Scott Arnold Report post Posted January 15, 2014 I just wanted to post some observations on how my break-in period was coming along. I would like to know if your break-in period was similar or if I am way off the mark. I drove a Prius for 3 years and believe I have a handle on how to drive a hybrid. By the way, in the Prius I could set the cruise on the interstate on 80, my tank average was 38-44 depending on the weather. I realize that the Fusion is a larger and more luxurious car, but the average gas mileage is pretty low. My last two tanks averaged 30-32. With that said, I'm glad I made the trade and like the Fusion a lot more. It is so much more of a car! -Driving up any hill or any acceleration I get 20-22 MPG. (just trying to stay at 65 also). -Interstate driving at 65 gets 33-35 MPG. One lucky day I got 45 MPG. -The coach says I am doing good in all three areas. I can max them out and still get 30-35 MPG (???) -It seems to get better mileage without ECO Cruise. -EV+ kicks in about 1/2 mile from my house. -Interesting thing is my phone (Samsung Mega) is not on the compatibility list for MFT, but after I upgraded my firmware it works great for phone functions. It does not work for media but that's ok because I don't use that feature. The MPG has me a little shaken and I'm still trying to figure out how to improve it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted January 15, 2014 Wait until spring when temps are consistently in the 50+ range. The cold has a huge impact on these, especially when new. If however you are driving in 60-70* weather and still seeing low MPG, then you got one of "those" cars. It does drive different than a Prius though, you have to focus on your braking and get 100% as much as possible, where the Prius didn't really matter. The HSD is more of an EV assist than an EV all. The Fusion can sustain 85 MPH on pure EV, and is very reliant on battery levels, where the HSD(And Gen1 FFFH) was all ICE above 45 MPH. I have driven all 4 of them, Prius, TCH, FFH gen 1, and now the Gen 2 FFH. It takes some readjusting to this new mode of hybrid. However once you get the hang of it, you would be surprised how well you would do in a Prius, or any other car for that matter. 2 Scott Arnold and hybridbear reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FordIVTteam Report post Posted January 16, 2014 ...-Interesting thing is my phone (Samsung Mega) is not on the compatibility list for MFT, but after I upgraded my firmware it works great for phone functions. It does not work for media but that's ok because I don't use that feature.... Hi Scott Arnold, Thanks for sharing! I'm glad it's working for you. Make sure you test the media connection via USB and also Bluetooth audio. Sometimes one will work, and the other won't. I wouldn't want you to miss out on any features! Here are some troubleshooting steps to make sure everything runs smoothly: http://support.ford.com/sync-technology/troubleshooting-sync-myford-touch Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffo65 Report post Posted January 17, 2014 Welcome! With the cold weather now in Missouri, our last few tanks average just under 40 mpg. Know that the temps will warm up soon, we will be back in the 45mpg range. Temps definitely play with mpgs on the Fusion. The ACC definitely helps the mpgs once you find the speed sweet spot for the car. Where in Missouri are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites