I am still in the 28 to 30MPG range using 89 and 91 octane. I really am tempted to put in some 110 racing fuel but I know that it would make it run fat. But.. still a temptation.
just to add on to my previous post. The weather is starting to warm up, not much but it is getting into the low 50's during the day and above 25 at night. This morning I was really impressed that my mileage is averaging 29.3. I am using no ethanol 89 octane on this tank, this is the thrid...
I am thinking about doing a blog about the entire experience and my adventures. The more I have been thinking about it the more excited I am becoming on the idea of retirement. Since I have found a way to keep busy and entertained I am no longer concerned with sitting and staring any longer.
So far I haven't found anyone that is making a rail that won't scratch up the paint. I like the idea of a rail that runs front to back in the same channel that the black moldings are located. The are ~49" on center, apart and go from the top of the windshield channel and wrap over the cab at...
I bought an Airstream Basecamp 16x which has 3" lift so it should be able to follow the truck pretty well. I am trying to find a roof rack that fits, something similar to the Gobi or Sahara, that will attach along the existing black rail channels in the roof. I have seen a picture of someone...
Not sure what the brand is because it has the Ford Logo on it but I bought the hard folding tonneau on mine and I really like it. It seems to be quite secure when the tailgate is locked. It would take a bit of prying to get the cover bent enough to open and would take some time which would...
So far the mileage is at temps below 40° F and above -2° F so it is close but no cigar.
I found that changing the oil at 5K was fine but I also used the Ford synthetic blend. And the 2.0L focus only had 60K on it when I traded it in for the Escape. Either way, I agree that 5K is a bit long for...
XLT 4K AWD Fx4 Tow - I have only been filling with 92 no-ethanol fuel and the turbo likes it a lot. This morning it was pretty cold and the engine had warmed for 9 miles so when I kicked it to keep from being overwhelmed in traffic, when I looked in the rear view, there was quite a bit of...
I got the Tonneau that Ford offered. Yes it is the most expensive but it has features that Weathertech and Gator didn't have, that was the Ford backed warranty as well as the fitment to the truck. I pondered this for a couple of weeks after getting the truck but I am very happy with it and...
I bought the extended warranty at the dealership. I plan on using my truck off road and in harsh conditions and after reading the extended warranty there are no exclusions for off road use. I bought the off road package (Fx4 package) so that may be a reason but I feel it is worth the gamble...