What mods to your Maverick have increased fuel mileage?

[amboran]

I have always believed a tonneau cover helps to improve highway mileage (minimal , but still positive). Still not convinced a K&N style filter is measurably worth installing. Anyone have personal experience with any mods they have done on Mavericks (or other personal rides) that have positively increased mileage? Some say nitrogen in tires are worth the cost? Just asking for ideas.......................

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[Donaldw]

Premium gas. About 10%. Discovered by accident. Went to costco and decided to buy gas while there. they only have the low grade and premium. And the premium was less expensive that our usual middle grade elsewhere. So we're getting 10% better mpg for less cost. Also depends on who is driving. Lovely wife gets mid to low 40's. I get mid to upper 40's. 48 on current tank.

 

[Yellow318]

Lowering mine helped me. Possibly the bed cover too.

Other stuff that could/would/maybe help if you want the maximum mileage are: Tune, losing the spare/hitch, lower rolling resistance tires, lighter weight rims, cab spoiler, tailgate spoiler. That’s just a few off the top of my head.

 

[amboran]

Front "chin" spoiler improved mileage for me on several smaller previous cars. Maverick already has front "mud flaps" to divert air-maybe a full length spoiler will be my next step...............

 

[OrCoaster]

Get a pair of thin soled shoes for driving. Nothing helps get better mileage than being able to feel that go pedal.

 

[surfstar]

Highly unlikely that any mod that costs money will save you more in gas money, though.

Two winners I know of:
Drive slower
Inflate tires more

Oh, third one:
remove excess weight

 

[todd92]

Nitrogen in tires. LOL

 

[Michael42]

my soft top bed cover and the eco button use. 2 mpg more
42 to 44 mpg.!(87 octane gas)

 

[MaverickMom]

I have always believed a tonneau cover helps to improve highway mileage (minimal , but still positive). Still not convinced a K&N style filter is measurably worth installing. Anyone have personal experience with any mods they have done on Mavericks (or other personal rides) that have positively increased mileage? Some say nitrogen in tires are worth the cost? Just asking for ideas.......................

I have a 23 hybrid. Turning off daytime headlights. using sport mode on the freeway, drive in normal on city streets, use haul when hauling. I also use premium gas from costco. Tried 87 once and the truck ran really rough. I average 50 to 57 city and 48 mpg freeway. Freeway road trip thourgh mountains 578 miles on one tank with a little over 2 gallons left at fillup.

 

[Random]

Using AC compared to down windows in city driving increases my MPG by about 5.

 

[Oscarcat]

I have always believed a tonneau cover helps to improve highway mileage (minimal , but still positive). Still not convinced a K&N style filter is measurably worth installing. Anyone have personal experience with any mods they have done on Mavericks (or other personal rides) that have positively increased mileage? Some say nitrogen in tires are worth the cost? Just asking for ideas.......................

My Mav = '24 hybrid Lariat. Bought a '22 EB while I waited for my hybrid order. Got 32 mpg in that using 87.
RE: K&N - I have read about them over the years. It seems the only advantage is at high RPMS where there is a power difference. But you want MPG, so you shouldn't be operating at high RPM's. K&N seems like a waste of $$.

I tried both 87 and 91 and under normal around town driving in my hybrid, not towing etc. Didn't get any better MPG with 91 under those conditions. But cost per mile is higher due to higher cost of 91 gas.

Properly inflate tires. Drive with a light foot. In city driving, anticipate red lights, let regen braking help. When light turns green don't sprint to the next red light. In freeway slow/go traffic I find a speed that requires the least use of brakes, I leave a large interval like truckers do so I don't need to come to a complete stop, which is why I call it slow and go.

I get between 42-47 mpg and go 580-610 miles on a tank of 87. I have not recalibrated any settings, they are as-built. That is good enough mpg for me.

RE: 87 v 91 [not towing or hauling a load] I found that using 91, the engine ran slightly quieter, less "growl" under acceleration due to slower combusting 91 but no MPG improvement. Owners manual says 87 for hybrid so I figure FoMoCo has done the work and would recommend 91 if they believed it improved MPG in a hybrid.

 

[Maverick2022XL]

None but using eco mode and turning off the air unless needed will increase your fuel economy by 1 - 6 mpg depending the type of driving.

 

[Spartan]

If the weather permits open the rear siding window when not using the AC. It Reduces some cabin pressure.

 

[2BARREL]

Get a pair of thin soled shoes for driving. Nothing helps get better mileage than being able to feel that go pedal.

Of all the ideas this sounds like the only one that might work. I notice mine is affected when I wear my combat boots when on active duty.

 

[2BARREL]

Of all the ideas this sounds like the only one that might work. I notice mine is affected when I wear my combat boots when on active duty.

ASE Master Auto Tech/ Business Owner/ Retired Automotive Technology Teacher
If the vehicle call for 87 use 87. If it calls for premium it will often detonate “knock” on 87. The only one who benefits when you use 91 is the oil company! PS I have to use 91 on my wife’s 99 SL 500 or it pings.

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