Simple Question
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Simple Question
I would just like to know how many kilometers or miles any V6 Escape owners out there are getting on a tank. My MPG is miserable and I am wondering if that's the norm or if I am just unlucky. I love this truck but I am curious if they are all this bad on gas. My current MPG is 12MPG or 300 Kms per tank.
Please post a reply if you own an Escape. Thanks.
Please post a reply if you own an Escape. Thanks.
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 812
Likes: 0
From: New Canaan, CT
Simple Question
You should be seeing 17mpg on average. What year is the Escape and how many miles do you have on it? If it's used check the air filter. Maybe it was driven in dusty conditions and the air filter is clogged.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Simple Question
My Escape is a 2002 with 16,000 kms. Bought it off my neighbor and I know it has never really seen adverse conditions other than winter. However, I have kept track of the past 6 tanks and I have averaged 12 MPG, once getting only 10.8!!! No real long warm ups, no lead foot...lucky me. It pains me to read about all those out there getting 17-20 MPG. I'll check the filter, thanks for your advice.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Simple Question
Oil was done every 4000 km and she drives straight as an arrow. Ironically, the neighbor that I bought it from has a new one (he gets a new Ford every year / company vehicle) and he says he get 500 kms to a tank. That's why I wanted to ask what everyone elso gets. Do you have an Escape and if so, how many miles or kms do you get to a tank?
I went to FORD and inquired but they told me that they do not even recognize the engine as "broken in" until 25,000 kms and therefore will no look into my mileage concerns. Ain't that grand.
I went to FORD and inquired but they told me that they do not even recognize the engine as "broken in" until 25,000 kms and therefore will no look into my mileage concerns. Ain't that grand.
Lead Driver
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 7,746
Likes: 7
From: Tampa Bay, FL USA
Simple Question
Originally posted by CrazyDiamond
I went to FORD and inquired but they told me that they do not even recognize the engine as "broken in" until 25,000 kms and therefore will no look into my mileage concerns. Ain't that grand.
I went to FORD and inquired but they told me that they do not even recognize the engine as "broken in" until 25,000 kms and therefore will no look into my mileage concerns. Ain't that grand.
