How is your Ecoboost doing on MPG?

[gjallen3]

I'm curious how the Ecoboost owners are doing with gas mileage? Have you seen it improve over time as the engine broke in? I mainly use ECO mode and it has improved slightly since the truck was new

Currently I have 9,000 miles on my truck and around town I average 24 and last long trip I averaged just under 32 mpg. I'd love to get above 25 around town.

I just did a round trip from Phoenix to Las Vegas. I drove pretty hard and averaged 32. Pretty happy with that. By the way, US 93 is much improved and getting better. Those who have driven that route previously will appreciate that.

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[Tbone91]

22.5 mpg average in 1800 miles driven so far. 90% of driving is on local streets around Phoenix - accelerate to 45, go maybe 1/4 mile, brake for the next light, repeat.

I was hoping for a little more when I bought the truck, but I don't do a lot of miles and it's better than my old Taco, so I'm good with it.

I've noticed mine has approved gradually over the last 15 months I've owned it, just over 18k miles. Low end I've gotten around 24+ MPGs and currently getting 26-27 MPGs but not too many lights typically. Also running 93/94 octane, some say that makes a difference, some say it doesn't but I believe it helps Worth the extra cost? It is if you like to drive it a little harder, at least IMO.

 

[FlurryCat]

I've had mine for 10 months now. Started at 22.3 and now it's 22.6. It might climb a little more, which would be nice, but I drive under 2k miles a year so fuel cost really isn't my prime concern (hence the 2.0 instead of the hybrid).

 

[Tbone91]

I've had mine for 10 months now. Started at 22.3 and now it's 22.6. It might climb a little more, which would be nice, but I drive under 2k miles a year so fuel cost really isn't my prime concern (hence the 2.0 instead of the hybrid).

I did manage slightly over 30 MPGs on our drive down to Tennessee and back up, mostly highway of course. Any pics of your Maverick? Looks like you just joined today?

 

[Cherokee]

New Observation, Info, Opinion, Data :

3200 miles now and on Motor craft Full synthetic Oil.

My Mpg's shot the hell up on the full synthetic.

2900 miles on the blended Motor Craft roach oil, that's only 10% synthetic.
Best average MPG I could attain was 22.8.
I will admit my Ecoboost Is breaking in nicely, It gets an Italian tune up every thousand miles, has since 1,000. At 1,000 miles my best was 21.5 mpg.

Ok again at 2,900 22.8 mpg and,,

Drum roll ~~~~
I changed to the Full syn at 2,900, my 300 mile average is now 25.5 mpg.
Full syn rawks.

Also been experimenting with Tire pressure. So far my sweet spot is 38 psi cold in the shade at 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
When it hits 92 F most afternoons my tires go up to 41 psi.

Handling is excellent, no A/T tire noise at all.

Stock Goodyear AT Territory sum such nonsense.

Yep synthetic oil seems to be that much slicker'er. :'P

Oh yeah, My high tech seat of the pants power and acceleration equipment says this 2026 Eco is getting much quicker and way smoother.

I really like this Engine, and the truck.

Tremor's rule !

 

[FlurryCat]

I do very little freeway driving, but when I do, just going by the little gauge on the mileage screen, it looks like I get around 30ish at 60-65mph. I might be heading over to San Diego later this year so I'll get a better sense then.

Yup. Just signed up. Been lurking here for around six months and learned a lot. Figured I've had the thing long enough to add my data points for people's questions.

So this is my Desert Sand AWD XLT in my driveway. In the desert. No exterior mods. Minor interior stuff - Padded console cover, liners for the door pockets and the under rear seat bins, dash tray, etc.

 

[Tbone91]

I do very little freeway driving, but when I do, just going by the little gauge on the mileage screen, it looks like I get around 30ish at 60-65mph. I might be heading over to San Diego later this year so I'll get a better sense then.

Yup. Just signed up. Been lurking here for around six months and learned a lot. Figured I've had the thing long enough to add my data points for people's questions.

So this is my Desert Sand AWD XLT in my driveway. In the desert. No exterior mods. Minor interior stuff - Padded console cover, liners for the door pockets and the under rear seat bins, dash tray, etc.

Nice! Sharp color. Yea highway definitely gets better MPGs. Welcome to the club! Not sure if the tailgate has changed at all but you should look into the hole covers and the water barriers for the windshield cowl. Both are fairly ine

 

[dalola]

No complaints...

 

[BuiltFordTough?]

I got 31.5 MPG on a full tank. AWD, 4k tow with Falken Wildpeak AT3W tires. It was a mix of highway, back roads and in town driving. I usually average 29/30 MPG on most tanks in the warmer weather.

 

[Idahomaverick60]

I’m hovering around 20mpg on my 25 Lobo. 2K miles on odo & 11 months on calendar.

I use Sport Mode with “M” (manual) button pushed in and use my paddles. 50% City, 45% Country, 5% Italian Tuneup Freeway trips.

Mine is spot on the EPA ratings. I have an FX4 though, so likely (very) slightly below what a standard AWD Ecoboost might get with the same conditions.

I hand-calculate every tank, but I also have calibrated my dash to show very close to accurate MPG.

My fash vs hand calculate is consistently off 1.2 to 1.3 mpg. How do you "calibrate " the dash to be more accurate? Does it require forscan or similar?

 

[Tbone289]

My fash vs hand calculate is consistently off 1.2 to 1.3 mpg. How do you "calibrate " the dash to be more accurate? Does it require forscan or similar?

See here for the tutorial on setting AFE bias in Engineering Test Mode. 950 is accurate enough for me:

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-via-engineering-test-mode.58342/#post-983941

 

[MavStangVa]

My fash vs hand calculate is consistently off 1.2 to 1.3 mpg. How do you "calibrate " the dash to be more accurate? Does it require forscan or similar?

Does it really matter if it is off by 2 mpg? How did we ever manage to drive before digital dashes and built in MPG calculators? I know I used to run out of gas constantly because I had no idea how far I could drive on a tank. Oh wait, not true I could look at the gas gauge . I know it is a nice feature and I look at mine, reset trip 1 every fill up just for personal data. I have never hand calculated yet on the Maverick because it really doesn't matter to me how accurate it is.

 

[Tbone289]

Does it really matter if it is off by 2 mpg?

If it's there and you're using it, isn't it preferable for it to be accurate? If you're not using it and don't care, of course it doesn't matter.

How did we ever manage to drive before digital dashes and built in MPG calculators?

How did we ever manage to drive without radios, cruise control, automatic transmissions, seat belts, etc, etc. I could go on and on. In the early 1900's how did we ever drive without automatic timing advance? We've proven that we can manage to drive without any of these convenience features.

I have never hand calculated yet on the Maverick because it really doesn't matter to me how accurate it is.

That's great that it doesn't matter to you. I hope it's OK with you if some of us care and spend 5 minutes to make it more accurate even if it doesn't affect our ability to drive.

 

[Idahomaverick60]

Does it really matter if it is off by 2 mpg? How did we ever manage to drive before digital dashes and built in MPG calculators? I know I used to run out of gas constantly because I had no idea how far I could drive on a tank. Oh wait, not true I could look at the gas gauge . I know it is a nice feature and I look at mine, reset trip 1 every fill up just for personal data. I have never hand calculated yet on the Maverick because it really doesn't matter to me how accurate it is.

Well, to each their own. I lived with gas gage that didn't work and carried a jug. I filled up the oil and checked the gas. but we are here now. I hand calculate every tank...because I can and I like numbes, facts and figures

 

[Tbone91]

If it's there and you're using it, isn't it preferable for it to be accurate? If you're not using it and don't care, of course it doesn't matter.



How did we ever manage to drive without radios, cruise control, automatic transmissions, seat belts, etc, etc. I could go on and on.

That's great that it doesn't matter to you.

No radio?! I love my tunes, gotta have them! Although in my Camaro I go radio off more often than radio on. Gotta hear the mild rumble from the baby 305 V8

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