F-150 aerodynamics modeling

[lurker]

Has anyone purchased a spoiler like this one https://www.levittownfordparts.com/sku/vml3z-9944210-a.html to see if it makes any difference on range?

I might do it when I have my truck just out of curiosity.

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[Randall Stephens]

Has anyone purchased a spoiler like this one https://www.levittownfordparts.com/sku/vml3z-9944210-a.html to see if it makes any difference on range?

I might do it when I have my truck just out of curiosity.

I didn't even know it was an option. Very curious now as an aero guy...

 

[invertedspear]

Has anyone purchased a spoiler like this one https://www.levittownfordparts.com/sku/vml3z-9944210-a.html to see if it makes any difference on range?

I might do it when I have my truck just out of curiosity.

I'd be surprised if you saw any major gains from something like this. If a small wing of plastic would have a major impact, Ford would have included it or integrated it directly in the cab fabrication so they could further inflate their range estimates. Would love to see the results of your experiments though.

 

[lurker]

I'd be surprised if you saw any major gains from something like this. If a small wing of plastic would have a major impact, Ford would have included it or integrated it directly in the cab fabrication so they could further inflate their range estimates. Would love to see the results of your experiments though.

Yeah, that is what I was thinking, too. I did some reading of some papers that indicate it may help but also, I think it would have to be a much long wing.

I will try it out though when I get the chance.

 

[V8Nissan]

Has anyone purchased a spoiler like this one https://www.levittownfordparts.com/sku/vml3z-9944210-a.html to see if it makes any difference on range?

I might do it when I have my truck just out of curiosity.

I'm gonna try it out. I regularly commute home to within 15-20 percent battery remaining in ideal weather so I'll take any additional aero I can get!

 

[lurker]

I totally forgot about this. Let us know if you do!

 

[jobofly79]

Did anyone ever try one of these? https://www.americantrucks.com/redr...02b1HQDXg5nhHJXUq6FmlDp-RziThqwhoCBJgQAvD_BwE

 

[sotek2345]

Did anyone ever try one of these? https://www.americantrucks.com/redrock-f150-roof-spoiler-gloss-black-t573987.html?utm_content=AT Exterior - Spoiler|RedRock&T5_Var4=T573987&utm_campaign=ATF+F150+Vehicle+Medium+LTVMiddle+Tier1&dialogtech=ppc&utm_source=google-pla&utm_medium=shopping&T5_Var2=shopping&T5_Var3=red&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21894266770&gbraid=0AAAAADMfnjxwByeyTPeKQ-03Z0F6iAESt&gclid=CjwKCAiA0eTJBhBaEiwA-Pa-he00i4xLURdiGPoTc4i2Er02b1HQDXg5nhHJXUq6FmlDp-RziThqwhoCBJgQAvD_BwE

Well - from the video transcript:

"Now F-150 owners should know that this is not intended to be some sort of sleeper wing, like you'd find on a big rig, to deliver more aerodynamics when towing. Instead, this is strictly gonna be for appearance only, and really has no functionality to speak of, outside of making your truck just look a little bit cooler."

I am going to guess it would have no impact.

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