Insane mileage for 2.0l EcoBoost and other thoughts

[DeanR]

So far I'm impressed with my mileage Hand figuring results in 3-4% less mpg but still extremely good. this is on 87 octane and probably 60% highway and rest dirt roads or no roads. And I'm still running the stock Pirellis, I've had no issues whatsover with them.

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[OpieGoneBad]

Seriously...I can't find it... does it matter if you have a sunroof? Maybe that's why it remains an elusive mystery? Anyone else with a sunroof located the non-functional sunglass holder? It might work for my John Lennon shades...

Strange. Maybe it isn't there with the sunroof. Here is a picture of mine but I have no sunroof.

 

[Darrel R. Ferguson]

That IS good. Great trip too.

if you get a chance drive it! the alcan is paved with pot holes but not bad.

 

[Mavonorder]

Strange. Maybe it isn't there with the sunroof. Here is a picture of mine but I have no sunroof.

With a sunroof, you lose the sunglass holder. I have a sunroof and was wondering why I couldn't find the holder on mine

 

[wb5oxq]

I just posting an update on my mileage numbers. A while ago I did a 2 hour trip to the Bruce peninsula and I got 6.7l per 100km (35mpg) with the 2.0l ecoboost. Blown away by it's fuel economy. I posted earlier about terrible towing mileage. I was getting 24l per 100 km with a 2900lbs trailer. However I discovered that if you tow mostly in normal mode, outside of steep hills or starting from a stop, you can get 16l per 100 km (14.7 mpg).

I have put 13000 kms on this truck and love it!

That being said I'm disappointed by a few things. 1.The paint is very thin and low quality. I tried to get tree sap off my hood and I didn't go down far and already saw steel. 2. Do not trust the oil Guage. It's a timer at best. 3. It does not get rid of water well. A lot of water pools on the fibrous panels on the bottom. 4. The disappointing fit and finish. It is ridiculous that in 2022 manufacturers can't get a sunglasses container to work correctly. I have to wedge it open in a two step process. Also the textured plastic scuffs easily.

But the big redeeming qualities win anyway. Great mileage and a great price. We will see if we get what we paid for over the long haul.

I have 15k miles on my 23 lariat AWD with 4k tow. I make a weekly trip to another town 40 miles on I 35. I typically fill up at a Wallmart on the way and reset the trip computer, then drive the 40+ miles with cruise set on 65 and I often get close to 40 mpg then on the return trip is drops to 38 mpg and the fillup at the home end says I got 38.2 on the round trip. If you drive conservatively you can get incredible mileage.

 

[jfg6869]

I have 15k miles on my 23 lariat AWD with 4k tow. I make a weekly trip to another town 40 miles on I 35. I typically fill up at a Wallmart on the way and reset the trip computer, then drive the 40+ miles with cruise set on 65 and I often get close to 40 mpg then on the return trip is drops to 38 mpg and the fillup at the home end says I got 38.2 on the round trip. If you drive conservatively you can get incredible mileage.

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