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Engine & Drivetrain
Items to improve fuel economy
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 539579" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>Lowering the Tailgate or getting a tonneau cover have not shown to improve mileage on the Sport Trac. I suspect this may be due to the long cabin and short pickup bed. The air flow is less likely to drop into the bed and cause wind resistance or turbulence.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Some claim that the mileage gain from the tonneau cover is lost because of the weight. I don't believe that's the reason since other trucks do experience some improvement in mileage with a tonneau cover and their larger size would make them weigh at or near the same weight as the Sport Trac's OEM hard tonneau cover. Also, those who have purchased much lighter covers have not experience any significant mileage gains.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I think it's all in the aerodynamics of the Sport Trac.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 539579, member: 52972"] Lowering the Tailgate or getting a tonneau cover have not shown to improve mileage on the Sport Trac. I suspect this may be due to the long cabin and short pickup bed. The air flow is less likely to drop into the bed and cause wind resistance or turbulence. Some claim that the mileage gain from the tonneau cover is lost because of the weight. I don't believe that's the reason since other trucks do experience some improvement in mileage with a tonneau cover and their larger size would make them weigh at or near the same weight as the Sport Trac's OEM hard tonneau cover. Also, those who have purchased much lighter covers have not experience any significant mileage gains. I think it's all in the aerodynamics of the Sport Trac. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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