Vizsla_Buddy Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Can Edge Ecoboost owners post actual MPH please. I am thinking of getting one but really hope to see the advertised 30 mph. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdaniel Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Can Edge Ecoboost owners post actual MPH please. I am thinking of getting one but really hope to see the advertised 30 mph. Thanks in advance. Maybe you meant MPG ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimp Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I have been posting my MPG numbers here: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?/topic/7989-ford-edge-gets-20l-ecoboost-30-miles-per-gallon/ My vehicle is currently at 6,800 miles and my total combined average has been just over 25 MPG. The vehicle window sticker lists the combined average at about 24 MPG. I've only seen 30 MPG on one full tank of fuel. I've hit 30 MPG and above on the meter when I've had a chance to drive it on the highway for a sustained period of time, but the non-highway driving brings the average back down. I'm convinced that your MPG rating is very dependent on your personal driving style. If you are an aggressive driver your MPG is going to be lower than if you are not. My spouse likes to stamp on the throttle so she can hit the brakes at the next red light. I don't see the point. She gets several MPG less than I do. It's easy to focus on the highway rating of a vehicle but most of us rarely drive all highway except on the rare long trip. When you compare your vehicle options, the most realistic number is probably the combined rating. While my MPG isn't quite as high as I'd hoped it would be, I have to remind myself that it's still better than the other two vehicles that I'd been considering. BTW, the meter on the left side of the dash can give you really good feedback on where you are the most fuel efficient and where you are the least. That includes slight slopes you never noticed, and your own acceleration. If you pay attention, you can adapt your driving style a bit to be more fuel efficient, and I'm not talking about hyper-miling techniques such as drafting which I don't engage in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vizsla_Buddy Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Yes. Sorry. MPG (auto correct). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vizsla_Buddy Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Gimp, great write up. Thanks for the other link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Richert Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Wow .. My 2012 Edge Limited Ecoboost is only able to average 20.6MPG and I do not drive with a lead foot .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdave Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 You can check real world mileage here: http://www.fuelly.com/car/ford/edge/gas%20l4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySkillz Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 How come for the 2013 Edge Ecoboost in Canada, it lists 28MPG city and 43 MPG highway? It's right here: http://www.ford.ca/app/en/fo/year/2012/vehicle/edge.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian617 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I belive canada goes by emperial gallon in which there is more volume per gallon then in the states. Multiply the Canadian MPG figure by 0.83 to arrive at U.S. MPG. If you wish to be absolutely accurate, the exact conversion factor is 0.8326742. In other words, the vehicle's mileage will be lower when quoted in American units. A vehicle that gets 35 mpg according to the Canadians will actually get 29.1 mpg by U.S. standards (35 x 0.8326742 = 29.1435965). But I have a 2012 ecoboost that just clocked 500mi and my mpg going by the trip odo is 19.9mpg did alot of city driving this weekend, hit the highway at 70-75mph tried to baby it on all the hills and at the end was at 25.6mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzy Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 An interesting article in Wheels.ca which might explain lower than expected gas mileage if you have an Ecoboost with the panoramic vista roof. Bigger sunroofs mean higher gas bills If heavier sunroofs make up more than a third of a vehicle’s production mix, the vehicle’s fuel-economy testing must include the feature. Tighter fuel economy regulations are forcing automakers to shave kilograms from their new vehicles. But the trend of offering heavy sunroofs and skylights may be mitigating any of those hard-fought weight savings. In an Automotive News article, the added light from a glass roof is very appealing to new car owners. But these larger (and often costlier) sunroofs can add several more kilograms than a steel roof, while when open, disrupt airflow, increasing aerodynamic drag and reducing fuel economy. Most sunroofs are less than 0.38 square metres in size. But, for example, the new 2013 Lincoln MKZ sedan will feature a pane of retractable roof four times that size. If the heavier sunroofs make up more than a third of a vehicle’s production mix, the vehicle’s fuel-economy testing must include the feature. If not, you may not be getting your vehicle’s advertised fuel economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySkillz Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 I'm a week in with my new 13 Ecoboost and i'm only getting 17 MPG..i should be seeing 26.. This is low for even the break in period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOTWHEELS Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Just got done doing 350 miles up and back to N.H. Temperature was 95 degrees. Up and down all the mountains, A.C. set to 72. Cruise set to 70 to destination and 75 from destination. Downshifted to 5th many times. Got 27 M.P.G.! Very pleased. With no A.C., might have touched 30 M.P.G. 70 was around 1700 R.P.M., 75 was around 1900 R.P.M. I think the ECO-BOOST works harder, which it should, therefore you may not reach that 30 M.P.G. everyone is seeking. We have 4200 miles on this 3.5 SEL FWD and enjoy it very much. I feel FORD is making a mistake going to strictly 4 cyl. motors starting next year. M.P.G. is not the 'end all, be all'. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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