Fairdale8669

Even on a 20 minute drive with cruise set to 65 and resetting It never went above 24mpg. It's a certified pre-owned and has zero issues. Tires max psi is 51 and I have them set at 42. The car is brand new and factory in all aspects.

Well after about 200 miles after the reset my average mpg is at 17. This car has only been driven with one person in it at a time as well. Either the guage is way off or some other issue is going on. I guess actually counting the miles is the next step. They might as well put V8's in them lol.

Thank you guys so much for all of your suggestions! I have been working like crazy and didnt get a chance to reset but I am excited to do so today! It has been gradually on the rise since I purchased it. It is at 17MPG on the way home last night on the highway. Im still in love with the car and its features. I will reset today and let everyone know the results. THANK YOU FOR TELLING ME ABOUT THE PROPER FUEL TO RUN!! I wasnt aware of this and would feel like a complete jack ass if I payed the price down the road for running more expensive gas.

This is the exact vehicle: http://www.usedcars.com/vehicledetail.aspx?zip=40218&make=Ford&model=Fusion&vehicleId=13796494&radius=50&v=1

Just got back from what you suggested lol. The car drives like a dream and doesn't suggest sticking calipers, low pressure, or trans issues. With TCS off it actually far out performs what I would expect. All six gears (which take serious monitoring to even notice shifts compared to what I'm used to) are silky smooth. Great power and no bog what so ever. Drives like a brand new car. The on dash MPG NEVER goes above 16.3 MPG even at dead steady 65MPH for over 6 or more minutes without AC on. I'm boggled. It is a one owner, never even had a reported wreck with 39k. The car is pretty much new factory for the most part. I understand giving it hell would put me around that MPG but not grannying it. Either the electronic monitor is WAY off or something is mechanically way off that isnt pulling a code. May drive my old ass S10 to work tom lol.

Sorry for wrong section man. Just set up the accont. Its a 3.0 V6 211hp. 6 speed auto. Performs great. Excellent power (for what it is) and no pulling under braking or letting off the wheel at highway speeds. My 94 S10 with 177,0 00 miles throttle body injected (well taken care of) 4.3 gets as good of fuel economy. I figured if it was a sticking caliper I would feel it like suggested. Are the electronic monitors wrong on occasion???

I just purchased a 08 SEL three days ago. 39,000 miles, One owner, never even wrecked. With high tire pressure (Not factory tires but factory spec in size) and my display NEVER gets about 16MPG and seems to be very accurate to fuel consumption. Runs excellent with zero problems but the mileage is just embarassing. With zero mods and completely factory it's absolutely horrible. I understand a code not being pulled from being out of perameter but getting 15MPG on the highway pussy footing it is ridiculous and should pull a code. No minor maintainace should cause this dramatic of a decline. Do these mileage monitors reflect that far off from actual mileage??? I run 89 octane. I am absolutely in love with the car but something has to be wrong. Please help!!