strongline Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 There was a post about milage but quickly went off topic so I want to start a new one. My 2010 SE + auto is sitting at 3000 miles and gave me 22-23mpg. More than half of the milage was driven on hwy so I am not really satisfied with mpg number - I am only hoping it will get better after 5000 miles, or so I was told. Can you guys post your number with following info: model: SE/SEL/etc. tranny: auto/manual odometer reading: driving condition: hwy/local/combine/etc. I think this will help a lot of us to do a good comparison. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongline Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 So I will re-post my numbers model: 2010 SE tranny: auto odometer reading: 3000 mile driving condition: 2/3 hwy, 1/3 local MPG: 22-23 The problem I have is that I am seeing same numbers regardless it's hwy or local. I was driving 500miles pure hwy and it's still 23mpg. Doesn't make sense. And I considered myself just a bit more aggressive driver than the average. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contajice Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 2010 SE A/T 2000 miles 2/3 hwy (70-75 cruise), 1/3 local MPG: 31-33 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBFusion10 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 (edited) model: 2010 SE tranny: auto odometer reading: ~4800 miles driving condition: mainly hwy, very few city miles MPG: 28-30 I also have the K&N drop in filter, as well as a new muffler so it would be more but I have a led foot Edited September 15, 2010 by TBFusion10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merchjo Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 model: 2010 SE engine 2.5L tranny: 6 speed odometer reading: 4200 mile MPG: 29.5 local MPG: 35 highway 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcplanes25 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 model: 2010 SE Engine: 2.5L tranny 6 speed manual odometer reading: 38,750 MPG HWY: 29 - 31 at 75 mph flat road smooth surfaces with cruise set going 100 miles per trip. Car has been a gem! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 (edited) So I will re-post my numbers model: 2010 SE tranny: auto odometer reading: 3000 mile driving condition: 2/3 hwy, 1/3 local MPG: 22-23 The problem I have is that I am seeing same numbers regardless it's hwy or local. I was driving 500miles pure hwy and it's still 23mpg. Doesn't make sense. And I considered myself just a bit more aggressive driver than the average. Report your RPM at highway speed (RPM and speed) and compare it to others to see if your car is in Overdrive or not. That's the only thing I can think of other than some pcm or engine problem. Also - reset your mpg after you reach highway speed, then report back. If you don't reset it then you're seeing the average of the last several tanks not the current tank. Edited September 15, 2010 by akirby 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongline Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 Report your RPM at highway speed (RPM and speed) and compare it to others to see if your car is in Overdrive or not. That's the only thing I can think of other than some pcm or engine problem. Also - reset your mpg after you reach highway speed, then report back. If you don't reset it then you're seeing the average of the last several tanks not the current tank. I am pretty sure O/D is enabled as RPM is always around 2000 when cruising at 70-80mph. And as mentioned, I once drove for almost 500miles on hwy only and got the same reading...thinking about to bring the car back to dealer but wonder if they will see this seriously. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I am pretty sure O/D is enabled as RPM is always around 2000 when cruising at 70-80mph. And as mentioned, I once drove for almost 500miles on hwy only and got the same reading...thinking about to bring the car back to dealer but wonder if they will see this seriously. You didn't verify whether or not you reset the avg mpg. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I am pretty sure O/D is enabled as RPM is always around 2000 when cruising at 70-80mph. And as mentioned, I once drove for almost 500miles on hwy only and got the same reading...thinking about to bring the car back to dealer but wonder if they will see this seriously. You didn't verify whether or not you reset the avg mpg. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmech2k Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 You didn't verify whether or not you reset the avg mpg. You also didn't really answer (from your other thread) if you have a lead foot from the stops. You said you're an 'average' driver, but from what I see the average driver is racing to get to the next red light! I think this is the single biggest factor affecting fuel mileage that the driver can control. Also: model: 2010 SE I4 tranny: auto odometer reading: around 18,200 driving condition: 80/20 hwy/city I avg 28-29 mpg. If it's a good week, and almost all highway, 30-32 mpg. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongline Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) ....., but from what I see the average driver is racing to get to the next red light! I think this is the single biggest factor affecting fuel mileage that the driver can control. LOL. I can't stand slow ppl in my way but I am not the kind that races with lights. I didn't reset the computer because as mentioned, I once drove 500miles pure hwy and got the same number. The manual states that the number is your average for the past 500mile. Other lead foot drivers have much better numbers from what I can see.. Edited September 16, 2010 by strongline 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 LOL. I can't stand slow ppl in my way but I am not the kind that races with lights. I didn't reset the computer because as mentioned, I once drove 500miles pure hwy and got the same number. The manual states that the number is your average for the past 500mile. Other lead foot drivers have much better numbers from what I can see.. Reset it and watch it while you're driving. You can even reset it for specific trips to see what the avg mpg is for that trip. I reset mine a lot to check the mpg on my commute. There is also a chance that it's averaging over more than just the last 500 miles. I know in previous models like mine it's a lot longer interval. You need to reset it just to be sure. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deo1929 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 model: 2010 SE Engine: 2.5L tranny 6 speed manual odometer reading: 18,650 Tire Pressure: 36 PSI MPG CITY: 26-28 mostly suburban / rural driving with about 10% urban. If mostly urban (50%), it drops to 24. MPG HWY: 32-34 at 70 mph with cruise set. (RPM@70 MPH: 2750 approx.) My wife drives it mostly. She has learned how to "short shift" and get into 6th by 35-40MPH. She shifts no later than 2500 RPM. Also have K&N OEM style air filter, but haven't noticed a big difference in MPG. Hope this helps. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmech2k Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 LOL. I can't stand slow ppl in my way but I am not the kind that races with lights. One of my favorite George Carlin lines is "Have you ever noticed how anyone that drives slower than you is an idiot, and anyone who drives faster than you is an a$$hole?" It's all in what you perceive to be fast or slow... It sounds like maybe there is something wrong, and you should check with the dealer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongline Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 One of my favorite George Carlin lines is "Have you ever noticed how anyone that drives slower than you is an idiot, and anyone who drives faster than you is an a$$hole?" Yeap I remember that line and it's so true...i.e. I myself am one of that a$$hole around... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commishbob Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 2010 SE 6 spd auto 9003 miles about 75% local 25% hwy driving I gotten right at 26 mpg since it was new. My last three fill-ups yielded 29, 27, 28 mpg 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachboy Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) model: 2010 Milan engine: 2.5 L I-4 trans: 6 speed automatic miles: 5,000 driving: 80% Interstate, 20% city I reset the mileage computer when I took delivery of the car, and after 5,000 miles, it averages 34.3 MPG. Being it was purchased in late July in the Midwest, I've used the A/C liberally. Edited September 24, 2010 by Beachboy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTLFusion2010 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 model: 2010 Fusion SEL engine: 2.5 L I-4 trans: 6 speed automatic KM: 6,000 driving: 95% Heavy metropolitan downtown traffic, 5% highways L/100 KM: 15.7 (15 MPG) * A/C on 80% of the time, Varried terrain. You can now feel good about your own numbers :D 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazztrumpet216 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 2010 Ford Fusion S 2.5L I4 6F35 6 speed auto 13,000 miles I average about 28 MPG in driving, about 50/50. If I am doing strictly highway driving, I can get into the 35-36 MPG range at 70 MPH, 33-34 MPG at 75 MPH. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlejj Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 2010 SEL Engine: 2.5L Trans: 6 spd Auto Odometer: 4,000 mi 10% City 30% Rural 60% Freeway Overall Mileage to date: 31.6 Best tank mileage to date: 35.4 Worst tank mileage to date 28.7 (first full tank) I reset the avg. mileage display at each fill-up and the display has averaged 1.6 mpg optimistic before each refill. Tire Pressure: 35 psi RPM at 70: 2100 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familia1 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 2006 SE Engine: 2.3L Trans: 5 spd Auto Odometer: 172,000 km 10% City 90% Highway Best tank mileage to date: 6.1 L/100km Average Highway: 6.8-7.2 L/100km Average City: 8.0-8.5 L/100km 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_9379 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 2011 SE Engine 2.5L Trans: 6spd Manual Odometer: 850miles 90% highway 10% city Best tank milage to date: 28.6 mpg Worst tank milage to date: 24.2 mpg average 27.6 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millzrm Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Anyone with SE sports appearance package w/ the 18" tires and rims seeing #'s just little lower than those already posted? I recently followed another SE with the standard 17" tires for approx 150 miles. Both cars had the cruise control set at 75 and my MPG was about 1-2 below his and he was the lead car. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongline Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 This is impressive. How did you do that? 2006 SE Engine: 2.3L Trans: 5 spd Auto Odometer: 172,000 km 10% City 90% Highway Best tank mileage to date: 6.1 L/100km Average Highway: 6.8-7.2 L/100km Average City: 8.0-8.5 L/100km 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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