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EvinFord 02-20-2012 11:32 AM

Got a new truck!
 
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Got a new truck finally. I brought home a new 2011 F-150 on Friday. It is amazing. There is so much room in this truck!

Anyone else have a 2011 or 2012 F-150? The computer does so much and I am still learning. I also got the Ecoboost 3.5L V6. And so far I am loving it. Once I break it in, I will let you know how it tows my 21ft fiberglass bass boat. I have heard it tows great though.

Jordan

fishaholic82 02-20-2012 11:40 AM

I've got a fx2 with the ecoboost and it towes my 21' aluminum boat great. My wife likes it so much she said it makes driving her Tahoe feel like driving a work truck. I guess that's the reason I'm at the dealership looking at new Expeditions today!

shellman 02-20-2012 11:45 AM

Ray...Has that same truck ...pm him

Salty 02-20-2012 12:00 PM

I see my pissin' post got pulled. No problem.....I drive an F-150 myself. Just messin' with ya. :)

EvinFord 02-20-2012 12:08 PM

IDK why it got pulled. I thought it was funny myself. Admins must not have liked it.

Jordan

bjhooper82 02-20-2012 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Salty (Post 395388)
I see my pissin' post got pulled. No problem.....I drive an F-150 myself. Just messin' with ya. :)

LOL my response to your pissin post got pulled too. that was quick.

Salty 02-20-2012 12:44 PM

I figgered it would'a turned into a Ford vs Chevy vs Darge vs Tyoti thread anyway. :rolleyes:

Nasty 02-20-2012 05:59 PM

Why isn't Ford putting the new engines in the expeditions? Still has 5.4L.

Slidellkid 02-20-2012 06:11 PM

I've got the Ecoboost too and really like it so far.

calcutta37 02-20-2012 08:20 PM

Thinking about going get me a new truck (ford) F150 tomorrow....

fishaholic82 02-20-2012 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nasty (Post 395496)
Why isn't Ford putting the new engines in the expeditions? Still has 5.4L.

I don't know why but I wish they did. I should be picking up her new Expedition wednesday.

jlincecum 02-20-2012 10:34 PM

congrats!! love mine so far

beerman 02-21-2012 12:43 AM

Had mine since November. Great truck but they're full of crap about mileage. Say 21 but best I can get is about 15. Still love it.

dptrahan 02-21-2012 09:29 AM

Mileage on the Ecoboost is tricky. Mine unloaded with just myself and no wind, I can get 19 on the highway. Put two more guys with me a decent crosswind and it drops to 17. But for having a V6 and all that power connected to the skinny pedal, I'm not complaining!!

leblanc272 02-21-2012 09:35 AM

I have a 2011 F-150 XLT 4x4 that I picked up in August. I am in sales and cover all of La, and I only average about 17.5 mpg. I love this truck though. It has a ton of room, and pulls like a champ.

rocky's pal 02-21-2012 10:11 AM

Got the same truck and lovin' it in the 4x4 with V6 Ecoboost. Mileage varies (according to the computer): avg in town with just me, about 18; 23 going down the road at 55; about 20 on interstate; and about 12 when hauling a bay boat or mid-size tractor.

Nice truck with loads of room (4 door), only complaint is the shortened bed, only 5.5 feet. Works for me!

Captain Mike P. 02-21-2012 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dptrahan (Post 395628)
Mileage on the Ecoboost is tricky. Mine unloaded with just myself and no wind, I can get 19 on the highway. Put two more guys with me a decent crosswind and it drops to 17. But for having a V6 and all that power connected to the skinny pedal, I'm not complaining!!

Is your truck a 4x4? If not it looks like Rocky's pal is getting way better performance from the exact same truck?

Big Kahunaz 02-21-2012 07:24 PM

Is it really necessary to "break" in any motor these days? And if so what is the correct method? Just drive it hard as hell for the first 500 miles or so?

fishinpox 02-21-2012 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by leblanc272 (Post 395629)
I have a 2011 F-150 XLT 4x4 that I picked up in August. I am in sales and cover all of La, and I only average about 17.5 mpg. I love this truck though. It has a ton of room, and pulls like a champ.

17.5??? That's good! I only get 12.4-13.7!!

fishinpox 02-21-2012 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Kahunaz (Post 395825)
Is it really necessary to "break" in any motor these days? And if so what is the correct method? Just drive it hard as hell for the first 500 miles or so?

I've drivin mine hard for the past 50,000 in a little over a year n a half!!!


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