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Ford Escape Real World MPG

98 messages,  Last post on Nov 27, 2012 at 7:26 PM

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#89 of 98 Re: 2 Escapes- both beating the EPA [bachman] by shadescapes

Jun 24, 2012 (5:25 pm)

Replying to: bachman (Jun 24, 2012 1:47 am)
well said-
 
a vacuum gauge is pretty good- "old school"
 
I had a 2007 Honda Civic- my sister had a Prius
on a dare- I beat her mileage
 
not being in a hurry and knowing how to drive for ultimate mileage is key
there used to be schools/classes that teach
 
we have 30+ mile winds out here- it wouldn't be fair to state mpg going with the wind

#90 of 98 Re: 2 Escapes- both beating the EPA [shadescapes] by roller4

Oct 06, 2012 (6:05 am)

Replying to: shadescapes (Jun 24, 2012 5:25 pm)
Purchased my '09 Escape Limited AWD 4cyl/6spd Auto about 8 months ago. It has about 55,000 miles on it now. I've done about 6,500 miles since purchase. Just love it! 70% hwy. Fuel computer says 23.5 mpg. Jumps up to 26 mpg on long highway trips. Generally I cruise at 65 mph. This sounds about right to me.

#91 of 98 Re: 2 Escapes- both beating the EPA [roller4] by stevedebi

Oct 08, 2012 (1:00 pm)

Replying to: roller4 (Oct 06, 2012 6:05 am)
"Purchased my '09 Escape Limited AWD 4cyl/6spd Auto about 8 months ago. It has about 55,000 miles on it now. I've done about 6,500 miles since purchase. Just love it! 70% hwy. Fuel computer says 23.5 mpg. Jumps up to 26 mpg on long highway trips. Generally I cruise at 65 mph. This sounds about right to me. "
 
Not too shabby! I'm getting about 27 on my Hybrid 2008 AWD on the road, but that is at 80 MPH. I'd say your MPG is about right for that truck setup .. and yours cost considerably less than mine!

#92 of 98 Re: 2 Escapes- both beating the EPA [stevedebi] by roller4

Oct 09, 2012 (11:27 am)

Replying to: stevedebi (Oct 08, 2012 1:00 pm)
As an update, took a trip over the last weekend. 2-1/4 hrs away and back the next day. 50/50 mix of 65 mph super highway and 55 mph secondary highway. Trip average was 28.5 mpg. Pretty happy with that as gas is $4.92 per US gallon for 87 octane in the Toronto area.
 
09 Limited 2.5

#93 of 98 Re: 2 Escapes- both beating the EPA [stevedebi] by shadescapes

Oct 12, 2012 (9:50 am)

Replying to: stevedebi (Oct 08, 2012 1:00 pm)
"about 27 at 80" can't quit chuckling

#94 of 98 Re: 2 Escapes- both beating the EPA [shadescapes] by stevedebi

Oct 15, 2012 (3:06 pm)

Replying to: shadescapes (Oct 12, 2012 9:50 am)
""about 27 at 80" can't quit chuckling "
 
Glad I could be of service. That was August of 2011 during a trip to New Mexico. Obviously, the 80 was only on the Interstate portions... sure is nice to have those higher speeds in NM and AZ.
 
I rarely get it that fast here on the LA freeways.
 
Actually, that is about what I've gotten on my last three cars. My 2003 CR-V had a similar engine, so that isn't surprising. But my 2006 Freestyle had a 3.0 V6, and it returned about the same (maybe a half MPG less).

#95 of 98 3 escapes by explorerx4

Oct 17, 2012 (4:11 pm)

The '04 V6 4WD averages a little over 19 mpg, the '09 V6 AWD averages about 22, and the '13 2.0 I4 AWD my wife just brought home, not sure yet.

#96 of 98 Re: Ford Escape/Tribute Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [rcinmd] by printerman1

Nov 20, 2012 (6:44 pm)

Replying to: rcinmd (May 31, 2005 11:31 am)
AWD is where you can lose mileage. Depends on how you drive. The computer runs the car/truck. Any vehicle in the city, mileage stinks. Real world? lower than advertised, always will.

#97 of 98 2012 Ford Escape 4cyl ecoboost by nortd

Nov 23, 2012 (9:58 am)

500 Miles and so far averaging 29.1 mpg local and 30.1 hwy.

#98 of 98 Re: 2012 Ford Escape 4cyl ecoboost [nortd] by explorerx4

Nov 27, 2012 (7:26 pm)

Replying to: nortd (Nov 23, 2012 9:58 am)
Houston, we have a problem. There is no such thing as a 2012 with Ecoboost.

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