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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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#85 of 565 2013 Escape SEL 2.0 FWD Mileage so far by automelon48

Nov 21, 2012 (7:34 pm)

Now 2 weeks old, I have a bit of meaningful mileage info to pass along.
I have put 3 tanks of gas through the Escape 2.0 FWD so far.
 
Tank 1) 20.7 MPG or 11.3L/100km 50 city/50 Hwy but LOTS of idling time and VERY snowy roads
             Unknown fuel as it came with a full tank at vehicle delivery.
Tank 2) 24.3 MPG or 9.7L/100km 70pct city/30 Hwy temp -8 to +8C, Shell 91
Tank 3) 26.2 MPG or 8.9L/100km 20 city/80 Hwy temp -13C to -9C, Shell 91
 
Notes: Hwy cruising speed 66Mph or 108kph SNOW TIRES installed since day 1. Cold weather conditions, altitude 3300 feet above sea level.
I chose Shell 91, not necessarily for the octane, but to ensure I did not have Ethanol (for test purposes) I look forward to trying some 87 in the future for comparison purposes.
On tank 3 while I was driving on the hwy, the display showed 29.4 MPG or 7.9 L/100km
On tank 1 there was probably 1Hour or more of idling between the dealer delivery demo and me sitting in the vehicle learning everything there is to learn with My Ford Touch etc.
 
I calculated mileage at the pump to compare with the vehicle display. All 3 tanks have been within 2% of the display which is very impressive. My last vehicle display was out 10%+
 
It is really easy to enjoy the Boost more than the Eco. If I drive without a lot of Boost it is quite reasonable on fuel. If I enjoy the Boost, then I get what I paid for. (240HP and 270lb/ft) Nice.
It is nice to have the option of economy or fun. It's an ongoing argument that my brain has with my right foot.
 
This vehicle is rated 22/30, so given the conditions I think my mileage is right in line with EPA estimate. I will add more info as time goes by.

#86 of 565 Re: 2013 Escape 1.6L AWD Fuel Mileage [aviboy97] by flaviof

Nov 23, 2012 (9:35 pm)

Replying to: aviboy97 (Nov 21, 2012 10:27 am)
I went to the dealer to complain about the car and to fix the adjustment of the front door (I received the car with another problem + the fuel consumption).
Ford give me a rented car (a hyundai accent 2013) to replace my Ford Escape. I was upset to receive a sub compact to replace an SUV, in another hand I was happy to get 33mpg vs 15mpg with the Escape in the same condition (The dealer said that I am getting poor millage because I do not know how to drive !!).
I am looking forward to see if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will do the same as they did with Hyundai and Kia (Korean manufacture's)
 
"The problem was discovered after compliance testing in a lab run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency revealed that randomly selected Hyundai and Kia vehicles were not meeting their advertised 40 miles-per-U.S.-gallon highway fuel consumption rating. Hyundai attributed the incorrect ratings to “procedural errors” at a testing facility in South Korea.
"
 
I will start to put some videos in the YOUTUBE showing the real millage of the brand new 2013 Ford Escape.
I think it will be a good opportunity to show to other customers that this is not a fuel efficient vehicle !!!

#87 of 565 Re: 2013 Escape 1.6L AWD Fuel Mileage [flaviof] by rpmura

Nov 23, 2012 (11:00 pm)

Replying to: flaviof (Nov 23, 2012 9:35 pm)
I couldn't stand it anymore. I didn't want to keep paying for a car that I didn't want. It didn't get the mileage I was expecting. I bit the bullet and traded it in for a lease on a 2013 Chevy Volt. It's a great car! Like night and day compared to the Escape. It's a shame that Ford marketed this car for the mileage. It wasn't exactly the smartest financial move I've ever made. It didn't seem like I was going to get anywhere with Ford. Besides, it had some weird transmission quirk too. Took about 5 seconds to engage when changing directions. Ford said it was still in "learning mode".
The Volt is an amazing car. Lots of incentives and rebates too. Not looking back. Not sure if I'll buy a Ford again.

#88 of 565 Re: 2013 Escape 1.6L AWD Fuel Mileage [flaviof] by dizney

Nov 24, 2012 (8:18 am)

Replying to: flaviof (Nov 23, 2012 9:35 pm)
AWD must be the problem IMO !
My FWD highway is always inj the 30's MPG.
Even a few weeks ago got a 38.1 MPG

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

Nov 24, 2012 (9:08 am)

Replying to: rpmura (Nov 23, 2012 11:00 pm)
rpmura, do you mind telling how much of a hit you took? I'm thinking the same thing that you actually did & am concerned how much of a "hit" I would be looking at? I'm thinking about 2k from what I now owe would be acceptable for me. Thanks

#90 of 565 Re: 2013 Escape 1.6L AWD Fuel Mileage [dizney] by tim156

Nov 25, 2012 (5:46 am)

Replying to: dizney (Nov 24, 2012 8:18 am)
I agree, even though I have a FWD 2.0L, with temps in the low 20's I'm still around 24.9 combined and if I can get it to 25.0 and keep it there, I'm pleased.

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

Nov 28, 2012 (3:18 am)

Replying to: rpmura (Nov 23, 2012 11:00 pm)
Really? You're comparing an Escape to a Chevy Volt? That makes no sense. Why didn't you consider a Chevy Eqinox? Why would you even shop for a SUV if you really wanted a plug in hybrid?
 
BTW I have a Titanium AWD and I'm getting about 25 MPG (60/40 Hwy/City).

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

Nov 28, 2012 (8:35 am)

Replying to: johnnyuma (Nov 28, 2012 3:18 am)
SEL AWD 20.l EcoBoost, right at 4000 miles, still getting between 25-26 mpg (also 60/40). I haven't bothered resetting the second trip display since buying the car, and it is showing 25.8 mpg right now. As we've said (lots of times before), these engines drink the gas heavily in stop and go city traffic (speeds 35mph and under, frequent stoplights). Even worse if you're a typical driver- that is, impatient, heavy foot between lights, afraid to make the people behind you slow down even 1 mph in the race to the next light (which also means you probably accelerate quickly, then slow down / stop suddenly while you wait for the next light, rather than just catching it as it goes back green..).

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

Nov 28, 2012 (1:01 pm)

Replying to: rpmura (Nov 23, 2012 11:00 pm)
rpmura
I am curious if your 2.0 was FWD or AWD?

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

Nov 29, 2012 (2:26 am)

Replying to: usa1fan (Nov 28, 2012 8:35 am)
I'm at 1700 miles. The owner's manual mentions re: fuel economy "a more accurate measurement is obtained after 2000 - 3000 miles." Have you noticed an improvement in MPG in the last 1000 miles. If so about how much (ie as much as 5 or 10%)?

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