Higher Mileage Ranger's

[Shran]

Depending on what he is doing it probably won't change a whole lot. A Ranger is rated about the same.

20+ mpg on my '16 F-150 is pretty easy.

If I wanted to only get 18mpg I just run E85 (which I have been doing at $2.99/gal)

That's pretty impressive mileage for E85. I have run it a few times in my service truck at work (2010 Silverado 1500) and I can't break single digits, empty, in warm weather.... ran it once in the winter and averaged 7mpg. Usually I'm right around 12-13 on E10.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

That's pretty impressive mileage for E85. I have run it a few times in my service truck at work (2010 Silverado 1500) and I can't break single digits, empty, in warm weather.... ran it once in the winter and averaged 7mpg. Usually I'm right around 12-13 on E10.

Day to day average is 14 which is about what my '02 got on E10 doing the same thing.

I am on my third tank so far, I haven't tried it in the cold.

 

[RumPunch]

Basically what we are seeing on these EcoBoost engines (of any size) is that with proper oil changes and correct oil, once you get past 150k there is risk of turbo failure. With not enough oil changes or not proper oil, that risk starts before you get to 100k. Generally, if you are paying attention you will see evidence of the turbo issue before it explodes - burning oil in certain situations (different depending on which seal is going bad) or occasionally oil and coolant mixing - so that you can catch it and replace/rebuild the turbos before you suck turbo bits into the engine. Once you get past the turbo replacement (assuming quality replacement turbos) you should be good to 300k+.

Assuming you work for a Ford dealer. I mean what is list on a turbo? I work for Deere and I can get a VGT for a 13.5L for $3-4k I would guess a turbo for these(also assuming oil actuated VGT..?) Is $1000 maybe 1500?

 

[racsan]

Thats what I wouldn’t like about a turbo engine, we had 2 oliver tractors once, one a 1650 na and a 1855 turbo, both diesels. The 1855 pulled great butyou had to keep close tabs on the rpms in heavy groundwork, drop below 1500 rpm and it could quickly stall, above 1500 it worked well, thirsty though! the slightly smaller non-turbo oliver had better low end I felt. Two or three times dad had to replace the turbo, it was a gutless dog when the turbo would fail, I think it was $900 and only rebuilt was available. (that tractor was a 1976) The non-turbo oliver was more responsive on throttle as well, it had a hydraulic underdrive , the bigger oliver had the over/under. Miss those machines. The 1650 is still local, was sold to someone 3 miles away, the 1855 went to a collector who did a complete rebuild and takes it to shows.

 

[rubydist]

Assuming you work for a Ford dealer. I mean what is list on a turbo? I work for Deere and I can get a VGT for a 13.5L for $3-4k I would guess a turbo for these(also assuming oil actuated VGT..?) Is $1000 maybe 1500?

The price varies with engine due to different sizes of turbos, the Ranger turbo is around $1000. And of course you need a couple lines and some seals, etc. so figure $1500+ if you do it yourself. The issue now (like many things) is parts availability.

 

[RumPunch]

Do most dealers play pretty well with claiming warranty stuff. IE you find dampness and around turbo for oil seal leakage at 95k truck has 100 PTE they replace under warranty?

 

[rubydist]

That depends entirely on which warranty company the contract is with. Ford is generally pretty decent in that area as long as there are not obvious signs of abuse on the vehicle, but many of the other companies will try very hard to find a reason to decline the coverage.

 

[Blmpkn]

Theres already aftermarket options out there, by the time you need to replace your turbo there will definitely be MORE options.. usually aftermarket turbos are a bit cheaper than OE units, and as long as you buy from a reputable company the new snail wouldn't have any troubles making it another 100k+.