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Title: '16 F150
Post by: Mikey97D on August 14, 2019, 09:02:32 AM
Picking up this used truck today.  Getting anxious.

'16 F150 XLT Crew Cab with 6.5' Bed.  38k miles.  I hope it treats me well.
(https://i.imgur.com/UvoOiGgl.jpg)
Title: Re: '16 F150
Post by: mcb82gt on August 14, 2019, 10:22:12 AM
I'm sure it will.  What drivetrain in it?
Title: Re: '16 F150
Post by: Mikey97D on August 14, 2019, 10:26:40 AM
I'm sure it will.  What drivetrain in it?
Thanks!
It has the 5.0L with the 6 speed transmission.
Title: Re: '16 F150
Post by: Mikey97D on August 15, 2019, 08:38:25 AM
Did the commute into work with it today about 35 miles at 19.1 mpg.  Really good and about the same as my GMC Sierra 5.3L with cylinder deactivation.  Impressive.
Title: Re: '16 F150
Post by: mcb82gt on August 15, 2019, 09:59:44 AM
This is impressive!!!   2wd?
Title: Re: '16 F150
Post by: 85CougarCobra on August 15, 2019, 10:36:26 AM
She's purdy.
Title: Re: '16 F150
Post by: Mikey97D on August 15, 2019, 02:09:31 PM
4WD!

(https://i.imgur.com/i52WqA0l.jpg)
Title: Re: '16 F150
Post by: mcb82gt on August 15, 2019, 03:49:48 PM
That sounds like  great mileage to me!  My 06 Silverado 6.0 is a gas eater!
Title: Re: '16 F150
Post by: Mikey97D on August 16, 2019, 07:53:58 AM
That sounds like  great mileage to me!  My 06 Silverado 6.0 is a gas eater!
But it has torque!!!
I do notice the 5.0 in this compared to the 5.3 in my old truck has a little less torque down low so it needs to downshift earlier.
Traffic was bad last night and I got stuck in standstill too.  Dropped down to 17.9 mpg and now with the ride back to work it is at 19.2 at mid 90 some miles.  If I did out by hand I am certain it would be lower since I have been using the remote starter to warm it up.
Title: Re: '16 F150
Post by: mcb82gt on August 16, 2019, 11:10:03 AM
That sounds like  great mileage to me!  My 06 Silverado 6.0 is a gas eater!
But it has torque!!!
I do notice the 5.0 in this compared to the 5.3 in my old truck has a little less torque down low so it needs to downshift earlier.
Traffic was bad last night and I got stuck in standstill too.  Dropped down to 17.9 mpg and now with the ride back to work it is at 19.2 at mid 90 some miles.  If I did out by hand I am certain it would be lower since I have been using the remote starter to warm it up.

I'm getting ready to get a custom tune with diablew, hopefully get a MPG or 2.  Or at least make the 6.0 feel like it should and get the same mileage.  LOL
Title: Re: '16 F150
Post by: Beau on August 16, 2019, 11:34:55 AM
I wouldn't ever "warm up" a vehicle in the summer.

Start it, let it idle for about 30 seconds, then drive gently for a mile or two.

Then again, my last three explorers all had over 175K on them when I got 'em.

The 98 now has over 250, the Mountaineer I had before is over 300, and the '06 I've had since March is almost at 180.

In the winter, I let em run for a minute or two.

Anything else is just wasting gas.


Have had several "pros" tell me that, and have no found no evidence that refutes their knowledge. ;)
Title: Re: '16 F150
Post by: mcb82gt on August 16, 2019, 12:17:32 PM
I wouldn't ever "warm up" a vehicle in the summer.

Start it, let it idle for about 30 seconds, then drive gently for a mile or two.

Then again, my last three explorers all had over 175K on them when I got 'em.

The 98 now has over 250, the Mountaineer I had before is over 300, and the '06 I've had since March is almost at 180.

In the winter, I let em run for a minute or two.

Anything else is just wasting gas.


Have had several "pros" tell me that, and have no found no evidence that refutes their knowledge. ;)
I do the exact same thing.  I also drive very easy when the engine is cold.
Title: Re: '16 F150
Post by: Mikey97D on August 20, 2019, 09:50:29 AM
Sorry I didn't mean to start the debate on warm up of vehicles.  Next should I ask what kind of oil to use?  LOL

I am lazy and don't like to se the windows in the morning during the winter/cold months.  I just use the starter when I walk out the door of the house so it might run 1 minute during the summer before I start driving.
Title: Re: '16 F150
Post by: Beau on August 22, 2019, 03:10:35 PM
10-30 :grinno:


Nah, in the summer, there's no real need to warm it up. But, you do you ;)


I ain't gonna come take your keys from ya LOL
Title: Re: '16 F150
Post by: grutinator on August 22, 2019, 09:22:50 PM
NICE!

I really like the 04-08's. The 09-14's kinda turned me off. But the 15+ they really sharpened them up. And that's a great shade of blue.
Title: Re: '16 F150
Post by: Mikey97D on August 23, 2019, 07:54:14 AM
NICE!

I really like the 04-08's. The 09-14's kinda turned me off. But the 15+ they really sharpened them up. And that's a great shade of blue.
Thanks! 
My previous daily vehicles (2) were white.  I needed a change bad and couldn't resist my favorite color.
I checked around with some online friends, some of which work at Ford, and they said 16+ newer were good.  Not that '15 was bad but it was a first year model and had some problems as they all do (every brand).
Today, I turn in my leased '16 Sierra.  It has been a good truck but a few things had me wondering.  I am sure it will treat someone else well. 
Title: Re: '16 F150
Post by: Mikey97D on February 28, 2024, 09:52:54 AM
January 26th I said good-bye to big blue.  That was my favorite truck so far. 

I got a '21 F150 Powerboost.  Hard to find a used Powerboost with 6.5' bed, but I found this one with 41k miles.  It has the Max Tow package and the 7.2kW connection in the bed.  Should be really useful for the pulling the tow behind camper and boondocking.