Eco Boost vs V8

jejeosborne · Jan 11, 2014

tcartwri said:
Great thing about a 2WD truck is that the cable on the tow truck will always reach you.

And have higher payload, better gas milage, and less maintenance

timswi · Jan 11, 2014

Diamondpilot said:
Congrats on buying a Ford. Like you said, it's not Government Owned.

What gear ratio did you get?

Chris

Another out of context comment..Typical.

TomSeller · Jan 11, 2014

TNhobbyfarmer said:
. Finally decided I would prefer the extra bed space over the larger rear doors..

I am the same way.

TSO · Jan 11, 2014

Congrats! Did you get an 8ft bed? I'm pretty sure you can get the crew cab now with a 6.5' bed. Used to be only 5.5'

TNhobbyfarmer · Jan 11, 2014

TSO said:
Congrats! Did you get an 8ft bed? I'm pretty sure you can get the crew cab now with a 6.5' bed. Used to be only 5.5'

Got the 6.5' bed. An 8 footer would be too long for me. The 6.5 is about right for me. I think I am going to be happy with the setup I got.

jejeosborne · Jan 11, 2014

Back from my trip for those who care. One pic is from the entire trip and the other is an hour at 68.4 mph. Hopefully not upside again. 20.6 at 68 mph on winter gas isn't a bad number but I am sure some won't be impressed. I have checked every tank and the trip computer is always plus or minus .1 on hand calculation. I had a couple tanks it was off by .2 mpg.
The one hour reading was 100% interstate. The total trip included some two lane, parking lots and a drive thru restaurant.

jejeosborne · Jan 11, 2014

TNhobbyfarmer said:
Got the 6.5' bed. An 8 footer would be too long for me. The 6.5 is about right for me. I think I am going to be happy with the setup I got.

That would be the configuration of my next truck when the monkeys are off my back. 6.5 bed with the supercrew was too long but would have given me the max payload option. Just would hate to park it on the lots.

Get it broke in and enjoy one of the quickest trucks on the road.

jejeosborne · Jan 11, 2014

Dup post

Diamondpilot · Jan 12, 2014

Forget all the haters. Let's see the GM or Dodge boys post numbers close in a truck that's as capable. Not happening.

Chris

The Fred · Jan 12, 2014

As far as packages, it is the XLT with the 302A equipment package which makes it pretty much top of the line XLT. It is also equipped with the electronic lock RR axle (posi-traction to old schoolers like me).

NICE! If I was 16 again and my dad bought this same truck I would find a way (ANY way) to lock the rear diff and do smoky burnouts in front of the tasty freeze on Friday night :jester:

You'll enjoy the truck, Fred