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After much delay, Ford finally announced today the EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings for the F-150 pickup equipped with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. The new, aluminum-bodied pickup has been rated at 19 mpg City, 26 mpg Highway and 22 mpg Combined.The Ram 1500 3.0-liter EcoDiesel is rated at 20 mpg City, 28 mpg Highway, 23 mpg Combined. The same truck with the Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 is rated at 17 mpg City 25 mpg Highway and 20 mpg Combined.
“At this point, fuel economy numbers are as much of a marketing game than anything," commented Akshay Anand, analyst for Kelley Blue Book. "The 'best truck mpg' claim probably matters more than the cost savings from a one or two mpg difference over competitors, especially if gas prices remain low for the foreseeable future. We know some of the import trucks will be released in the next year or two, and you can bet those will have solid mpg numbers, especially as diesel looks to gain more traction in the truck segment.”
Ford's claims for payload and towing depend on optional configurations and equipment. When base models with no other options than engine and axle ratio are selected, the F-150 is not really exceptional and the weight savings of the aluminum body must be weighed against the shortcomings of an aluminum body in a vocational vehicle.
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