F250. 7.3 litre fuel economy ?

I had a 2006 F250 extra cab with canopy and this would get 2080 kilometers out of 297 litres. Not certain of the economy as I never worked it out per kilometer. Just worked it out. 6.1 kilometers per litre. I think this will work out at 16 litres / 100 km. Towing a 3900 kg Kedron caravan this would go to 27 litres / 100 km.

Before I got my F250 I was a bit worried about them but after 2 years of use have no problems getting one again. The steering is a bit "wavey" of floaty but this is the way they are. They are tough as nails and tow anything. Get a chip if it already does not have one. They become a different animal with one.

If you can replace the front springs as they have just 3 leaf springs. ARB have a 5 spring kit. Don't change the exhaust and get a spare camshaft timing sensor. These break with out warning and you cannot start the truck if they go. Do not go to any ford dealer for sparea or service, they know nothing.

I have a 1999 E250 at the moment and love it.

I had a 6 litre statesman and this would give 11.7 litres per 100 kilometers.

Just a point. 2wd?? I gather that you never want to go to places like the Bungle Bungles which were larger 4wd (NOT SUV) cars only.

Just something to consider.

Towing over 38,000kms for 18months with our 20ft van and we acheived 16.8 lts per 100kms ........ dont treat it like a race car go easy with the boot and you will be well rewarded

Hi
I had my Effie from 2003 to 2011 and did 230k with her, 7.3 lt 4x4 twin cab and canopy towing 4.2 ton of Bushtracker my rolling weight was regularly 8.8 ton.
My best fuel run was Sydney Brisbane wife and I one suit case 13lp 100k's ( Pacific Hwy) the return was down the New England and returned 15 lp 100k's.
Local work was around the 15 to 16 lp 100k's
I would run 22 to 24 lp 100k's towing and doing it easy.
The wife made me sell her, to big to park etc, Damm I miss her, I replaced her with a new 79 cruiser Ute with canopy, I towed the van to SA one way, Damm the Effie was a good truck.
If you get one, keep the oil changes up to her, it's important for the fuel injectors, and replace the fuel and air filters regularly and she will reward you in spades.
Gadget

Hi Get On,

16l per 100km is about the mark. I have an F250 4wd (are you sure yours is a 2wd?) with the 7.3ltr power stroke/auto/canopy and it does not seem to change very much loaded or empty.

Treat 'em kindly with the right foot is the trick. I have a Banks Big Hoss chip in mine (and a decent exhaust) and it makes the Effie sit up and go, should the occasion demand it;))

Regards
Michael