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#14 of 43 Re: Horrible Gas Mileage [iqbaldhillon2] by tidester HOST May 09, 2007 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: iqbaldhillon2 (May 09, 2007 3:19 pm) I drove from Acton to Apple Valley (maybe 50 miles)   That's 100 miles round trip? Another 30 or 40 miles and that would account for the quarter tank. Otherwise, that's some serious shortfall!   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#15 of 43 Re: Horrible Gas Mileage [iqbaldhillon2] by murphy79clover Jul 17, 2007 (5:50 am)
Replying to: iqbaldhillon2 (May 08, 2007 1:17 pm) hello...i have a 03 expedition eddie bauer and i get 11 or so miles to the gallon around town and about 15 or 16 on the hwy...it is horrible gas mileage...my truck is hesitating and seems to be "dragging" at times...i thought it was only me but i guess this is the norm for these trucks.. Replies to this message: bronsonb (Jul 18, 2007 3:02 am)
#16 of 43 Re: Horrible Gas Mileage [murphy79clover] by bronsonb Jul 18, 2007 (3:02 am)
Replying to: murphy79clover (Jul 17, 2007 5:50 am) Well, did you buy the Expedition for its gas mileage or it's hauling capabilities   Seriously, when I bought my 04, I knew the gas mileage would suck, but I wanted room to make the family comfortable on a trip, and I wanted the space to be able to haul a sheet of plywood or a sheet of drywall without having to trim it to fit my old wagon.   I guess I am a little better at nursing the mileage out of my SUV than most as I fet 14 - 15 MPO in the city and can get up to 20 MPG on the highway on long trip.   One things I did was follow the advice of other posters here: no jack rabbit starts...don't rush to get to the next stop light...keep the RPMs below 2000. I found that doing all of that helped keep me above 14 MPG. I also have a K&N air filter, and I hear those help too, but having never driven the SUV without the filter in place, I can't say (it was there when I bought it).   Anyway, good luck on improving your mileage. I wouldn't say what is happening to you is the norm. Maybe the truck needs to be serviced? If you're driving habits are already good, perhaps you're not crazy and something IS wrong. Take care.
#17 of 43 2007 Expy EL Mileage by hardhawk Jul 19, 2007 (11:44 am)
We rented a 2007 Expy EL in Casper, WY for a trip up to Yellowstone. Had 8 people and luggage, drove 75 MPH up there until hit the mountains. Drove t/f the park 2 days, including the slow mountenous driving behind slower drivers who did not know why the pull out lanes were there. Overall, 1000 miles in 4 days, average for the entire trip was 18 MPG. I was amazed, as I expected no more than 11 or so. They were not kidding when they said the mileage had improved with the 2007 model!
#18 of 43 horrible gas mileage by neicy1 Aug 11, 2007 (6:32 am)
Well, I guess it's just me but I keep my speed at 60 or no more than 65mph with the cruise control on and I manage to get between 16 and 18 mpg on the highway. I had an Airraid system installed in my 99 exp and it improved my mileage greatly. Also gives me more horsepower if needed.It was well worth the 300.00 we spent for the system. And yes don't use cheap gas either.This helps alot with keeping the engine clean. Also don't forget your tire pressure either. Always keep an equal amount in all tires. Again this helps too!
#21 of 43 try synthetic oil by markm828 Jan 22, 2009 (10:03 am)
i just got my 2006 expy (converting from a t'ho) and was surprised that i get at best 14-15 highway on this truck. my tahoe would get up to 18 on long trips. anyway, in looking to improve my mpg's...i came across something in an amsoil ad   http://www.amsoil.com/testimonials/8pt2_morempg.aspx   so will try this and let you know how i make out...not sure i'll do amsoil but most likely some form of full synthetic. Replies to this message: eagle1990 (Apr 16, 2009 5:53 am) tidester (Apr 16, 2009 10:17 am)
#22 of 43 Poor MPG? by fordexpo Jan 24, 2009 (4:00 pm)
I wonder why people buy these Expeditions,Tundras,Tahoes etc and then complain about gas mileage with these 6000 pound bricks. I just purchased a 2004 Expedition EB 4X4 and I guess with my somewhat lead foot get about 13 or 14 MPG city? Hell I did not think it would get that. Also got a 2006 Honda Civic EX that gets around 35 or 36 MPG. Hey, maybe Honda civic will get a towing package for 8000 pounds or carry eight people with lugage? If you are so interested in MPG maybe you should look at a small Toyota or Honda. Replies to this message: tidester (Jan 24, 2009 10:46 pm) wvgasguy (Jan 30, 2009 4:20 pm)
#23 of 43 Re: Poor MPG? [fordexpo] by tidester HOST Jan 24, 2009 (10:46 pm)
Replying to: fordexpo (Jan 24, 2009 4:00 pm) If you are so interested in MPG ...   Coincidentally, that IS the topic of discussion here and we had hoped people would be interested.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper

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