Anyone with the Ford 6.2 Carrying TC

[FireGuard]

To tie in with my post on the 7.3 I’ve read mostly great things about the Ford 6.2.
This engine makes good power and seems to be a proven reliable design.
For 2020 you can get it in the F350 with either the 6 sp or 10 speed transmission.
I like the 7.3 but it’s not proven yet.
I think a 6.2 with 10 speed and 4:30 gears would have plenty of power to carry a TC and tow 4-5k lbs ??
The advantage would be going with a known performer and not having to buy the first year of a new engine design, although it’s so simple I can’t really see having too many issues with the 7.3.
What do you think?

[Bert_the_Welder]

billtex wrote:

Bert the Welder wrote:
Any updates from those with the 6.6/10speed? Or anyone with the 7.2?

6.6 only comes with 6 speed tranny. GM is behind the 8 ball on this.

Ford 6.2 and 7.3 come with ten speed trannys.

Sorry, mistype. Meant the 6.2/10 spd. Thanks. I'll try to correct that.

[Grit_dog]

Pretty sure the 6.2 Ford is not offered with 10 speed yet, but ICBW.

[billtex]

Bert the Welder wrote:
Any updates from those with the 6.6/10speed? Or anyone with the 7.2?

6.6 only comes with 6 speed tranny. GM is behind the 8 ball on this.

Ford 6.2 and 7.3 come with ten speed trannys.

[Bert_the_Welder]

Any updates from those with the 6.2/10speed? Or anyone with the 7.2?

[Grit_dog]

I wouldn't expect significant mileage increase with a 10 speed behind the 6.2. Possibly under certain high load conditions where it can pull one gear better than a 6 speed, it will be a bit more efficient for the load, but otherwise, there's no advantage mileage wise.
Had 2 different 6.2s. Average about 13mpg in highway/commuting.
Small trailer = 9 mpg.
Big trailer = 8- mpg

Pulled a bit harder with 3.73s than a Vortec 6.0 with 4.10s.
New 6.2s should be very similar.

[zzyzxpat]

BTW, the 10 speed is standard in all F250 and F350 with the exception of the F250 with a 6.2.

[zzyzxpat]

I changed my mind on the 10 speed. I got my 2020 F350 XLT 4X4 SRW, 6.2 with the 10 speed. I ordered it, got it in 9 weeks, the only options being 11,300 GVWR, camper package, center console, cab lights, skid plates, and front mud flaps. The 10 speed is much nicer than I thought it would be. I assumed a lot of shifting but it will skip gears and you don't notice much of the shifting. Still learning the truck after coming off a 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel, 5 speed stick, but I think it will be a good truck. Getting around 11 mpg in town, no road trip or camper numbers yet.

[specta]

breeves2245 wrote:
I just bought a 2020 Ford 4x4, 6.2 gasser, long bed, SRW, 3.73. Put a Northstar 850SC on it. I was not sure what kind of MPG I would get but I am surprised it's so low. Only 1,500 miles on the truck, but looks like MPG with camper is about 11.3 or so.

Not bad.

One of our work trucks is a 2018 F-250 regular cab 4wd with a 6.2.

Towing a small boat I only barely got 8 mpg and it barely gets 12 mpg on the freeway empty.

It does have some pretty good get up and go.

[billtex]

Any updates on 6.2 with 10 speed?
Thx, Bill

[SoonDockin]

I have seen between 8 and 12 mpg with my F450 traveling below 65mph. Wind seems to determine how low it goes. If your getting over 11 thats pretty amazing. Granted my camper is bigger. I am seriously considering a 7.3 to get my payload number up. With the lower cost of gas vs diesel, lower mpg might be a wash.

[zzyzxpat]

I probably won't have mine Billtex until the end of March.

[billtex]

Thanks breeve.


11.3 mpg loaded up is pretty good for a gasser. Pretty sure I will get 6.2 with 4:30 rear end. Should be great combo for my needs...

Bill

[breeves2245]

I bought the truck specifically for hauling the camper. Kept my old Silverado for a grocery getter. So I won't be using the Ford for unladen trips.

[billtex]

Hi zz/breeves , any updates on mpg with the 6.2l and 10 speed?

Would love to see your unladen mpg...

I plan to order mine this month.


Thx, Bill