same....3:55

Went to the local ford dealership to test drive the new gas engine as i'm wondering if the diesel is the way to go for me....I love the 3/4 ton platform but never pull anything over 10k lbs. about 3-4 days a week I pull a 4k lb trailer, the poor fuel mileage and increased cost of diesel fuel is making me take a look at the gas option.


The 6.2 is a dog.....I'll leave it at that.

My review:

I was able to test drive the same exact truck I have now but with the new 7.3 liter gas. I'm a creature of habit and the fact that I can get the exact same truck in this year model is attractive to me.

Hopped in and turned the key and off I went. I immediately noticed it was a lot smoother than my diesel....presumably due to the lighter front end weight. Rode very well for a 3/4 ton...much better than my current whip. The new 10 speed transmission was seamless and acceleration was good, throttle response was very snappy. Upon getting on the highway, I gave it some gas and acceleration was impressive......its not a diesel by any means but for a gas truck it seemed to have quite a bit of power. From my sources they have de-tuned this engine and with mild upgrades you can get it to make around 550 hp, still as is, was nice. Also enjoyed the quieter ride over the diesel.

Jury is out on Fuel mileage as this one had 4 miles on the odometer and wasn't giving an accurate read....from what I hear its as good or slightly better than the powerstroke.



Def. gonna give this truck a look in the fall when i'm looking to move into something new.

What was the sticker price?

There is the problem.

That ratio works great on hwy but start stop towing 3 or more days a week would bet better off with 4:10’s. Since you don’t keep trucks long enough it shouldn’t be that much of a concern. Quit worrying about saving $20 buck a week in fuel. Maintenance cost on gas are lower and the $11K price difference isn’t justified in resale on the short term ownership route.

There is the problem.

That ratio works great on hwy but start stop towing 3 or more days a week would bet better off with 4:10’s. Since you don’t keep trucks long enough it shouldn’t be that much of a concern. Quit worrying about saving $20 buck a week in fuel. Maintenance cost on gas are lower and the $11K price difference isn’t justified in resale on the short term ownership route.

F150 oil changes every 10k miles, less than $25. What’s a fuel filter?

I’ve owned more than a few of each. I love diesels but thinking financially, they don’t make sense unless you need (or want) the power to tow something or you drive a ton of miles...they do hold their resale better with a bunch of miles.

F150 oil changes every 10k miles, less than $25. What’s a fuel filter?

I’ve owned more than a few of each. I love diesels but thinking financially, they don’t make sense unless you need (or want) the power to tow something or you drive a ton of miles...they do hold their resale better with a bunch of miles.

It’s a fragile cute little thing too....

I can't even buy good synthetic oil and an oil filter for 25 for my 150 5.0 takes little over 7 quart's. How much does that eco take?

The 6.2 is a dog.....I'll leave it at that.

I can't even buy good synthetic oil and an oil filter for 25 for my 150 5.0 takes little over 7 quart's. How much does that eco take?

$62k

I'm extremely interested in the 7.3 as I got out of the diesel game since it just wasn't worth it for me, and I appreciate the review. But as an owner of a 2019 6.2/4.30, I have to take exception with the above. My 6.2 is not a dog by any stretch of the imagination. Far from it. It rocks, actually, and I don't really miss my diesel at all.

NTB $19.99 includes tire rotation. I can’t do it that cheap.

Are they filling it up with peanut oil? That is super cheap.

That's what I said.

So if you had two identical 2017's with the same mileage you think the diesel would cost $10,000 more than the gas? That is a little hard to believe.

Same here, i love my 6.2L. I wish i would have went with the 4.30 gears in mine tho. The 3.73s were fine until i put 34" tires on. It still pulls OK but the 4.30s would be back closer to the stock ratio with that tire size.

I would have no problem trading in on another truck with a 6.2L right now. I am intrigued by the 7.3 tho.