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I'm still right at 15.5 mpg mixed driving, and 2500 miles on the truck..
One thing about checking mpg, the SD's gastanks are very sensitive to the angle the truck is sitting when filling it up, which can make a few gallons difference. One example was I filled up at a different station and the mpg calculated out to be 16.5. (above average) But I don't think the tank filled up as much so it seemed as if I used less fuel.
The next fillup, (at normal pump), the mileage calculated out to only 15, (below my normal).
Some day I'll take all of my reciepts out of the ash tray at look at total gallons used vs total miles, and this will give a good overall estimate.. I expect it will be in the 15.5 range.
Y2K F250 XLT 4x2, SC, 5.4L, 5sp, 4.10LS
1. On F250 Crew Cabs, does the rear seat fold up in any way.
2. If equipped with a manual transmission, does the dash mounted drink holder, while in use, hit or come in contact with the shifter.
Thanks,
-Todd
Todd, Regarding the Crew cab rear seat. The seat back moves foward to allow access to the storage area you would think of in a regular cab truck. The seat bottom does not move. My wife thought it would be great if the seat could turn into a bed. but it does not. I have an automatic so can't comment on the cup holder thing.
----Newman
Y2K F250 XLT, SC, 4x2, 5.4L, 5sp, 4.10LS
One other note on fishing wires through the door panels for various accessories. Do not try to push wires through the rubber boot between the door and the chassis without first un-seating the rubber boot from the chassis. Fish wires through the boot first and then through the hole in the chassis. The chasis is double thick at this point and getting wires into the cab area is a real adventure. Trying to get them through the boot and the chassis and into the cab all at once is probably not possible. ...Newman
Empty, mileage between the V8 (4.10) and V10(3.73) is only about 2 or 3 mpg difference (mixed driving).
However, when towing, the V10 will do better than the V8.
Note: If you want the auto tranny, you can get v10 w/3.73. however, if you want the 5sp + limited slip + v10, you have to get the 4.30.
The mileage between V10, auto, 3.73 and V10, 5sp, 4.30 appears to be very close. Probably because of the efficiency of 5sp vs auto..
I'm really happy with the power/acceleration of my truck. I don't do that much towing..
F250 XLT 4x2 SC, SWB, 5.4L, 5sp, 4.10LS
that the headlight switch has a pull out position but it doesn't seem to do anything. Is this what its for? Any help is appreciated.
'00 F-250 Lariat,4wd,SRW,long bed, 5.4L, Auto, ESOF, TT mirrors, Power rear window, tinted glass, Premium wheels, Premium sound, trailer tow, Limited Slip, Bright Amber w/black accent.
Can't wait. It's going to be a long night tonight!
prep package. owned now for 1yr and i think
this truck defines "work truck", it is awesome.
I do have one complaint. brakes. i mainly use
my truck to plow my own driveway and one
apartment building, so mileage is low, I currently
have 5200 miles on it. it is parked in a garage
and i just had my 3rd set of brakes replaced all
on the rear end. my ford dealer tells me it is due to lack of use. i don't buy it. has anyone
else experienced this?
There are after market chrome grills available. I have seen chrome tube grills that look nice but went with a stainless steel billet grill myself.
To install this grill they had to cut out all of the black middle portion and two little side areas. The new grill is set behind and then framed with what's left of the "old" grill (chromed part).
The new look is a complete chrome front grill area with multiple horizontal bars (approx. 1/8th in. thick and 1/8th in. gap in between) with the blue FORD logo in the middle of course.
I ordered the Lariat pkg so started off with a chrome on the outside area and black center and sides. Don't know if this is what you were looking for --- just something else to consider.
Paul
Also, I have a low cost home-fix for the in dash cupholder, as some folks have had some drink spillage due to the design..
Just send me an e-mail and I'll send the instructions. I also posted them on the previous Superduty III forum..
Overall, the Diesel makes for a better tow vehicle. (spelled TORQUE). Also, at high elevations (which usually come when towing in mountains), the diesel won't suffer from power loss from thin air like gassers will.
Mileage will also be better with the diesel when towing.. (and empty for that matter over the V10).
As far as traffic vs highway driving thats where your tranny choice comes into play.
manual: slightly better towing capacity, much better speed control downhill.
auto: easier to drive in stop/go city driving.
Bascially tranny choice boils down to personal preference.. I prefer a stickshift, other folks hate shifting.
If you want more biased opinions to convince you to get the diesel, visit the www.ford-diesel.com site.. Just kidding, its a great site for all superduty owners, just like this site.
a 4pin connector installed up near the frame driver side (you need a very long trailer cord to reach there - so I bought a 48" loop and that works as an extension)
a 7 wire bundle that's just barely long enough to reach the bumper (left, right, marker, charge, brake*, ground, and 1 more - I don't remember if it was just "aux" or "backup" - I wired it for backup lights) you need to supply your own connector.
*brake wiring for an electric brake consists of the harness run through the truck, and tie in places for your controller up under the dash and under the hood (along with the connectors to wire to your controller. You supply your own controller.
One very nice thing about the package is that all the trailer lights are separated from the truck lights (different fuse) so a short in the trailer won't take out your truck lights. (I've seen that happen enough times with 4flat wiring harnesses on landscape trailers that get beat on.)
all in all it was pretty simple to set it up (I actually put the connector on at the dealer when I picked up the truck - I was stopping on the way home to haul a friend's boat out, and did the brake controller that weekend.) I don't remember how long that took - because the day was also spent troubleshooting wiring on one of my trailers (end result was that my old truck and that trailer were both miswired to match and it wasn't a problem until the new truck was wired correctly).
My only real complaint was that all the wires could have been 12" longer to allow me to put the connector in the center of the bumper, instead of at the frame rail.
Brutus: I heard you guys were below zero today. How cold did it get? We're at -51 right now.
Northpole.....-51.......ARE YOU CRAZY???!!! Come on down for a visit....Low 70's today.....good enough for a round of golf!!! 18 holes in the bunker.....sealing the door in about 10 mins....
seeeeeee ya all later....
About the only thing on the roads today are Fords. The cold is one big reason I went with a SD; no CV boots. GM products are still coming with boots and at these temps they just shred.
TORQUE- No argument PSD has more but nobody has said the v-10 is a dog.
COST - The cost may be a factor but what is more of a consideration is depreciation or resale value of the PSD.
FUEL AVAILABILITY for your area - diesel is usually harder to find.
FUEL COST - For me they were about the same.
ENGINE NOISE - Good or bad psd is louder.
MAINTENANCE - periodic and long term. how many miles will you keep the truck?
MILES PER GALLON - The numbers vary but PSD is always better then V-10, I feel a good V-10 Avg is 11mpg and a PSD avg is 15mpg.
There are other factors, but these are the main ones to consider. Either way I think you will be satisfied.
Happy New Year to all who have shared their experience/knowledge in making this a great site for Super Duty info.
December 27, 1999
Ford Motor Company announced an increase to base prices today on selected model cars and
trucks.
Some of the popular models affected are: Focus, Contour, Crown Victoria, Taurus/ Sable, Windstar,
Explorer, Expedition, Econoline and F-Series models.
The average increase is $85 to the dealer invoice price. One exception is on the F-Series super
duty models with the increase being approximately $170. The destination charge on the Focus and
Taurus/Sable was also increased by $25.
Thanks! Have a great new years!
cassette to a single cd. They will just remove
yours and replace it in the same space.
If you install a after market changer, your
system will be lacking an amplifier.
I think the front axle issue alone would have done it..
I've just passed through 26,000 miles. I have 4x4 with ESOF and live in cold weather country. No problems with the 4x4. I carry a heavy slide-in camper, so it won't surprise me if I'm doing some brake work around 40,000 miles. I'll probably replace the shocks earlier than I need to since I want to put on some Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks for the camper.
murph, the difference in mpg between similarly equiped V-10 and PSD trucks is about 5-6 mpg empty and about 3 mpg towing. As others have mentioned, one of the advantages of the diesel is torque. The 2000 V-10 has 425 ft-lbs and the PSD has 500. Neither engine is a slacker. You mentioned towing in the mountains. If you plan to live at high altitudes or travel in high altitudes, the power difference will be more noticable. Gas engines lose power at altitude. I've heard figures of anywhere from 4%-10% per 1000 feet. A diesel engine won't start losing power until about 10,000 feet.
northpole, I've been watching your temps. Pretty darned chilly in your neck of the woods. It was about 10 below at my house last night. Neither I nor my neighbor plugged our trucks in. I actually hadn't started mine since Tuesday night (36 hours), but it cranked up.....and I pulled it over into my neighbor's driveway to jump start his truck.....a Chevy. Of course, I can't claim any brand superiority on this one. His was a 6.5L diesel. Those diesels sure don't like to be left sitting in cold weather for extended periods without being plugged in.
As for myself I ordered the CD/cassette AM/FM radio and enjoy the sound very much. Not quite the infinity system that the wife has in her Jeep but definitely nice.
Hope everyone experiences a GREAT New Year!!!!
Anyone, I have noticed that I also have the pull out setting on my head light switch (it will only pull out with the lights on) does anyone know what this is for?
Everyone without a bunker to hide in like some people do (who shall remain nameless) should stay in their SD'S tonight. It's the only place that we will be safe!
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!
John
Jraske, Shotgun1, Fordy1 - Thanks for the input. Am thinking I will go back to the dealer for the Ford system. I am a little leary about buying an aftermarket system that will hold up to the vibration you get in a heavy truck. I think most of these are made for cars, although I have ridden in some bumpy cars, too.
Hope you have a HAPPY NEW YEAR