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Ford Escape Hybrid MPG-Real World Numbers

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What is this discussion about? Ford Escape Hybrid, Fuel Efficiency (MPG)

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#214 of 222 Re: A little dissappointed [rpmura] by ekiehn

Mar 04, 2010 (5:18 pm)

Replying to: rpmura (Mar 04, 2010 2:43 pm)
As an old timer FEH 2006, I can tell you I had a very similar experience (and if you go way back in this forum you would probably see my posts saying almost word for word what you said). Don't give up... It takes a little time to adjust how you drive, and yes once you re-learn how to accelerate, brake etc you milage will go up. I typically get around 31 to 32 MPG fairly consistently. I did learn on that for the best most consistent milage gain I needed to drive in Low (2006 model) or probably press the eco button (later models) and just leave it there. You get the max re-generative braking effect which boosts the milage. Side benefit... At around 79,000 miles not even close to needing new brake pads
 
Once you re-learn the driving thing, I actually find it more relaxing and find it fun to see how I can time the lights, traffic, lane changes etc to get the best out of the vehicle. Once you get in the new habits, I find I apply them to our Explorer as well and while not as dramatic, get better milage on that one to.
 
Last thought cold does make a difference, but I'm here is Florida and at this time of year I push the 33MPG mark, but get killed in summer when I it's sometimes hard to get 30...

#215 of 222 Re: A little dissappointed [stevedebi] by rpmura

Mar 05, 2010 (7:36 am)

Replying to: stevedebi (Mar 04, 2010 4:39 pm)
Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it. I ordered a scanguage on Amazon. It sounds like a cool thing to have.

#216 of 222 Re: A little dissappointed [ekiehn] by rpmura

Mar 05, 2010 (7:41 am)

Replying to: ekiehn (Mar 04, 2010 5:18 pm)
Thank you for the info. I tried some of the low gear driving last night and the average mileage started to climb. I don't have a eco button though. Is that something that some models had?
Thanks again.

#217 of 222 Re: A little dissappointed [rpmura] by ekiehn

Mar 05, 2010 (8:55 am)

Replying to: rpmura (Mar 05, 2010 7:41 am)
Maybe... I never saw one, but some posts after my model year referred to one, maybe they went back to the gear shift method to select the programing (which I think would be smart).
 
Back in 2005 when I got my FEH it was so new that most of us didn't realize that Low gear was a way to change the performance programming than to change actual gears. I found over the years that for my driving around town, low does the trick. If I drive extended Highway good old regular Drive is the ticket.

#218 of 222 Re: A little dissappointed [ekiehn] by Chuckles37

Mar 05, 2010 (4:04 pm)

Replying to: ekiehn (Mar 05, 2010 8:55 am)
The ECON button you refer to on the 2009 (I believe) and newer FEHs is for the AC system. If you have the AC running on earlier models, the ICE would not shut down at a traffic stop. The ECON button overrides the AC on signal if all other conditions for ICE stop are met. We run with the ECON button on whenever we use AC, unless it is blistering outside and can't take the heat when the residual cooling in the AC coil is gone. There is no ECO/ECON button associated with the transmission to adjust shift patterns like on some other models. As for mpg numbers, we get 30-32 in winter and summer and 33-36 in spring and fall in central NC.

#219 of 222 More real world MPG detail, another question by stevefeh

Mar 06, 2010 (9:05 am)

The information in this forum is great, thanks to all who post.
 
I wanted to clarify my comment/question on fuel economy.
 
My 2005 FEH 4WD mileage statistics are based on bi-weekly fill ups and mileage driven, not just on the mileage indicator on the instrument panel. Are the other mileage numbers here based on fill-to-fill actuals or on instrument/Scangauge data? Does the Scangauge have an accurate long-term gas mileage report?
 
Here are some of my actuals, detailed data points which resulted in the yearly averages I previously posted. Mileage is taken from the odo prior fill up to current fill up. Most of this driving is local, about 30 miles per day, 35MPH type speed limits with a couple of miles daily at 55; is this representative of any other owners?
 
Fill Date .. Miles .. Gallons Average
5/30/2009 270.00 , 11.50 , 23.48
6/15/2009 269.70 , 12.00 , 22.48
6/30/2009 298.40 , 12.30 , 24.26
7/30/2009 289.90 , 13.50 , 21.47
8/30/2009 261.70 , 12.90 , 20.29
10/8/2009 278.80 , 12.50 , 22.30
10/15/009 200.60 , 08.65 , 23.19
10/30/009 261.60 , 12.30 , 21.27
12/30/009 242.10 , 12.50 , 19.37
1/06/2010 233.70 , 12.20 , 19.16
1/30/2010 261.60 , 13.20 , 19.82
2/15/2010 272.70 , 13.20 , 20.66
 
Thanks for additional insight!

#220 of 222 Re: More real world MPG detail, another question [stevefeh] by ekiehn

Mar 06, 2010 (12:50 pm)

Replying to: stevefeh (Mar 06, 2010 9:05 am)
I use a mixed method of determining my milage.
 
I have, over time, found that my instrument reports are about .3 to .5 MPG too high so I typically round down. Every time I double check by calculating based on the refills and milage I end up about right. So in this forum when I say I typically am averaging 31 to 32 MPG the computer is usually reporting 31.6 to 32.5.
 
I verify that the reporting is correct about every 2 to 3 months.

#221 of 222 Re: More real world MPG detail, another question [stevefeh] by stevedebi

Mar 12, 2010 (1:44 pm)

Replying to: stevefeh (Mar 06, 2010 9:05 am)
"Here are some of my actuals, detailed data points which resulted in the yearly averages I previously posted. Mileage is taken from the odo prior fill up to current fill up. Most of this driving is local, about 30 miles per day, 35MPH type speed limits with a couple of miles daily at 55; is this representative of any other owners? "
 
I have a 2008 FEH AWD. My normal drive is very short, less than 10 miles, which is very bad for MPG. However I do live in LA, so the weather does not get so drastically cold. My lifetime average is around 29.9 right now. The past month or so I've had some poor tanks - around 28 - 29 MPG. But that is about the worst I've seen on my vehicle. I use a scanguage 2, and calculate at fill ups based on miles driven. I find that the internal trip computer is at least .75 MPG too high.

#222 of 222 Shopping for Escape Hybrid to VW Sportwagen TDI by rodsterinfl

May 25, 2010 (8:27 am)

Greetings!
 
Hoping to join the ranks of Escape Hybrid owners I shopped and waited for a hybrid to come to my area but without success. The local dealers could not get a hold of one. My loss led me to more research and I wanted to mention it to those that may be in the same situation I was in. I read consumer reports about a " VW sportwagen" so I went and looked. Once I got past the idea of a "wagon" the test drive was great. I was surprised. Now, here is also what I discovered. It has the same cargo space as the Escape albeit 3" less ground clearance. I ended up buying one and have found in the past few weeks that I am getting 30mpg city and 47 mpg for an overall average of about 38 mpg. Regardless though. I have enjoyed all your posts and read through the thread with great interest. If you cannot get an Escape in your area perhaps you may want to look at a VW Sportwagen TDI if it meets your needs of course. Oh, and there is a $1300 credit I am told.

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