[wiz043]

I would have thought anywhere between 24 to 26 mpg for mixed traffic/highway and 28 to 30 mpg for all highway is about normal for your vehicle.
Other opinions may differ...

There are all sorts of driving hints to improve gas mileage but I am sure you are aware of them...

 

[ralph7up]

Since buying my Ford 2 weeks ago I'm averaging 24 mpg combined. Manly highway. Is this the usual mpg. I have read that 26 is the usual. Any advice to get better mpg. Thanks guys.

Have you searched for similar threads? Many others have posted this question.

 

[Gryffindor101]

Since buying my Ford 2 weeks ago I'm averaging 24 mpg combined. Manly highway. Is this the usual mpg. I have read that 26 is the usual. Any advice to get better mpg. Thanks guys.

I merged your thread with one of the many mileage threads. Have a look at some of the posts in this thread. You also could try a search for the other threads related to this.

 

[Built1.6]

MPG is very dependent on driving styles, where you’re driving, and fuel. Then there are the usual loads from accessories too. For example, defrost will either cycle the AC compressor or run it full time. Another is how often you need to brake and accelerate and at what rate.

I’m actually getting 22-24 in city with a little hwy driving. But I think that’s normal. I’ve gotten 30-33 mpg on hwy only.




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[Built1.6]

Since buying my Ford 2 weeks ago I'm averaging 24 mpg combined. Manly highway. Is this the usual mpg. I have read that 26 is the usual. Any advice to get better mpg. Thanks guys.

How hard so you accelerate getting onto the hwy? How heavy is traffic? Are you able to maintain an uninterrupted pace?


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[Gresh24]

After putting 10,000 miles on our 2016 1.6L (40,000 total miles) we are averaging 25.6 mpg. Commuting to work in mostly rural highways. Using premium fuel.

 

[ralph7up]

My mileage figures (average since purchase new for each) are below:
First, low miles and mostly city, stop and go.
Second, each has 2.0 EB

2016: 20.16 mpg @15,298 miles
2018: 20.39 mpg @ 7,848 miles (has start/stop but rarely engages)

 

[Dubau2]

Hey just posted on my thread about driver mod. Best way I have found to maintain mpgs is shift into neutral when sitting at redlights/stops. Also slowly accelerating until you see the torque converter lock then slowly add more and more throttle till you get up to speed. To much throttle and your converter will unlock.

 

[78Pinto]

I have a 2015 Escape SE 2.0 4WD. I purchased it in November to replace a 2008 Escape XLT 3.0 4WD. I use it use it mostly on my sales route. a mix of driving, but mainly highway with multiple stops. This winter I averaged 25.5. that's with letting it warm up most morning for 15 minutes. For comparison my 2008 in winter would get about 20. Since its gotten a little warmer my average is up to 26.9. I expect to get around 28 when summer is here. I have taken a few extended east from Wisconsin. Both times on the way east I got over 30 mpg, driving about 72 mph.On the way back west mileage was about 27. I tend to travel a little faster going home, plus traveling west you are typically going into the wind. I have put about 17k on since November. I am really liking it!

 

[GAford]

I finally did it! I hadn't taken my Escape on long road trips just the long commute where I could top out at 28 MPG but on a cruse controlled <75 MPH pace through hills and mountains I got over 30 MPG! I even got the same on the way back so it's not a fluke. Overall I am solidly 24-26 MPG in mixed driving with the 2.0. I must say that finally getting the numbers makes me like the 2.0 even more since when its compared to many of its NA counterparts it does in fact provide the same efficiency and more power.

 

[TurboMonte]

I'm a new owner of a 2014 and have been able to get 28mpg on the highway doing 60-65.

 

[LunchboxBen]

I'm at 18.2 MPG average now using midgrade 89 octane. Even running it for 15 minutes on a cold morning doesn't make much difference. I was still only getting about 18.4 in the summer. Most of my driving is a straight shot, so not a ton of stopping in 8 miles. Even on the highway burning a full tank to Billings and back, it didn't really change. It was 19.2 or 18.6, but still not a great amount, and mom's Taurus wagon gets 25 MPG.

One time I filled it with 91 octane at one certain gas station and my mileage changed up to 30 MPG, but I was just driving there on a road trip. I've tried to use high octane at other gas stations locally, but that doesn't seem to help. Even towing a 2,000 pound pop-up, I was still getting 25 MPG. I don't know what's causing the loss in fuel economy, but my 1998 E-150 cargo van gets 16 MPG. I'm considering selling it, but I love the creature comforts like remote start, heated seats, sunroof and AWD. Even my Uber passengers loved it, when I was doing that.

I did have trouble towing my quad up Homestake Pass with a basic mesh 5x8 trailer, which is bad enough it's 35 MPH truck speed limit going down. My car was overheating last summer and I had the "reduced power" light come on. That makes me wonder if it's a turbo or something, but I would think I could handle it no problem if I could make it up with my 2000 Celica GT in 5th gear and cruise control at 80 MPH. Any help is appreciated. Our Ford dealership is no help and has a month waiting period if you can get in.

 

[wiz043]

I don't know how many miles the car has done but if this increase in gas consumption has only occurred in recent times and it was fine before I would be looking at changing the transmission oil, renewing spark plugs and air filter and cleaning the throttle body for a start if none of these items have been attended to up until now.

 

[Gryffindor101]

I'm at 18.2 MPG average now using midgrade 89 octane. Even running it for 15 minutes on a cold morning doesn't make much difference. I was still only getting about 18.4 in the summer. Most of my driving is a straight shot, so not a ton of stopping in 8 miles. Even on the highway burning a full tank to Billings and back, it didn't really change. It was 19.2 or 18.6, but still not a great amount, and mom's Taurus wagon gets 25 MPG.

One time I filled it with 91 octane at one certain gas station and my mileage changed up to 30 MPG, but I was just driving there on a road trip. I've tried to use high octane at other gas stations locally, but that doesn't seem to help. Even towing a 2,000 pound pop-up, I was still getting 25 MPG. I don't know what's causing the loss in fuel economy, but my 1998 E-150 cargo van gets 16 MPG. I'm considering selling it, but I love the creature comforts like remote start, heated seats, sunroof and AWD. Even my Uber passengers loved it, when I was doing that.

I did have trouble towing my quad up Homestake Pass with a basic mesh 5x8 trailer, which is bad enough it's 35 MPH truck speed limit going down. My car was overheating last summer and I had the "reduced power" light come on. That makes me wonder if it's a turbo or something, but I would think I could handle it no problem if I could make it up with my 2000 Celica GT in 5th gear and cruise control at 80 MPH. Any help is appreciated. Our Ford dealership is no help and has a month waiting period if you can get in.

I merged your new thread to the existing thread you had replied in also.

 

[sandog]

I have a 2013 that I bought close to a month ago, it has 124K on it. I haven't tried to calculate the MPG manually, but according to the MPG info readout between the gauges, been averaging around 28 MPG.
I drive at 70 on the freeway and get 30.5 mpg where it is not real hilly.
Around town am getting 26-27. I'm putting in some new spark plugs today as the ones in it are probably the originals, and also cleaning the sensors with some electronics spray cleaner.

As some have pointed out, driving habits will play a big role. Many don't want to admit it or even realize it, but they aren't the smoothest drivers.
I just sold a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. First and only Japanese vehicle I've owned, but it was a great SUV.
I babied it as it had 198K on it, and sold it to a 69 year old guy. I rode with him to the DMV to do the title work, and the whole way the guy did jackrabbit starts, took corners way too fast, and went flying up to stoplights where he had to jam on the brakes hard. He drove like a 14 year old girl, and probably didn't even realize he was doing it.
It was "normal" driving to him, like he's always done.

I don't drive slow, but I do try to accelerate smoothly and anticipate stops. Maybe driving loaded 50 ton tankers the last decade has helped, but I remember always driving like that.
"Drive it like you stole it" might be fine if you are in a rental car, but I try to take care of my equipment.
Getting better gas mileage is an added bonus.

 

[sandog]

I've been buying ethanol free gas at local Maverick gas stations. It runs 25 cents more per gallon, but I seem to get better MPG out of it. After I fill up, it takes a few days before the gas gauge needle leaves the full mark.
I take a county road into town for my commute, once I get there, I deal with a few lights and round-a-bouts.
My mileage for this mixed, but mostly open, 60 mph commute is 28.8

 

[Jerrie]

I've had a 2018 Ford Escape since it had <200 miles on it in 2020. This is a different app but I've always averaged about 24 mpg. My last long trip tank I got a little over 27 mpg. That was one trip 95% highway manually calculated. The car said I had 31 mpg. It's always off by 2 mpg. I'm at about 11000 miles in a fairly flat section of Florida.
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Thank for your work on this. I have a 2014 eco and it's about the same on fuel millage. I have used unlead/Hightest - unleaded/Regular - old Leaded/Regular and no real diffrence on every day use. The only diffrence I have found was the few times I used Shell Fuel, it got a little bit better millage but not woth the extra $. I just stick with the fuel most people are going to and it works just fine. I have to admit I enjoy this SUV it fun to drive.

 

[Gryffindor101]

Thank for your work on this. I have a 2014 eco and it's about the same on fuel millage. I have used unlead/Hightest - unleaded/Regular - old Leaded/Regular and no real diffrence on every day use. The only diffrence I have found was the few times I used Shell Fuel, it got a little bit better millage but not woth the extra $. I just stick with the fuel most people are going to and it works just fine. I have to admit I enjoy this SUV it fun to drive.

I moved your post to the 2013-2016 mileage thread. You had posted in the 2017-2019 mileage thread. The engines are slightly different between these years of Escapes.

 

[Jerrie]

Look here is the low down on MPG. Yes a few things you can do but very few - The computer controls the fuel flow and ingintion so you drive faster you need more fuel and the computer make the adjustment. Use diffrent oct/Fuel and again the computer will scensor it an make the adjustments. SO unless you reprogram the computer and change the scensors your not going to make any big diffrence. YA the computer will even adjust for diffrent spark plugs. You have scensors that measure the air coming in, the fuel type, the timing, the voltage across the spark plugs, your heave foot, the exaust going out, and the computer will make all of these adjustments. So here is a thought if you wanted to chang your fuel millage try punching a hole in the gas tank (It a Joke DON"T DO IT) but then I bet someone would actually do it.

 

[dwarfmarine]

Two weeks into ownership of a pre-loved 2013 SE AWD 2.0 (133k KM) thought I would Give some insight (?) Into our current economy statistics.

Average fuel economy displayed on the IPC is around 14.5 to 15 /100km
This is mostly mixed driving but only a short sprint on the highway over my 25 minute commute

Third fill up just now, fuel light came on with 110 KM to Empty.
Odometer read 288 KM
Filled Up at 70 KM to Empty
tank took 45 L, DTE says 410 KM

This economy run seems pretty bad if I’m honest but I have been lugging around a full set of winter tires and rims in the trunk for half of my total trip length

seems the fuel light comes on with about 12 L left in the tank, we’ll have to read the owners manual to see if this is correct but it seems very high.
I would also expect more than 400 km to a tank from a 57 L.
My old V6 TwinTurbo AWD Legnum VR4 Would get 500 off 55L and I wasn’t lightfooted in that at all