2.7L Fuel Economy

[surfstar]

Engines loosen up after 5-10k miles. Not just 2k - that is initial break-in, but more HP and more MPG happen after much more mileage.

To truly see the effects, though, you have to keep your truck stock - which seems unlikely for most people. (along with fuelly/spreadsheet tracking)

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[cb4017]

Guess I've been lucky. Mines been averaging around 22-23 mpg since new. When it had around 200 miles we did a 260 mile day trip in it. Filled the tank with 91 octane before and after. Hand calculated at 28 mpg for that trip.

 

[dabaur]

Averaging 18mpg 80% city 20% highway on a 2025 Lariat. Did manage 19.8 on highway only. 5220 miles on the truck. Also I’m in Texas so that’s with the A/C going full Blast.

 

[Philbilly]

At 4500 miles, my average is 17.4. I have not reset this so I may be getting a little better mileage at the present time. This is with 80% city driving, 20% highway. Also, the driving mode is set to normal but occasionally, sport mode. I would assume better mileage in eco mode with highway driving.

 

[ryanO]

Hey guys just trying to figure out what is normal here. I got my Ranger XLT 2.7L V6 two weeks ago and have been loving it so far. Only 400 miles on it so far but my fuel economy has been a bit worst than I was expecting.

Getting between 16-17 MPG with an even mix of highway (70 MPH), country back roads (45 MPH), and city driving (25 MPH stop and go). At best, I got 19.5 MPG on a pure highway drive that we did for 80 miles, but with my normal driving I am still between 16 and 17 MPG.

Is that normal? Maybe my engine is still breaking in? I'm only driving in Normal mode, and I like to give it some gas sometimes to enjoy that amazing engine but for the most part I am cruising under 2k RPM. Thanks all!

I have a 2025 XLT FX4 with the 2.7L. I've put 15K miles on it in year 1.
1. I just did a 2800 mile road trip from TX to VA and back. All in I got about 23 MPG. The only reason I got 23 was because of the nutty states that the speed limit is only 55 - 65. I set cruise about 7 MPH over the speed limit so through much of the drive I was at 77 MPH. That has a huge negative on MPG.
2. Anyone telling you they are getting 24+ MPG isn't on a highway that is 70+ MPH. To get that type of MPG you've gotta be doing 65 MPH or less consistently and trying to drive in a manner that maximizes MPG.
3. You'll get better MPG over time, but don't stress about it. 2 or 3 MPG is probably $20 or $30/mth. It's literally of zero concern or value. Just drive and enjoy!

 

[03GeeTee]

I have a 2025 XLT FX4 with the 2.7L. I've put 15K miles on it in year 1.
1. I just did a 2800 mile road trip from TX to VA and back. All in I got about 23 MPG.
2. Anyone telling you they are getting 24+ MPG isn't on a highway that is 70+ MPH. To get that type of MPG you've gotta be doing 65 MPH or less consistently and trying to drive in a manner that maximizes MPG.
3. You'll get better MPG over time, but don't stress about it. 2 or 3 MPG is probably $20 or $30/mth. It's literally of zero concern or value. Just drive and enjoy!

This is the same with the 2.3

The truck is certainly capable of getting 26+ mpg. However, you have to be driving on the right roads with lower speed limits and you have to keep the truck stock. I'm just happy that even after adding 33" tires I can consistently get over 20 MPG when driving 75+ mph on the interstate.

 

[ryanO]

At 4500 miles, my average is 17.4. I have not reset this so I may be getting a little better mileage at the present time. This is with 80% city driving, 20% highway. Also, the driving mode is set to normal but occasionally, sport mode. I would assume better mileage in eco mode with highway driving.

This is spot on. Daily driving (not in BFE with farm roads and such) will get you 18-19 MPG unless you're driving like grandpa.

 

[alrashid2]

Thanks y'all. It all makes sense!

My old Subaru Crosstrek was supposed to get like 30 MPG. On my commute to work I got 22 MPG (vs 17 in the Ranger)and highway trips I got 25 MPG (vs 19-20 MPG Ranger). I had more of a lead foot in the Sube due to it being so lethargic haha. But still, a loss of just 5 MPG to get a v6 truck is so worth it!

Thanks all!

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