2006-12-21 10:33:43 · 7 answers · asked by Fordownerdiscontent 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
which engineand what do you use it for,if its a 460 its about right if you work it hard,give it a tune up and check it for codes to make sure everythoing is working properly
2006-12-21 10:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by doug b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get 11 with my 2002 F 250 with a V -10 an F-250 is a heavy duty truck its normal. When fuel prices went over 3 bucks a gallon. I bought a used 4 cyl Focus to drive when I don't need the heavy duty truck. I drive the truck one day a week to work. 3 gallons with the truck 1 with the Focus.
2006-12-21 11:19:34 · answer #2 · answered by David A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a tune up and change the air filter. Honestly though, it's a 3/4 ton truck 11mpg is pretty good. I wish my Ford got that good.
2006-12-21 10:37:59 · answer #3 · answered by mad_mav70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air cleaner, though you would notice it, make sure the thermostat isn't stuck open, the colder the water, the more fuel it burns
2006-12-21 23:16:04 · answer #4 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find your model and compare the mpg http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=1999&make=Ford&model=F-250%20Super%20Duty&trimid=-1 compare the diference from yours and decide if its way out of wack or not.
2006-12-21 10:48:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would start with a complete tune up
coolant temp sensor
then have the ecu re flashed
2006-12-25 09:26:41 · answer #6 · answered by rubyred1952@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THERE ARE A COUPLE OF THINGS YOU COULD DO. 1
CHANGE THE EXAUST SYTEM. 2 CHANGE THE AIR FILTER
2006-12-21 10:59:42 · answer #7 · answered by Benjamin B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋