PLEASE HELP!

[Rich1982]

I have a Platinum FX4. Not sure on tire pressure? I’ll look. I guess my main complaint is when the truck was 100% stock it was getting 21 mpg with Powerboost. I did get 23 mpg once going slow in right lane. My mpg keeps dropping. I’m at 17.0 as of this morning

well that 100% stock was Platinum FX4 (extra weight, larger tires/wheels and I suspect you "may" have been using gas with higher ethanol %) - also in the owners manual it states you will get lower than anticipated MPG during break-in period (that does not explain it continuing to decrease though)

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[ScottyD]

well that 100% stock was Platinum FX4 (extra weight, larger tires/wheels and I suspect you "may" have been using gas with higher ethanol %) - also in the owners manual it states you will get lower than anticipated MPG during break-in period (that does not explain it continuing to decrease though)

Yes sir. You are right and thank you!

 

[Daily22ssv]

I have a 2021 Powerboost Platinum FX4 F150. I have literally been driving so conservative and slow that I cannot believe my license has not been revoked. First 700
Plus miles I reset fuel economy twice. Best I could get was 22 mpg at 67 mph on cruise on flat land. I had a very professional 3” lift kit and leveling with slightly larger Terra Grapplers G2 and now I’m getting 16.5. Will someone tell me how i am supposed to drive this hybrid?
Thank you in advance!
Scott.

I just installed a level with same tire but 295/60/20. I haven't noticed much difference yet but doing long trip today so I'll post you when I get results. How do you like the tire? I'm not so sure about it yet.

 

[ScottyD]

I just installed a level with same tire but 295/60/20. I haven't noticed much difference yet but doing long trip today so I'll post you when I get results. How do you like the tire? I'm not so sure about it yet.

Keep me posted. I actually think I was wrong and I believe I have the same tire size. My MPG is dropping like Enron stock....

 

[Daily22ssv]

Keep me posted. I actually think I was wrong and I believe I have the same tire size. My MPG is dropping like Enron stock....

My truck said 17.5 city. But will be doing a gas tank test over this weekend. I'm not so sure about the ride qualityand the noise with these tires. How is yours?

 

[ScottyD]

My truck said 17.5 city. But will be doing a gas tank test over this weekend. I'm not so sure about the ride qualityand the noise with these tires. How is yours?

Actually my ride quality is good. Noise is acceptable. I’ve been told to put more air in my tires to match what Nitto says and not Ford. Honestly, I’m still trying to figure this all out. I can say to anyone who is reading this. When my truck was 100% stock, I did not get anywhere near 24mpg consistently. If I went into Eco-mode and went 57 mph with the cruise on it was close. If I drove the truck anywhere near normal my fuel economy (stock) was not very good.

 

[Daily22ssv]

Actually my ride quality is good. Noise is acceptable. I’ve been told to put more air in my tires to match what Nitto says and not Ford. Honestly, I’m still trying to figure this all out. I can say to anyone who is reading this. When my truck was 100% stock, I did not get anywhere near 24mpg consistently. If I went into Eco-mode and went 57 mph with the cruise on it was close. If I drove the truck anywhere near normal my fuel economy (stock) was not very good.

Mine was 14 mile per gallon on last trip before tires and level. My 16 EB platinum did a lot better than this Powerboost. The power is great!

 

[ScottyD]

Mine was 14 mile per gallon on last trip before tires and level. My 16 EB platinum did a lot better than this Powerboost. The power is great!

I don’t expect anybody to believe me but my 2019 Raptor got 16.4 mpg. With that being said I love my Powerboost Platinum. I truly believe there is some knowledge of this from Ford. If anyone gets 24mpg then I’m jealous for sure!

 

[Daily22ssv]

I don’t expect anybody to believe me but my 2019 Raptor got 16.4 mpg. With that being said I love my Powerboost Platinum. I truly believe there is some knowledge of this from Ford. If anyone gets 24mpg then I’m jealous for sure!

Ive seen my brothers 19 Raptor do it. I was disappointed in MPG but still impressed with the power delivery.

 

[Daily22ssv]

I don’t expect anybody to believe me but my 2019 Raptor got 16.4 mpg. With that being said I love my Powerboost Platinum. I truly believe there is some knowledge of this from Ford. If anyone gets 24mpg then I’m jealous for sure!

Did a 100 mile tank test doing 75 mph highway got 15.6 mpg. Then another 100 @ 72 mph with some small town slowdowns and traffic it did 17.2 mpg. This is with 87 octane.

 

[ScottyD]

Did a 100 mile tank test doing 75 mph highway got 15.6 mpg. Then another 100 @ 72 mph with some small town slowdowns and traffic it did 17.2 mpg. This is with 87 octane.

I talked to a Ford mechanic today and he said to put more air in my tires. After the 3” lift and leveling kit they left the tires at 40psi. The tire (Nitto) say “up to” 80 psi. He told me to run 89 octane and set my tires at 55-57 psi and it would make a difference in fuel economy. I’m certainly no expert but I’m gonna try this.

 

[Knickell]

I apologize but I do not know what a rake is? I just went to the best 4x4 shop in the area and did 3” lift and leveling kit and of course beefed up the tires and wheels. If I was getting 24mpg with factory setup then I would not even be asking. I’m not very close to what Ford says....?

Rake is the slight slope forward/downward that most trucks come from the factory with. It helps with aerodynamics and fuel economy, but a lot of people don’t like the stance, hence, leveling and lift kits. Here are a few examples of “rake” (before) and then levels trucks.

 

[ScottyD]

Rake is the slight slope forward/downward that most trucks come from the factory with. It helps with aerodynamics and fuel economy, but a lot of people don’t like the stance, hence, leveling and lift kits. Here are a few examples of “rake” (before) and then levels trucks.

This is good. Thank you

 

[Daily22ssv]

I talked to a Ford mechanic today and he said to put more air in my tires. After the 3” lift and leveling kit they left the tires at 40psi. The tire (Nitto) say “up to” 80 psi. He told me to run 89 octane and set my tires at 55-57 psi and it would make a difference in fuel economy. I’m certainly no expert but I’m gonna try this.

Ok thanks. I do have 40psi in it now.

 

[ImMrKeith]

I have a 2021 Powerboost Platinum FX4 F150. I have literally been driving so conservative and slow that I cannot believe my license has not been revoked. First 700
Plus miles I reset fuel economy twice. Best I could get was 22 mpg at 67 mph on cruise on flat land. I had a very professional 3” lift kit and leveling with slightly larger Terra Grapplers G2 and now I’m getting 16.5. Will someone tell me how i am supposed to drive this hybrid?
Thank you in advance!
Scott.

Drive it like you stole it...lol
I have no level and just stock tires on my Lariat powerboost and I'm just getting 19 mpg with just 3 tanks of fuel since purchased.

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