2015 Ford F-150 Fuel Economy Released
Ford has finally dropped EPA-estimated fuel economy figures for its new 2015 F-150.
The most fuel efficient engine in the new truck is the 2.7-liter EcoBoost, rated at 19 mpg city, 26 on the highway and 22 mpg combined when combined with two-wheel drive. That new 2.7-liter turbocharged EcoBoost V6 makes 325 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque, allowing to tow up to 8,500 pounds. Combine this new engine with four-wheel drive, and fuel numbers dip to 18 in the city, 23 mpg on the highway and average 20 mpg.
Next up is the naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 that is rated at 18 mpg in the city, 25 on the highway and 20 mpg combined. It is a new base engine for the truck, and produces 282 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. Adding four-wheel drive drops the city and highway ratings by one each.
Then we have the 385-hp 5.0-liter V8, rated at 15 mpg city, 22 on the highway and 18 mpg combined. Add four-wheel drive and the highway number drops by one.
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Finally, the F-150’s most powerful engine, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 is rated at 17 mpg city, 24 on the highway and 20 combined. With four-wheel drive, the 3.5-liter loses one mpg on the highway.
Ford is already touting its truck as the “most efficient gasoline-powered full-size pickup,” but it can’t claim the overall title. That still belongs to the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, which manages 28 mpg on the highway and a combined rating of 23 mpg.
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If you use the truck for other than just driving it SUCKS. Not enough torque for pulling or hauling. My Dad bought a new 2015 F-150 Lariat Supercab 5.0L. with trailer package. He put 1/2 yard of gravel in it and the bumper went almost to the ground. Then it had trouble just trying to get up a small rise. I was in my 1993 GMC 1500 Sierra SLE Club Coupe 5.7. with trailer package. I had a 1 1/2 yards of gravel. The truck didn't go down just leveled out. Then after leaving I passed him on the rise. FORD trucks are not built to work with. You have to get the heavy duty to what a GMC, Chevy, Ram and Toyota 1/2 ton will do.
I am a FORD guy, but Dodge has them by the balls with that new diesel. Sorry, but it gets better MPG and has the torque just off idle to actually tow with. FORD, ya shoulda bought that Cummins 5.0 diesel ya morons.