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Old 09-10-2006, 07:09 PM
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Poor gas mileage

I have a 2005 F-150 XLT 5.4 liter with a 3.73 rear end ratio and 9800 miles. I purchased it new in July 2005. It gets 18 mpg on the interstate, but only gets 8 mpg consistantly in town. I am really disappointed. Is this normal, or could I have a problem that can be fixed?
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Old 12-03-2006, 03:14 AM
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Re: Poor gas mileage

If it is that new, I would definatley take it in for diag.
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Old 12-03-2006, 08:37 AM
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Question Re: Poor gas mileage

have you looked at your air filter???
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Old 12-03-2006, 02:22 PM
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Re: Poor gas mileage

Do you get on it alot in the city? if so that may be why. You should feel lucky, i get 6mpg highway in my 76 f150,lol.
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