Ford 6.2 gas vs 7.3 gas highway gas milage

[flyte63]

Anyone have real world HIGHWAY gas milage figures for a Ford Super Duty with about 3000lbs of truck camper in the bed? I’m specifically wondering about 2017-2021 F250 and F350 trucks with the 6.2 gas and new 7.3 gas engines. Reading online I see claims of similar or maybe only 1mpg less with the new 7.3 gas engine, but what about in the real world? (I know they have their place, but not interested Diesel numbers)

[Bert_the_Welder]

I understand people wanting an estimate on mileage. But really, you'd need half a toilet roll to list all the variables that go into that number. I think the phrase "If you have to ask...." really is true in this instance.

I have a '21 f350, 7.3, Lariat, CC,LB,DRW,4:30 ordered and a '21 Northern Lite 10.2 LE, DB coming too. Mileage never entered my mind....

[Bert_the_Welder]

flyte63 wrote:
I don’t have a tracking number yet but dealer said to expect as long as 24 weeks, so we are thinking might not be until August 1st.

WOW! I was told 16 weeks when ordered mid-Jan. Hope it doesn't take longer. New camper will be here soon so I'm kind in a spot.

[billtex]

Supply chain is still a fuster cluck. You can always do a nationwide search and see if there are any trucks that meet your requirements. Good luck.

[otrfun]

flyte63 wrote:
8 to 10 weeks is what we were originally told as “normal”. But apparently orders are up this year, possibly due to stimulus checks making their way to contractors and then being converted into new trucks - one theory anyway. From banter on the ford truck forums it does sound like some orders are being built sooner than others, maybe due to different cab/chassis configurations and trim levels.

Let's hope it's sooner rather than later. 6 months is a crazy long time to wait.

[flyte63]

8 to 10 weeks is what we were originally told as “normal”. But apparently orders are up this year, possibly due to stimulus checks making their way to contractors and then being converted into new trucks - one theory anyway. From banter on the ford truck forums it does sound like some orders are being built sooner than others, maybe due to different cab/chassis configurations and trim levels.

[Grit_dog]

Kayteg1 wrote:

Grit dog wrote:

What are the mfgs excuses now? Is it really that much demand?
I mean, the Rona isn’t really affecting stuff now.

Riots on Mexican border?

???
Lol

[Kayteg1]

Grit dog wrote:

What are the mfgs excuses now? Is it really that much demand?
I mean, the Rona isn’t really affecting stuff now.

Riots on Mexican border?

[otrfun]

flyte63 wrote:
I don’t have a tracking number yet but dealer said to expect as long as 24 weeks, so we are thinking might not be until August 1st.

Have a friend that's looking at special ordering a 2021 7.3 F350 CC SB. His mid-west dealer is telling him 8-10 weeks for delivery. They said Ford is putting "sold" orders ahead of routine orders from dealers.

[Grit_dog]

flyte63 wrote:
I don’t have a tracking number yet but dealer said to expect as long as 24 weeks, so we are thinking might not be until August 1st.

I really wish I had a couple extra trucks to sell this year!
What are the mfgs excuses now? Is it really that much demand?
I mean, the Rona isn’t really affecting stuff now.

[flyte63]

I don’t have a tracking number yet but dealer said to expect as long as 24 weeks, so we are thinking might not be until August 1st.

[otrfun]

flyte63 wrote:
Pulled the trigger and ordered a F350 with the 7.3, now just a long wait due to backlog of orders!

What's the estimated delivery date?

[flyte63]

Pulled the trigger and ordered a F350 with the 7.3, now just a long wait due to backlog of orders!

[burningman]

Engine size isn’t the whole story.
The 7.3 is usually running at much lower RPM, so even though 7.3 liters of air/fuel mixture goes through it on each revolution, it does fewer revolutions and actually displaces less volume while moving down the road than a 6.2 thats spinning faster.

[jimh406]

Kayteg1 wrote:
We both drove at the same cruising speed, yet DW was making better mpg.

Wow, over 100 mpg. 😄