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oneshooter

(8,614 posts)
Wed Jan 30, 2013, 09:23 PM Jan 2013

Need some info on a truck.

Am planning to purchase a new(er) truck. I currently drive a 02 Ford Ranger, 4L Mazda engine, auto, air, all power.
Since Ford no longer makes the Ranger for domestic sale I have been looking for another truck.

Ford F-150, crew cab, XLT package, 3.5L Ecoboost engine.
Maker claims 18 city, 23 hyway. Most all of the owners that I have talked to say they get that, and more.
Not to sure about the Techie of the Ecoboost system, but it has been around for several years.

I need to go to a larger vehicle as my company is expanding and I need the room for the crew.(Also my 5'9" 14yr old says the jump seat is too darn small)

Any comments and/or information?

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Need some info on a truck. (Original Post) oneshooter Jan 2013 OP
I love my F150 XLT OffWithTheirHeads Jan 2013 #1
Pentastar Ram 8 speed automatic has best gas mileage of any V6 automatic truck even compacts MightyMopar Jan 2013 #2
Ecoboost engines are turbocharged, direct injection Mopar151 Jan 2013 #3
I use full Syn oil (10w30) in my truck now. Change it oneshooter Jan 2013 #4
Then you are the kind of guy this is built for. Mopar151 Feb 2013 #5
All I have to do is find one at a price I'm willing to pay. oneshooter Feb 2013 #6
Do you need the turbo? HooptieWagon Feb 2013 #7
Well I bought the truck today. oneshooter Mar 2013 #8
Getting the milage I had hoped for. oneshooter May 2013 #9
+1 pscot May 2013 #10
nice Kali May 2013 #11
 

OffWithTheirHeads

(10,337 posts)
1. I love my F150 XLT
Wed Jan 30, 2013, 09:55 PM
Jan 2013

2006. Paid for. Still worth enough for a down payment on a house (in Arizona) and the only repair I had to make was a power window switch.

Mopar151

(9,965 posts)
3. Ecoboost engines are turbocharged, direct injection
Thu Jan 31, 2013, 03:11 AM
Jan 2013

To me, this means full synthetic oil is a must, changed at reasonable intervals. And I suspect that the fuel system will be a lot happier with good, clean gasoline, and a new fuel filter every now 'n then.

oneshooter

(8,614 posts)
4. I use full Syn oil (10w30) in my truck now. Change it
Thu Jan 31, 2013, 10:41 PM
Jan 2013

religiosly every 5000 miles with a new filter(Fram). Thats how I got 270,000+miles from the factory engine.
As for gas, I use Shell as often as possable, Chevron next and as a last resort Exxon.

However I will admit that I didn't change the fuel filter till 120,000 miles.

I take very good care of my vehicles, they are a big part of my means of making a living.

Mopar151

(9,965 posts)
5. Then you are the kind of guy this is built for.
Fri Feb 1, 2013, 02:46 AM
Feb 2013

You might like Nokian tires, if you are not a fan already.

oneshooter

(8,614 posts)
6. All I have to do is find one at a price I'm willing to pay.
Fri Feb 1, 2013, 08:25 PM
Feb 2013

Goining to start looking at dealers on line listings. If I can find one that fits with 15-20,000 miles on it, and a dealers "quality inspection", I can save $10-12000 off the top. Ford restartes the warrenty at the milage shown if the vehicle passes it's checks.

 

HooptieWagon

(17,064 posts)
7. Do you need the turbo?
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 08:37 PM
Feb 2013

V-6's today make pretty good power. More than old inline 6's, and almost equal to old carburated V-8s. If you normally don't carry big loads, pull heavy trailer, or drive on steep hills or at high altitudes, a naturally-aspirated V-6 probably has all the power you need. Saves on initial purchase price and maintainence/potential problems down the road. I have a Toyota T-100 with a 3.4 V-6, its got plenty of power.

oneshooter

(8,614 posts)
8. Well I bought the truck today.
Tue Mar 5, 2013, 11:19 PM
Mar 2013

F-150 crew cab with 3.5L twin turbo engine. Tow/haul controls, sway control, 6' bed w/spray on liner.
Been looking at 011's and 012's and bought a 013 for about $2000 more than a used truck.
With the tow package it is listed at 11000lbs.

Will pick it up tomorrow. Can't wait!!!!

oneshooter

(8,614 posts)
9. Getting the milage I had hoped for.
Thu May 9, 2013, 08:30 PM
May 2013

21 hiway/ 18 city. Rented a car hauler trailer and towed the Ranger to Hearne Texas. Averaged 15 MPG at 65mph over the rolling hills of central Texas. Plenty of power, only came out of 6th when almost topping the steepest hills.

Gave the Ranger to a friend and his wife as they have had no running vehicle for several months. It is 32 miles to the nearest grocery store and they were depending on there son to take them.

He almost cried, she did. I also paid for the title transfer and filled the tank.

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