so towing a 5000 pound trailer with my 2019 f150 ecoboost was def an eye-opener. you’d think with all that power, mileage wouldn’t drop too much, right? but man, was I wrong. I was used to getting around 20 mpg when just driving. now, when towing, I was lucky to scrape together 12 mpg.
I can remember one trip we did, I was pulling my buddy’s boat to the lake. I was chugging gas like it was going out of style. I swear, every time I filled up, it was like feeding a hungry hippo.
And how about the hills? those were a nightmare. it felt like my truck was screaming for mercy. have you guys had similar experiences or found a way to improve mileage while towing? I’m all ears for tips or just funny stories.
Ive towed my 5000 pound trailer with my 2019 F150 Ecoboost in Michigan and noticed it really eats up gas. On flat roads its not bad but hills are brutal. I have to pay attention to the mileage cause it drops quick. I guess it’s decent for towing but you definitely feel that weight. Fuel stops become the norm when you’re hauling.
I’ve towed a 5000 pound trailer with my 2019 F150 EcoBoost around the Midwest last summer and my mileage took a hit for sure.
Still it handled like a champ though.
I’ve towed a 5000 pound trailer with my 2019 F150 Ecoboost around the Midwest and let me tell you gas mileage really takes a hit. I was barely getting 10 mpg on the highway. It’s a strong truck but boy does it drink like my cousin Joe at Thanksgiving.
But hey it still pulls like a champ so I can’t complain too much.
I’ve towed a 5000 pound trailer with my 2019 F150 Ecoboost last summer in Ontario and wow the mileage really takes a hit. I expected a drop but it was noticeable.
I have a buddy who swears by the Ecoboost power but he also complains about stopping for fuel way more often. Guess it balances out maybe. Just saying don’t expect to be zooming around with great efficiency when towing.
I’ve towed a 5000 pound trailer with my 2019 F150 EcoBoost around Oregon and let me tell ya the mileage took a hit. I’ve watched my fuel gauge drop faster than I expected. It can be a tank killer but the power is pretty solid.
I have a 2019 F150 and towed my buddy’s 5000 pound trailer last summer in Michigan. It eats fuel like there’s no tomorrow but hey the power is solid.
I’ve read others say mileage really dips when loaded. Totally agree but what a ride it is.
I ve towed a 5000 pound trailer with my 2019 F150 EcoBoost around Texas and honestly mileage takes a hit.
I saw around 14 mpg which isn’t great but it handled fine.
I’ve towed my buddy’s 5000 pound trailer up in Vermont last summer and man the mileage took a nosedive. I usually get around 20 mpg but it dropped to like 12. The Ecoboost pulled it like a champ but I thought I might as well be driving a gas guzzler.
Still love my F150 though for all the power it gives.
I’ve towed a 5000-pound trailer up in the mountains of Colorado with my 2019 F150 EcoBoost. I noticed a significant dip in fuel economy around 5-7 mpg less than usual. It’s not terrible but definitely something to keep in mind when planning trips.
I have heard some folks brag about how it still handles well but I’ve got to say the gas station visits became more frequent. Overall it just depends on how heavy your lead foot is on the gas.
I’ve towed my 5000 pound camper around the Rockies in my 2019 F150 Ecoboost and wow the mileage takes a hit. Going up those hills it felt like I was guzzling gas. I kinda wished I had a hybrid or something. But the truck handled it well and was a smooth ride overall.
Ive been towing a 5000 pound trailer up in rural Ontario with my 2019 F150 EcoBoost and man it chews through gas like crazy. You wouldn’t expect such a big hit on mileage but it really does. I have adjusted to it but still caught off guard. I mean some trips I feel like I’m watching the fuel gauge drop fast. It’s like driving a hungry beast.
I have a 2019 F150 Ecoboost and towed a 5000 pound trailer last summer through the Rockies. It was wild. I noticed my mileage dropped to around 12 mpg.
Kinda tough on my wallet but the truck handled it like a champ. Gotta love the power but man filling up every few hours was a drag. I’ve learned to plan my trips better.
I remember towing my buddy’s 5000 pound trailer with my 2019 F150 EcoBoost down in Texas. I was thinkin I was gonna get killer mileage but nope that thing sucked gas like a thirsty camel.
I’ve heard some say it affects the mileage about 10 to 15 percent. Still love the truck though it’s a beast. Just gotta plan fuel stops more carefully.
I ve towed a 5000 pound trailer with my 2019 F150 EcoBoost and honestly it cuts the mileage almost in half.
Got around 10 mpg max on the highway.
Ive towed a 5000 pound trailer with my 2019 F150 EcoBoost in Arizona and mileage dropped like a rock not great.
Had my buddy’s F150 do the same in Oregon his mileage was brutal too. Not surprised really.
I ve towed a 5000 pound trailer through the Rockies and man my F150 ecoboost drinks gas like it’s at a concert. It’s fun but pricey at the pump.
I’ve towed a 5000 pound trailer with my 2019 EcoBoost around the Rockies in Colorado and man mileage took a hit. I was expecting around 15 mpg but was closer to 10. The extra weight really drags it down especially on uphill climbs. But I’ve gotta admit it handled like a champ. Not terrible honestly.
I’ve owned a 2019 F150 Ecoboost in Texas and wow towing a 5000 pound trailer really hits the mileage hard. I’ve noticed it dropping to around 12 mpg on the highway. The power is awesome for pulling but the pump is thirsty.
Gas prices here are no joke so I’ve learned to plan my trips more carefully.
I ve towed a 5000 pound trailer with my 2019 F150 Ecoboost around the mountains in Colorado and man the gas mileage really takes a hit. I was getting around 12 mpg which is way less than the 19 mpg when just cruising empty.
Still the power is solid and it handles it well.