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2011 Ford F150 EcoBoost Fuel Economy Adventure Challenge
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05-05-2011, 06:10 PM
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Re: 2011 Ford F150 EcoBoost Fuel Economy Adventure Challenge
2011 Ford F-150 with EcoBoost – Fuel Economy Adventure Challenge
2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Challenge truck was weighed at Douglas County Weigh Station Ramp near Atlanta, GA on May 5, 2011.
The scale read 6720 lbs. One passenger was in the weigh station with the attendant (+190lbs.) and the truck had the low fuel light on.
At that point, it could hold 34.6 gallons (210lbs.) for a total of 7120lbs.
The rated capacity is per Ford specs is 7100lbs.
2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L with a 5 speed transmission
Orange Crush is a 2011 Ford Fiesta that was used for a transport vehicle to shuttle auto journalists to and
from the airports for the challenge. Ford specs the curb weight at 2537lbs and it weighed in at 3360lbs. The Ford spec weight is 3620lbs.
at the Douglas County Weigh Station Ramp near Atlanta, GA
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05-05-2011, 08:15 PM
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Re: 2011 Ford F150 EcoBoost Fuel Economy Adventure Challenge
Hi All:
2011 Ford F-150 with EcoBoost – Fuel Economy Adventure Challenge
1,190.0 miles * (100/98.7 (Odometer offset study)) = 1,205.67 miles traveled divided by 35.308 gallons total filled = 34.147 mpg.
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Re: 2011 Ford F150 EcoBoost Fuel Economy Adventure Challenge
Double-u zero zero tee exclamation mark.
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05-05-2011, 08:28 PM
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Re: 2011 Ford F150 EcoBoost Fuel Economy Adventure Challenge
You wrote
The SuperCrew is actually more aerodynamically efficient than either the regular or crew cab
Why is that?
If you had a cap on would that be better?
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05-05-2011, 09:16 PM
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Re: 2011 Ford F150 EcoBoost Fuel Economy Adventure Challenge
You should have Ford increase the maximum MPG on the chart to 40 or more.
Nice job; 30MPG+ in a pickup is amazing. The pictures look good too.
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Re: 2011 Ford F150 EcoBoost Fuel Economy Adventure Challenge
where are waldo and the gang now?
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Re: 2011 Ford F150 EcoBoost Fuel Economy Adventure Challenge
Ford doesn't show a weight for the Fiesta on their spec page but according to Edmunds the Curb weight: 2578 lbs. Just a few pounds more than what you found.
What have you been feeding yours or is that weight ticket the totally loaded weight?
How is the ride in the back of the 150?
Don't need to ask about the back of the Fiesta.
Loving those 30+ numbers.
Ford should give that ECO F150 to somene's mom for Mother's Day 
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Re: 2011 Ford F150 EcoBoost Fuel Economy Adventure Challenge
i'll guess 32.32 mpg final....
interesting that they spec the truck at 26 gallons... but you can fit 36 in there? obviously that all can't be in the piping, but i am still rather surprised...
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Re: 2011 Ford F150 EcoBoost Fuel Economy Adventure Challenge
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Originally Posted by EVuser
Ford doesn't show a weight for the Fiesta on their spec page but according to Edmunds the Curb weight: 2578 lbs. Just a few pounds more than what you found.
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I have media access to Ford technical data and that number is straight from their technical data sheet.
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What have you been feeding yours or is that weight ticket the totally loaded weight?
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Look back at the pics of the loaded bed. It is actually a little lighter than it was. One of the journalist left today and took his bag with him. Wayne is delivering the rest to Chicago to two of the journalist.
This is from Jill Ciminillo regarding the back seat.
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The cloth seats are comfortable and supportive without being stiff or squishy. The material is on the rough side, but that's perfect for a work truck. Rugged and stain resistant is what I'd look for here, and that's exactly what it is. Plus, there are plenty of cup holders. The F-150 can hold up to 6 passengers, and everyone gets at least one place to stash a beverage. With 5 of us, we each had 2 beverages in holders at all times (coffee, water, Pepsi, water, coffee, water ... sense a theme?).
My one complaint in the 3 seats I occupied (driver's, shotgun and rear middle) was always the seat belt. In each position it was situated too high and cut into my neck. Even though the front seats had adjustable height for the shoulder harness, it was draped over the top of the seat, which was a couple inches taller than my shoulder. So, I still had this problem. A couple of the rear outboard passengers also noted similar seatbelt complaints.
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The shoulder straps are the main complaint in the back seat. Also, I have ridden in the back middle position for two days. I have found the seat bottom to be too flat. My lower thighs are not supported and my knees get sore.
Loving those 30+ numbers.
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05-06-2011, 06:19 AM
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Re: 2011 Ford F150 EcoBoost Fuel Economy Adventure Challenge
In a super cab in Canada the ecoboost engine is a $2000 option 
In a work truck I want the nice seat possible
Spend a hour or so driving to the job, 8-10 hours on the job, then another couple hpurs driving home
I want a nice heated/cooled seated |
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