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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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#334 of 565 Re: why do people buy fords? [godeacs] by automelon48

Mar 04, 2013 (7:54 pm)

Replying to: godeacs (Mar 04, 2013 7:27 pm)
Looks like the CX-5, 2.5 has similar power figures to the 1.6 Ecoboost, although the Ecoboost has more pull at lower RPM's.
The 2.5 should be a much better engine than the 2.0 in the CX-5. It should now be very adequate. (by many reports the 2.0 was/is not enough)
 
However, for a difference of just 2 MPG I will keep my 2.0 Ecoboost FWD with 46% more torque, 30% more Hp and 75% more towing capacity.
 
If I didn't need the extra power and towing capacity and the CX-5, 2.5 was available with a manual transmission, then I would be a lot more interested.
Did I mention diesel? When that is available, lots of people will flock to it !

#335 of 565 Re: why do people buy fords? [escapeism] by usa1fan

Mar 05, 2013 (7:08 am)

Replying to: escapeism (Mar 03, 2013 6:07 pm)
Choice is good- to each his own. I personally find it looks a bit long in the hood outside, and I dislike the screen area of the dash, otherwise the CX-5 is okay.
 
Steve- I can't wait to see if warmer months actually do make much difference with my 2.0l. We bought ours in early October, so all of my numbers are pretty decent, IMO.

#336 of 565 Re: Vehicle mileage? [tinycadon] by stevedebi

Mar 05, 2013 (2:31 pm)

Replying to: tinycadon (Mar 04, 2013 5:44 pm)
"The previous Escape model had a 16.5 gallon tank and I was able to get 15.2-15.5 "useable" gallons. "
 
I'm not sure what year you are referring to, page 291 of my 2008 owners manual says 15 gallons.
 
Like I said, mine gets about 13 gallons at the "E" marker.

#337 of 565 Re: why do people buy fords? [godeacs] by explorerx4

Mar 05, 2013 (4:39 pm)

Replying to: godeacs (Mar 04, 2013 7:27 pm)
I know the CX-5 is now available with a 2.5 engine, but that's not the one the other poster has.

#338 of 565 Re: Vehicle mileage? [stevedebi] by tinycadon

Mar 05, 2013 (6:36 pm)

Replying to: stevedebi (Mar 05, 2013 2:31 pm)
MY2010, the Escape got a refresh in 2009 with a bump in HP.

#339 of 565 Re: Vehicle mileage? [tinycadon] by stevedebi

Mar 06, 2013 (6:07 pm)

Replying to: tinycadon (Mar 05, 2013 6:36 pm)
"MY2010, the Escape got a refresh in 2009 with a bump in HP. "
 
I looked it up, and the 2010 Escape hybrid has a 15 gallon tank. The 2010 ICE Escape has a 17.5 gallon tank.
 
Actually, my 2008 FEH has the new body style, and it too has a 15 gallon tank. I can go well over 450 miles (many hypermilers get 500-600 per tank).
 
They really should have stayed with the 17.5 gallon tank - even if the new Ecoboost gets the advertised MPG, one can never have too much range. Maybe there wasn't room for the larger tank...

#340 of 565 Re: Vehicle mileage? [stevedebi] by tinycadon

Mar 06, 2013 (6:08 pm)

Replying to: stevedebi (Mar 06, 2013 6:07 pm)
Ok, first of all, you never said you had the HYBRID Escape, yes, it has a 15gal tank, you might want throw that out so you're not comparing apples & oranges. Secondly, it may say "17.5g" in the manual, but it's wrong, it's 16.5g, it said it on the Ford website, it says it HERE ON EDMUNDS research for the 2010 Escape AND according to Ford customer service, which I called, they confirmed it was a 16.5g tank. Anything else???

#341 of 565 Re: Vehicle mileage? [tinycadon] by stevedebi

Mar 06, 2013 (6:14 pm)

Replying to: tinycadon (Mar 06, 2013 6:08 pm)
"Ok, first of all, you never said you had the HYBRID Escape, yes, it has a 15gal tank, you might want throw that out so you're not comparing apples & oranges. Secondly, it may say "17.5g" in the manual, but it's wrong, it's 16.5g, it said it on the Ford website, it says it HERE ON EDMUNDS research for the 2010 Escape AND according to Ford customer service, which I called, they confirmed it was a 16.5g tank. Anything else??? "
 
Yup, forgot to mention it was FEH. I did not realize the ICE and FEH were different fuel tank sizes, although it makes sense. Maybe they used the extra space for the traction battery?
 
However, the 2010 Ford Owners manual, available on the web from the Ford maintenance site, still says 17.5. I accessed it from their site, and that is what I quoted. I don't question your personal knowledge on the issue.
 
In any case, they should have stayed with the larger size.

#342 of 565 Re: Vehicle mileage? [stevedebi] by tinycadon

Mar 07, 2013 (6:16 am)

Replying to: stevedebi (Mar 06, 2013 6:14 pm)
I absolutely agree they should've stayed with a larger tank, but it seems most car companies are shrinking their tanks for whatever reason, save weight I guess???

#343 of 565 Re: Vehicle mileage? [tinycadon] by izedaman

Mar 07, 2013 (7:56 am)

Replying to: tinycadon (Mar 07, 2013 6:16 am)
they drop 2 gallons, that saves 16 lb's big deal... Id rather be able to go 40-50 more miles
 but the drivers are getting fatter if there counting down to the precise pound of the car..
MPG if your 300lb = 17 city, 23 HW
MPG if your 120lb = 23 city, 26 HW
and EPA MPG there is no driver so thats why the numbers are higher.. I get it now

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