Prairie Mule

Come on guys, you've missed the real reason Dodge sales are up. 70% of the Dodge drivers are women pulling horse trailers on the weekend. And they're buying Dodges because of Sam Elliot! Think about it!

I have now had my EB for a little over 3 months and 6000 miles and it is settling in to a nice 20mpg combined driving. I have even had one 22.7 highway trip of 463 miles. I almost never bother doing a hand calc anymore because the computer has been nearly dead on. If anything it has been just a shade under hand calc. Early on I was a bit concerned because 17-18 was about it but I'm happy now. Seemed like things started improving after 4000 or so miles. This past weekend I took the truck for a 320 mile trip in the Colorado mountains. No interstate, just two lane blacktop and back country dirt. The truck performed flawlessly and when I got back home the computer read 21.7mpg.Oh, by the way I drive like an old grampa, but that's because I am one. I'm just not in a hurry anymore. It can be done. I'm very very happy with my choice to go EB. 2011 F150 King Ranch EB Off Road, Max Tow, 6.5' Bed. :happy feet:

I did get the trailer brake controller but haven't yet tried it. Waiting for better weather so I can hook up the camper.

Nice. It looks as though you're at about 5000 miles, correct? I'm not getting quite as good but I've got the 3.73 rear end. I've only got 1800 miles on mine and getting 17.5 to 18.5 average. Best so far 19.0.

Well here is my 2 cents worth. As far as mpg's go it's a combo of driving style and terrain in your area. I drive with cruise control constantly thus all the trucks I owned that were gas v8's were doing a lot of downshifting on even slight hills. After moving to diesels with the low end torque I learned that not downshifting almost ever was a real fuel saver. When I heard about the EB, I thought it deserved a look. There were several hills around my area that I test drove the EB to see if it would pull the hills in 6th gear cruise and not downshift. It passed with flying colors. I then drove a 5.0 similarly equipped(3.73 rear) and most hills it downshifted twice, all the way down to 4th gear. Same speeds, same hills, same day. For me it was a no brainer. I now own a F150 EB. I have yet to have it downshift on a hill in 6th gear cruise. First two tanks of gas, 18.5 and 19.1 mpg hand calculated. Either way you go you win. Both great engines and I was impressed by the 5.0, it just wasn't the one for me. And no I haven't towed yet.

Got the truck and everything was crystal clear. Thanks for all your help. Oh and by the way, love the truck. :hyper:

I'm assuming there are instructions on where to install this relay :unsure:

Looking forward to it. My truck is at the dealer and am looking to pick it up on Friday. :happy feet: Will try to post pictures next week.

Thanks. Yes I ordered the Max Tow and then should be ready to go.

My new truck should be here by weeks end and I have a question. Does the F150 electrical system come ready to tow? On my Silverados the fuses for the trailer brakes and camper battery feed were not installed at the factory. They came with the truck but were user installed. Does the F150 come ready to fly? Thanks, The Mule

First off I hope the emergency was a minor one and is all taken care of. Second, thanks for the update. It appears my truck is only a few miles from the dealership so the ETA of the 14th is possible. Thanks for all your help. You have so many requests and I see no reason to need any more assistance. The Mule :hyper:

Bump Begging your indulgence. I tried this once this week and got no update. I probably did something wrong, but am kinda forum dumb. So here goes again. Looking for an update: VIN 1FTFW1ET3BKD48397 Thanks The Mule

If possible could I get an update please: VIN 1FTFW1ET3BKD48397 Thanks Steve

Thanks, If I ever get my 150 I'll have to see how well the highs are.

Could you please Track: VIN 1FTFW1ET3BKD48397 2011 F150 King Ranch Thanks in Advance Steve

Can anyone tell me on the 2011 F150 headlights when you turn on the highbeams do the lowbeams stay on as well? If not, is there aftermarket fix or a way to wire them so they will stay on together? Was able to do this on my Silverado and what a difference.

I guess it will take a year or two to really see how these new V-6's in the real world. Even on the GM side the V-8's got better fuel economy than the V-6's. Never really understood why the kept making them. The new EB is one of the big reasons I'm switching to Ford. I need a pickup for my equipment trailer and camper but have to use it as a daily driver as well. These new V-6's are a welcome addition. Now if it would just get here.

I hope I'm not in for the same thing. It seems that the problem isn't getting the vehicle built, it's getting it shipped. Mine should be either built by now or about to be built. I'd sure think that getting them shipped with all the truckers and such screaming for work would be the easy part. Another thing I guess I don't understand is this problem with rail cars. There is an area about 25 miles from my home where Union Pacific has hundreds of Car Hauler cars just parked in storage. I know this isn't Fords problem but this just seems stupid. I live in Colorado for Pete's sake. Ain't no automobiles built here. In any event I have been pretty excited about switching to a Ford and really hate to see this dissension. My very first car was a 1957 Ford and then I had 2 Ford trucks in the late 1980's and they all were terrible. And I'm being civil for the forum's sake. It seemed to me that Ford has gotten it's act together and I am making another attempt. Please tell me it will be worth the wait!!!

What is this $750 coupon? I have not heard of this. I just order a F150 brochure?

I suppose now they just take them for the scrap metal like manhole covers. Guess I'll be keeping it locked. Thanks for the heads up.

Wow!!!!! This is scary. I'm new to the Ford Family and I certainly hope this is not indicative of how Ford thinks. I may wanna rethink this thing. Sure hope you get your truck soon. Sorry!

The 6.5' bed is the reason I'm switching from Chevy to Ford. I needed to dump the diesel and go with a 1/2 ton gas and yes in a Chevy crew all that is offered is that dinky bed. I also like the EB engine, and since I'm coming from the diesel side I think it was the only logical choice. The Chevy's have served me well for almost twenty years and have been dependable has can be, but they just don't offer the choices Ford does. Now if it will just get here!

Well we used to be a 2 pickup family, and had to sell the wife's 1/2 ton and go to a car. Now we're selling my 3/4 ton diesel and going to a 1/2 ton. All this to save on the price of fuel. But hey, I'm looking at the bright side. I'm buying a new F150 EB, so it can't be all bad....... :D

Very interesting site. It seems I did as well as anyone else price wise. Nice knowing I didn't get the shaft. :hyper:

Coming from a Chevy 2500HD I'm looking forward to the large mirrors. And on the KR they come with the chrome accents. I'm thinking they will look good but maybe not. Well that's what I'm getting and they should help when I tow. That's if I ever get it. Still Waiting