Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

F250 gassers

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    F250 gassers

    Need input from folks with F250 gas experience. I’ve officially convinced myself I don’t need a diesel no matter how much I want one and I’m in the market for a 2017 or newer F250. Any common issues with these trucks? Things to look for?


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    #2
    Horrible gas mileage on the 6.2

    Comment


      #3
      My dad has a 2018. Think it’s the 6.2. Believe he averages 13ish MPG. Zero issues with the truck so far though.

      Comment


        #4
        Originally posted by Spiderpig1776 View Post
        Horrible gas mileage on the 6.2
        I have 63,000 miles on my 2017 F350 with the 6.2 gas engine. My life to date mileage is 12.3 mpg. Over that mileage I have hauled my truck camper quite a bit and pulled my ATV trailer.

        When empty running on the highway I get between 14 and 15 mpg. Sometimes a little higher and if bucking the wind a little less.

        I am not unhappy at all with my mileage on this truck. After all, it is a 1 ton crew cab 4x4.

        I have not had any problems but did replace my battery about 4 months ago. Nice thing about the gas engine is that they just run meaning they are very reliable.

        Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

        Comment


          #5
          Originally posted by Spiderpig1776 View Post
          Horrible gas mileage on the 6.2

          Yeah I’m aware mileage isn’t good on these trucks, but I have a company truck I spend 40-60 hours a week in so my personal vehicle may only see the road for just a few hours a week unless I’m going out of town.


          Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

          Comment


            #6
            bought my 18 fx4 crew in 17. Zero issues. I have the 4.10 rear end. Empty get about 13, with a 16' trailer and SxS or similar load 10. Pulling 14K 5th wheel, 6.5-8 depending on hills

            Comment


              #7
              2017 F250 gasser. Zero problems. I used to get 13/14 before I put a levelling kit and 35s. Now 12 is the best. But I don't put a lot of miles on it.

              Team Little Debbie Pro Staff

              Comment


                #8
                20 f250 work truck 13mpg 2wd

                Comment


                  #9
                  I had a 17’ 350 6.7 diesel until earlier this year. Now I’ve got a 22’ 7.3 F-250. I was a bit hesitant on the gasser at first, but I don’t regret it at all. There’s no lack of power with the truck, and I actually prefer it to a stock diesel in stop and go traffic. I only pull 5K-8K these days, and might hit 10K once a year. The 7.3 gasser is perfect for that type of use. 14-15 mpg on the highway, and 10ish. pulling.

                  Comment


                    #10
                    2020 F250 FX4 with 6.2. 14 on Hiway if I dont if I can keep under 75 and not much traffic. Tows boat great, hauls all the gear for hunting trips nice, etc. Granted I miss my F150 but it is all about tradeoffs.

                    Comment


                      #11
                      Anybody have a 7.3 gasser with a 3.55 rear end. Will it do a good job of pulling a 14,000 pound trailer?

                      Comment


                        #12
                        I have a 2021 7.3 and it pulls my 7000# travel trailer great. I used to pull it with a F150 ecoboost and the sway was terrible. The F250 eliminated that completely. Can run 75 mph no problem.

                        Comment


                          #13
                          Shop trucks at work have always been gasser 250s. They get abused and driven pedal to the metal, beat up, raced etc.. I don’t think I recall any issues out of them since They went to them in 2012ish.. they do get replaced around 120-150k though and they also get everything maintenance that the owners manual says to do.. i can’t speak for long term since they never stick around past 150k. My grandpas company buys Chevy gassers and have a bunch they run until around 300k with very minimal small issues mostly..

                          Comment


                            #14
                            Originally posted by Spiderpig1776 View Post
                            Horrible gas mileage on the 6.2

                            Yes but diesel has been running a $1.25 or so higher for a good while now. Plus the r engine is another $10k in the price of the truck. Hard to justify if you really don’t need. This coming from a guy driving a 22 diesel currently. I’m really 2nd guessing my decision lol.

                            Comment


                              #15
                              My 2011 F250 (bought new in April 2011) with a 6.2 has 207k on it, and it’s never given me any problems. Mileage is around 14 highway and 12 around town which I don’t think is horrible, because my 2011 Chevy 1500 with a v6 only gets 16.

                              If I was buying a F250 or 350 today, I would go with the 7.3 gas motor. From the experience of some friends that RV full time, it’s got a lot more power than the 6.2 with about the same mileage.

                              Edit to add. I’ve owned 8 diesel trucks over the last 30 years, and I seriously doubt I will ever own another.
                              Last edited by retrieverman; 11-14-2022, 07:22 AM.

                              Comment

                              Working...
                              X