 10 speed transmission.
I have a 19 3.5 ecoboost, super crew, all stock, only have 1400 miles on it so far, I calculate mpg by hand, and am getting 22-22.5, although truck says 23-23.5 my past few fill ups, I drive 50/50 btw. I believe the ten speed helps with fuel mileage. While on highway, if I cruise at sixty average, 65 going downhill, 55 at the top... mileage can be great. But people hate following me. I went on a 120 mile round trip using that method, my average fuel economy was 29.7 mpg. That is on a 4x4 with 3.55 gears. No shifting problems yet, but if it does come around, I hear a flash will cure it.
Anyone who uses the dummy gauge to register their mpg doesn't have a clue about actual truck mpg. Who in hell runs a 5.0 with 87 octane? Why didn't you just buy the 2.7 if you are that worried about mpg? You want to know the real issue with the 2018 F150 5.0 w/ 10 speed? It is running a consistent 45mph and the transmission wants to hangout in 9th or 10th gear. If I'm cruising around town in 35-45mph range then I just downshift with a max 8th gear and it runs perfectly.
I do agree with the transmission statement absolutely but the rest of it not so much. And with your comment about the dash mpg check out my latest video.
My land cruiser pickup i get 15 on highway 8 in city 😭😂