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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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#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).

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

Jan 10, 2013 (7:16 am)

Replying to: escapeism (Jan 07, 2013 5:48 pm)
I'm not even remotely close to questioning my choice about the 2.0L turbo. I wanted more hp than the 4 cylinder competitors (Honda CRV, Toyota RAV 4 and Mazda CX-5) that I test drove before I bought the Escape. As I recall, all 3 of those vehicles have about the same City mileage rating and a slightly better Hwy mileage rating than the Escape EPA rating. The 2013 versions of those 3 vehicles are also unavailable with larger engines with more hp. That's why I chose the Escape (I really liked the CX-5 and maybe would have bought it if not for IMO an underpowered engine). I also thought about the Chevy Equinox. The Equinox is available with a 3.6L V6 (301 hp) that has an EPA Hwy rating of 23 MPG. I was not impressed with the Chevy. Overall my Escape is an excellent vehicle. My overall mileage is right on at 24 MPG and maybe after several thousand miles the Hwy mileage will approach 28MPG (In the vehicles I've purchased in the last 15 years - I've generally seen improvement in fuel efficiency once the mileage has climbed beyond 10,000 miles).

#176 of 565 Re: 2013 Escape 1.6L AWD Fuel Mileage [johnnyuma] by usa1fan

Jan 10, 2013 (2:53 pm)

Replying to: johnnyuma (Jan 10, 2013 7:16 am)
I'm glad to see someone else that is satisfied with their Escape's fuel economy.
 
In my latest update, our 2.0l SEL 4WD, since around Christmas Eve, has returned an average closer to 25.5 mpg overall. This also needs to take into account colder temperatures during this period. We got snow XMas Eve and again 2x since, just in large enough amounts and with enough cold air to keep most of it around for two weeks, and even now there are small patches that haven't melted completely away yet, but mostly where it was piled from shoveling or plowing. The worst average tank for this period was just over 23 mpg.
 
Overall, taking into consideration the 'ideal' nature of the EPA testing process, this is right in line or even a bit better than the car is 'supposed' to return- I have a mixed drive of rural highway, town, city, and interstate, with speeds anywhere from 25 to 70 mph, and these tanks were with me driving five over wherever the speed limits were under 70, or 70 in 70 mph zones.
 
The most recent tank, with temperatures in the mid-upper-50's, is already over 25.5 mpg, and looking to hit 26 (warmer weather, slightly higher % hwy affecting the numbers). I've had over 29 on occasion, without ever having a single tank of *all* highway driving.
 
I'd love to get the opportunity for the latter, but time and opportunity have to get together first.

#177 of 565 Re: 2013 Escape 1.6L AWD Fuel Mileage [usa1fan] by usa1fan

Jan 10, 2013 (2:57 pm)

Replying to: usa1fan (Jan 10, 2013 2:53 pm)
Forgot to mention- while I drove at reasonable speeds, I still very rarely do jackrabbit starts, and always attempt to ease up to lights and away from them (reasonably, NOT supergranpa-style). I don't mind if the guy in the next lane over gets ahead of me between lights, especially if it means that I get to keep moving, while he's coming to a stop, taking off, accelerating, then braking hard[er]. One of us is getting significantly lower fuel economy for no more return in terms of time, distance, or frustration factor.

#178 of 565 Re: 2013 Ford Escape Titanium 2.0 AWD: No Eco in my Ecoboost [fortherock] by sparky1011

Jan 13, 2013 (4:45 pm)

Replying to: fortherock (Dec 18, 2012 10:47 pm)
for better gas mileage you should only be driving 50 to 55 even on freeways-- that is why 'they' (govt) changed ALL freeway speed limit(s) to 55 miles per hour back in the 70's & we were NOT paying any where NEAR $3.00 a gallon!!
Most people don't seem to understand -- Supply & Demand!!! -there goes your money!!

#179 of 565 Re: 2013 Ford Escape Titanium 2.0 AWD: No Eco in my Ecoboost [sparky1011] by dizney

Jan 13, 2013 (6:43 pm)

Replying to: sparky1011 (Jan 13, 2013 4:45 pm)
55 MPH LOL LOL
  NOT ME ! NO ONE will tell me that I can't drive 70 MPH !!! LOL
AT 70 I get to cry and complain about my mileage !! Waaaaaaa.....
 
  At 55 MPH I got 38.1 MPG 1.6L FWD Now that makes sense LOL
The choice is YOURS!!!

#180 of 565 2013 Titanium 2.0 Gas Mileage Issue-HELP by lip1122

Jan 20, 2013 (9:45 am)

Replying to: tinycadon (Jan 07, 2013 5:12 pm)
I have the 2013 Escape Titanium 2.0. The only reason I got rid of my GMC Envoy was I believed i would be getting 22/30 mpg in the Escape. I have gotten between 13/17 in the 4 months I have owned my Escape. The dealer tells me there is no problem! Has anyone had any success in dealing with Ford to get this problem resolved? I feel like I was lied to and am extremely disappointed with Ford. I need advice on how to go about dealing with Ford with this issue.
 
Thanks

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