bpattie Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) Attached are the mileage spreadsheets that I have maintained on my 2008 SEL. The lifetime mileage is 21.4 mpg. That includes city, highway and long trips. The yearly spreadsheets shows that computer mileage versus actual (hand calcuated) mileage on each fillup. The computer mileage has never been close. The best mileage was 30mpg taken two months ago. The worst mileage was 18.2 on the second tank in winter. Not bad for a vehicle that weighs over 4000 pounds. I agree with everyone else that mileage goes south in a hurry when you are in city traffic, bumper to bumper, stop light to stop light with the AC on. Highway travel is great. The tank with 30mpg included a fully loaded Edge with the AC on. Interesting, boy you sure made a science of it. Edited October 4, 2010 by bpattie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Interesting, boy you sure made a science of it. I started the same type of spreadsheet for my new 2011 - but hadn't thought about keeping track of what the car says I was getting. I figured that wasn't totally accurate anyway. It will be interesting to see how mine will turn out. I drive about 40 miles a day round trip with it being about half highway half city. But I love my remote start in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpattie Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 (edited) I started the same type of spreadsheet for my new 2011 - but hadn't thought about keeping track of what the car says I was getting. I figured that wasn't totally accurate anyway. It will be interesting to see how mine will turn out. I drive about 40 miles a day round trip with it being about half highway half city. But I love my remote start in the winter. wish he /she had shared the template instead of pasting in word doc. Now I have to build my own :-) PS only one fill up so far but looks like around 19.8 car said 20 Edited October 9, 2010 by bpattie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evh Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 I recently bought a 2009 Limited AWD with 61,000 miles on it. I have recorded 6 different mpg's (on a spreadsheet - wow, were all geeks...). Here they are: 22.2, 20.3, 22.2, 19.0, 21.0, 20.3. Average is 20.7. I am a normal driver but have been driving it a bit lightly to see how good I could do. Note the calculations are based on filling it up at the same gas station. Note the 19.0 recording was when I was out of town and my wife was driving the car. Not as light as I am. Note the computer display in the car always read between 1.0 and 1.4 greater than my calculation. I always reset it when I fill up. Not city but not highway. Back roads where I can go around 55mph with some stops back and forth to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 wish he /she had shared the template instead of pasting in word doc. Now I have to build my own :-) PS only one fill up so far but looks like around 19.8 car said 20 So... really that hard to build your own? If so I can send you mine. I kind of do spreadsheets for a living, but it is nothing fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpattie Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 So... really that hard to build your own? If so I can send you mine. I kind of do spreadsheets for a living, but it is nothing fancy. LOL, thanks Choff. I was just being un-funny. I work with Excel a lot also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 LOL, thanks Choff. I was just being un-funny. I work with Excel a lot also. lmao - just checking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloe13 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 It sure is, it seems like my mileage is actually getting worse although I don't think my driving habits have changed. When I first got mine back in Feb I was getting 15 mpg, then 14, and as of now I'm down to 13 MPG, yikes. Some of it is also probably my fault, considering anytime I'm not stuck in city traffic I like to drive a little fast (I consider it necessary to compensate :yup:) I've tried granny driving but just can't do it, I'm too impatient so I'll pay the few extra bucks in gas to preserve my sanity. I'm definitely jealous of all you guys up there in the 20s range though! It doesn't look like I'll ever pull that off, at least not as long as I'm living here... start and stop city traffic is tough to get good mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railroad Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 With 6200 miles on my 2010 MKX fwd and 1 oil change at about 5000 miles, Mobil 1, I am getting 24 on the highway and about 25 on the side roads. Cruise control really hurts the mpg, since it downshifts to maintain the set speed. I started out reading something in the 30s and when it downshifted, it went to 19 mpg. To use the cruise and keep the mileage good, I press the accellerator to override the cruise and avoid the downshifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowesdell Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I've had my 2011 SEL for 2 weeks this coming Friday. On the last tank, the computer says 23 and I calculated 25. Mostly highway. I like those numbers since it is about 10-15% better than I was getting on my 06 Escape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Depiry Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) I replace the air filter yesterday with a Hastings filter,the Oe was slightly dirty,but the sunlight was not showing thru,it had 17500 miles on it,I had done an oil change,using Pennzoil Platinum synthetic,I filled the tank,drove about 1 mile to the Southern State Pkwy,(NY),drove out east about 65 miles,the mileage has increased over previous runs,25.5mpg,then settled at 25.2mpg after a few local stops,the return trip was at 24.2mpg,average MPH was 60/70 ,Marty Edited November 15, 2010 by Depiry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickhutz Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Its a known fact that Ford Duratec engines get better mpg after 5K or so miles (YMMV). I've experienced it firsthand and have heard it from many others. It's not a myth although it certainly doesn't apply to all vehicles or all engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickhutz Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 From what I am reading. the better mileage is bull. More Ford hype to get you to buy the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 From what I am reading. the better mileage is bull. More Ford hype to get you to buy the car. Since Ford doesn't control the EPA test procedure I fail so see how the estimated fuel economy can be labeled "Ford hype". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nextime Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I was getting an average 18MPG when I bought it new with 100 miles on it (dealer Trade), now with over 5000+ miles on it is is bouncing between 23 and 24MPG. I have read and been told new cars need a computer break in time approx 5000 miles to figure out your driving habits and just for engine wear break in so they both work well together. Also If I maintain 55MPH the average stays high, when I go over 65MPH the average is worse. Seems to me this Edge is tuned for best economy at 55MPH cause that is where I average the best MPG. All figured out with a calculator at fill ups. They are doing consturction by me so I am forced to go 55MPH now for 1/2 of my trip, it used to be 65MPH all the way. Also the temp is getting hotter and cars run leaner when hot so that probably has a lot to do with my MPG gain. Colder air runs richer burns more fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnieEdge Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 21mpg 3 week old AWD 2011 Seems pretty good for an awd vehicle to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I was getting an average 18MPG when I bought it new with 100 miles on it (dealer Trade), now with over 5000+ miles on it is is bouncing between 23 and 24MPG. I have read and been told new cars need a computer break in time approx 5000 miles to figure out your driving habits and just for engine wear break in so they both work well together. Also If I maintain 55MPH the average stays high, when I go over 65MPH the average is worse. Seems to me this Edge is tuned for best economy at 55MPH cause that is where I average the best MPG. All figured out with a calculator at fill ups. They are doing consturction by me so I am forced to go 55MPH now for 1/2 of my trip, it used to be 65MPH all the way. Also the temp is getting hotter and cars run leaner when hot so that probably has a lot to do with my MPG gain. Colder air runs richer burns more fuel. All vehicles will get better mpg at 55 than 65. The engine is running at lower RPM and there is much less wind resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richy Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 All vehicles will get better mpg at 55 than 65. The engine is running at lower RPM and there is much less wind resistance. Speed is a huge factor in gas mileage!! Flat terrain is very relevant too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nextime Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 You sure all vehicles? I got a constant MPG in my 2001 Corvette between 55 and 75 mph, the only time it changed is when I was racing or heavy on the pedal. It also didnt change when I had my Motorcycle, got a constant 54mpg. Both are vehicles. All vehicles will get better mpg at 55 than 65. The engine is running at lower RPM and there is much less wind resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 You sure all vehicles? I got a constant MPG in my 2001 Corvette between 55 and 75 mph, the only time it changed is when I was racing or heavy on the pedal. It also didnt change when I had my Motorcycle, got a constant 54mpg. Both are vehicles. Generally speaking, yes. YMMV. Was the vette in a lower gear at 55? That would explain it. In most modern cars you're in top gear well before you hit 55. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nextime Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 6th gear. It was like idling at HWY speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Just cranked out 500 miles on the highway. 75 mph, 73 degrees and rolling terrain. According to the computer I averaged 25mpg. Not to bad if the idiot gauge is even close to accurate. This is a 2010 SEL FWD with 10,000 miles on the odometer. Much better then the 03 5.4 liter F150 and pretty close to the 04 Taurus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Just cranked out 500 miles on the highway. 75 mph, 73 degrees and rolling terrain. According to the computer I averaged 25mpg. Not to bad if the idiot gauge is even close to accurate. This is a 2010 SEL FWD with 10,000 miles on the odometer. Much better then the 03 5.4 liter F150 and pretty close to the 04 Taurus. Seems right to me. At 60 MPH, I get more than 30MPG. Was this foot controlled or computer controlled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 So I decided to experiment with my 2011 Sport, and on my current tank of gas, I've been using CC and doing the speed limit and nothing more. If its 55, I do 55. So far after half a tank I'm at 23.4mpg. This is mixed highway and 25 mph side roads. So its dead on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I'd guess 80% CC. Should add that I was trying to see how well she could do so I didn't stomp on her at all. Got a long Michigan UP trip coming up so I'll be checking MPG manually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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