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2013 Ford Escape Gas Mileage - READ ONLY

565 messages,  Last post on May 18, 2013 at 8:42 PM

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

Please note the engine, AWD/FWD, type of gas you buy, and something about the type of driver you are and your driving conditions (city/highway, commuting) when you post about your mileage.

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#165 of 565 Re: 2013 Escape 1.6L AWD Fuel Mileage [tinycadon] by automelon48

Jan 06, 2013 (6:04 pm)

Replying to: tinycadon (Jan 06, 2013 5:14 pm)
tinycadon, Glad you have found a vehicle you like. For whatever reason, I am able to get 24+ MPG combined in winter driving conditions, with the bigger engine and have trailer towing power and passing power to spare. I have had zero problems with my Escape. Perhaps I am lucky, or perhaps you are unlucky. In either case, happy motoring in the future!

#166 of 565 Re: 2013 Escape 1.6L AWD Fuel Mileage [automelon48] by tinycadon

Jan 06, 2013 (6:14 pm)

Replying to: automelon48 (Jan 06, 2013 6:04 pm)
There are far more "unlucky" new Escape owners than lucky, maybe you live somewhere where they have pure gas and not 10% ethanol??? I had issues with the MFT system as well, things working, not working, turning on and off for no reason & then 3 recalls for engine fires was enough for me. Glad you are satisfied with your car, I wasn't and I loved it at first, sad.

#167 of 565 Re: 2013 Escape 1.6L AWD Fuel Mileage [tinycadon] by tinycadon

Jan 06, 2013 (6:18 pm)

Replying to: tinycadon (Jan 06, 2013 5:14 pm)
I used the Fwd EPA #s instead of the 4wd EPA #s when I calculated the Consumer Reports test figures, the Escape did get +1mpg for hwy and -7 for the city not -2 hwy & -8 city.

#168 of 565 Re: 2013 Escape 1.6L AWD Fuel Mileage [automelon48] by johnnyuma

Jan 07, 2013 (4:23 am)

Replying to: automelon48 (Jan 06, 2013 11:31 am)
I understand the variable factors that contribute to the actual MPG that one may see (ie ethanol content, outside temp, head wind/tail wind, snow/ice on the road, driving style etc).
 
However, my 2013 Escape Titanium is the 5th new vehicle I've purchased since 1998. With the previous 4 vehicles I was able to obtain the EPA hwy mileage (cruising on the interstate 70 mph - the posted speed limit where I live) after a reasonable break in period. I've yet to come close to attaining the hwy mpg on my Escape (the best I got was about 24 mpg cruising 70). The best I've achieved - about 27 mpg was cruising 55 - 60. I'm at 24 mpg overall - just like the sticker says. But I live in a small town and I don't really drive in city traffic. My vehicles have always had a bias towards the highway mileage.
 
I have 2,700 miles on my vehicle. I understand the 2,000 - 3,000 mile break in period stated in the owner's manual before we should check the mpg. So far it's not looking too good for the hwy mpg (in my case). But I'm not officially disappointed yet. I'll be patient and give it more time.
 
The final exam will be next month when I head to Florida (from SW MI). I'm planning a round trip of about 3,000 miles with quite a bit of time spent on the interstate. I'll post the results after my trip.
 
But I'm beginning to think Ford engineered this vehicle to perform on the EPA test and not on the road (wrt to fuel mileage). If so, they may be technically correct and passed the EPA test but could lose in the court of public opinion.
 
Overall, on all other factors I'm extremely satisfied with my new Escape! The vehicle's performed flawlessly so far (even the My Ford Touch)!

#169 of 565 Re: 2013 Escape 1.6L AWD Fuel Mileage [tinycadon] by johnnyuma

Jan 07, 2013 (1:34 pm)

Replying to: tinycadon (Jan 06, 2013 6:14 pm)
"There are far more "unlucky" new Escape owners than lucky, maybe you live somewhere where they have pure gas and not 10% ethanol???"
 
What's your source for this conclusion? or is it simply an emotional knee jerk reaction? I'm interested in the hard data source.

#170 of 565 Re: 2013 Escape 1.6L AWD Fuel Mileage [johnnyuma] by tinycadon

Jan 07, 2013 (5:12 pm)

Replying to: johnnyuma (Jan 07, 2013 1:34 pm)
Hey Johnny, read the thread before attacking my assertion, unless you go around personally testing out every single Escape on the road yourself where's your "Hard Data" to support your assertion that most people ARE getting close to EPA ratings? You want "Hard Data" then buy yourself a subscription to Consumer Reports like I did, their "Hard Data" is right there in their "Hard Data" tests. In a 4wd 1.6L SE the "Hard Data" they came up with was 15mpg in city driving, 7mpg under the EPA rating of 22mpg. Is that "Hard Data" enough for you???

#171 of 565 Re: 2013 Escape 1.6L AWD Fuel Mileage [johnnyuma] by escapeism

Jan 07, 2013 (5:48 pm)

Replying to: johnnyuma (Jan 07, 2013 4:23 am)
Pretty much mirrors my mileage experience. Not sure I made the right choice with this turbo.

#173 of 565 meanwhile, back at the gas station..... by steve_ HOST

Jan 07, 2013 (7:39 pm)

Let's try to keep the focus more on the Escape and less on each other please.

#174 of 565 Re: 2013 Ford Escape Titanium 2.0 AWD: No Eco in my Ecoboost [fortherock] by dons8

Jan 09, 2013 (1:05 am)

Replying to: fortherock (Nov 02, 2012 4:55 pm)
I have to agree with FortherRock - I have a new 4WD Escape Titanium and a new Focus Titanium in the drive and neither is coming close to their city or highway MPGs. I just did a 3 hour drive down from the Sierras and even with an hour coasting down hill for a 38 MPG average it was down to 24 by the time I got home - virtually all the last 2 hours at 70 MPH on interstate. I like everything else about the two cars and I quickly learned the quirks of the Ford information system, but the gas mileage is a real disappointment ..... especially the Escape which has been averaging around 17.5 MPG in city driving for my wife. I'm really concerned that since MPG ratings have suddenly gotten important Ford is rigging their ratings. Both cars are over 1000 miles now and I'll watch carefully and try to take the Escape on a long level drive (btw - it only did 19.5 MPG going up to the Sierra's).

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