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    Towing is thirsty work

    Ford Ford Advice Ford Falcon Ford Falcon Advice Ford Falcon 1995
    RECENTLY I bought an EF Falcon sedan and towed a caravan. We used a full tank of petrol to go a little over 200km, but on the way home without the van we got 200km on a quarter tank. Have you heard if Fords generally use excessive fuel when towing?
    Answered by CarsGuide
    23 December 2004
    Graham Smith

    FORD six-cylinder engines are generally thought to be thirstier than rival sixes, and it's reasonable to expect consumption to increase significantly when towing something as large and weighty as a caravan. Depending on the conditions, size and weight of the caravan, consumption could double, but to go up four times seems extreme. Do a consumption test with and without the caravan so you have actual numbers to make an accurate assessment.

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