Dear Motor Medics,
I’ve been saving for my first brand new vehicle for over 10 years and I now have the money to purchase one. I really want a truck but with the miles I drive, I’m leaning towards a car even though I could really use the cargo carrying capability of a truck.
If I could get over 20 miles per gallon with a truck consistently and still have good power, I could probably go for that.
I have been looking at the Ford EcoBoost equipped trucks. Do they really get the mileage they advertise and what is an EcoBoost engine that makes it so different from its regular counterparts?
Grant in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dear Grant,
We have customers who own these trucks and they have been very happy with the fuel economy and reliability so far. EcoBoost is a family of direct injected, gasoline, turbocharged, engines made by Ford. EcoBoost engines are designed to deliver power and torque similar to larger displacement, naturally aspirated engines while getting about 20% better fuel economy and lower greenhouse emissions than these same engines. Ford sees a great future in EcoBoost technology and intends to use it extensively in many more applications.
If I were to purchase a new truck today for use as a general commuter and use it for light hauling, I would be taking a close look at this model truck as one of my choices. Fuel savings are important and add up.
Take care,
The Motor Medics
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