Scrambler82
Veteran Member
I skimmed the postings, didn't get too deep in them but I think most of the major manufacturers of Trucks are getting greedy and don't want to comply with the MPG Standards put forth by BIG DADDY Government because of the cost.
Cutting a corner here and is there saving millions for them so when they get caught Cutting Corners, they should pay.
I went to buy an F150, was told the MPG and asked if they would put in writing that if this truck didn't get and maintain the stated MPG I could get a full refund... needless to say I don't drive an F150, even though I would IF I could afford it and the MPG was a lot higher; that was one of the reasons Ford gave as why they stopped production of the Ranger, the old Ranger got the same as the new F-150 for MPG. Ford didn't appear to understand it wasn't the mpg but the size of the truck that really mattered. Now the new Ranger comes back tot eh USA Shores and the mpg is no better and the F-150 really doesn't get the best mpg either.
I don't think any of the advertised MPGs are dead on, as stated earlier too many variables, but I would think if a manufacturer states a fact they should be required to back it up, not just in paperwork but on the road... not exactly but it should be close.
What do I drive... a Ford Ranger 2003, 98K miles, 3.0L, 4x, lifted, big tires, 5 sp... best mpg ever (once) 21, regularly get 15-18, not good but consistent. I think I could do better without the larger tires and re-gearing !
I think Ford need to get the act together, in fact all vehicle manufacturers, with the prices of new vehicle, trucks being $40K avg., you would think the mpg would not only be good but consist over given driving conditions.
I will be driving my 2003 for a long time to come mainly because of the cost of a new truck, maybe when they get a small Cummins put in the original Ranger sized vehicle I will buy something new, well maybe if a can get a fully loaded F150 that gets 50 mpg, I might reconsider, but when that happens Truck will cost 100K and I will be dead.
Enjoy all of the high mpg trucks, and the price tag that comes with them.
Ltr
Cutting a corner here and is there saving millions for them so when they get caught Cutting Corners, they should pay.
I went to buy an F150, was told the MPG and asked if they would put in writing that if this truck didn't get and maintain the stated MPG I could get a full refund... needless to say I don't drive an F150, even though I would IF I could afford it and the MPG was a lot higher; that was one of the reasons Ford gave as why they stopped production of the Ranger, the old Ranger got the same as the new F-150 for MPG. Ford didn't appear to understand it wasn't the mpg but the size of the truck that really mattered. Now the new Ranger comes back tot eh USA Shores and the mpg is no better and the F-150 really doesn't get the best mpg either.
I don't think any of the advertised MPGs are dead on, as stated earlier too many variables, but I would think if a manufacturer states a fact they should be required to back it up, not just in paperwork but on the road... not exactly but it should be close.
What do I drive... a Ford Ranger 2003, 98K miles, 3.0L, 4x, lifted, big tires, 5 sp... best mpg ever (once) 21, regularly get 15-18, not good but consistent. I think I could do better without the larger tires and re-gearing !
I think Ford need to get the act together, in fact all vehicle manufacturers, with the prices of new vehicle, trucks being $40K avg., you would think the mpg would not only be good but consist over given driving conditions.
I will be driving my 2003 for a long time to come mainly because of the cost of a new truck, maybe when they get a small Cummins put in the original Ranger sized vehicle I will buy something new, well maybe if a can get a fully loaded F150 that gets 50 mpg, I might reconsider, but when that happens Truck will cost 100K and I will be dead.
Enjoy all of the high mpg trucks, and the price tag that comes with them.
Ltr
