Beachcomber86
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So you were driving at least 5 mph below the posted speed limit? Were you using cruise control or surge and glide?
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Are you really getting 45ish mileage at 70 mph? If so, HOW?!?
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Thinking about purchasing a Ford Fusion Hybrid
Beachcomber86 replied to SteamRollerOVD's topic in General Discussion
At what speed? Need full disclosure. -
Thinking about purchasing a Ford Fusion Hybrid
Beachcomber86 replied to SteamRollerOVD's topic in General Discussion
Mileage depends on the commute. If you run the speed limit on freeways (65 - 70 mph) you will be lucky to get 40 mpg. If your commute is always at 55 and below, mid 40s is reasonable. Much bigger and heavier car than a Prius! -
2018 fusion hybrid mpg on highway
Beachcomber86 replied to roost's topic in Lounge - Fusion Hybrid Talk
Had the car since October. Temps less than 50 F make it worse. Rain doesn't seem to matter too much. -
2018 fusion hybrid mpg on highway
Beachcomber86 replied to roost's topic in Lounge - Fusion Hybrid Talk
WOW! I have a 2018 with less than 7,000 miles and commute 50 miles each way with 40 miles on a 70 mph limited access highway and the remainder on 50 mph or lower city streets. I have yet to get 40 mpg displayed for any tank. I'm in the 37-39 mpg range at best. -
Driving 55 on a 70 mph interstate...uh, no! I can handle not getting the posted 41 mpg for highway. What I can't tolerate is getting 35/36 mpg (my 2016 Fusion SE Ecoboost got 32 while driving faster) while doing the following during my daily commute. 1. One person in the car with a backpack and coat (trunk is empty) 2. No A/C and minimal heat (I use the seat warmer) 3. Cruise set at no more than 1 mile over any speed limit (33 miles of open interstate with minimal traffic, 45 mile total commute). 4. Stay in the right hand lane except to pass when required. 5. Draft semis as much as possible 6. Braking score > 95% 7. Tried pulse and glide with minimal results (< 1 mpg improvement). I will admit that I do try to stay with traffic when the traffic light turns green, but considering it is so short a distance, that is not a true mileage buster. So, how do you get closer to posted MPGs while driving the car in a reasonable manner?
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Unfortunately, you don't get your money back because the car doesn't live up to the stated EPA numbers.
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Nice try! ;-)
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Whatever it is, IT SUCKS!!! There is no difference between the Hybrid and the Energi except for battery size and the plug in option. I have yet to get anywhere close to sticker MPG either in town or on the highway. Braking at 94%+ no more than 1 mph over speed limit, not running AC or heat.
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Don't expect a legit answer here. You'll be told you are driving too fast and you should have gotten an ICE only vehicle. I'm doing about the same as you with my 2018. I'm jealous, I'm lucky to get 40 in town at 1 mile over posted speed limits.
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Don't expect a legit answer here. You'll be told you are driving too fast and you should have gotten an ICE only vehicle. I'm doing about the same as you with my 2018. I'm jealous, I'm lucky to get 40 in town at 1 mile over posted speed limits.
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What is going on with my Fusion's gas mileage?
Beachcomber86 replied to iamluke33's topic in 2013-2016 Fusion Hybrid
First regardless of what mileage you get, you should ALWAYS, REPEAT ALWAYS drive the posted speed limit on interstate grade highways!!!! 66 in a 70 zone is rude!!! Rant over! I have 2018 with 2200 miles on it so far. 35 mile interstate commute with a 70 speed limit. With cruise set at 71 I will get between 36 - 39 mpg per the computer depending on the temperature. Needless to say, I'm not happy!