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Xringer · 08-17-2010, 07:49 PM

My Escape is FWD with a 2.5L + 6 speed auto and can actually do pretty well out on the highway.
Unless I'm speeding.. Like most other drivers in this state.
I did some testing last fall and actually hit 40 mpg a couple of times,
just using the cruise control set to 55 mph..

I have found that good flat 40 mph country roads can give me a nice 40 mpg,
if I take care not to get in a hurry..

This Ford gives me better mpg than I got from my old CRV 2.0L 5 speed manual.
Even after I yanked off all the RTAWD parts..

Must be the little air dam under the nose..

08-17-2010, 07:49 PM	#85 (permalink)
Xringer Old Retired R&D Dude Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woburn Mass USA Posts: 702 Little Red - '12 Toyota Prius c 2 Two 90 day: 57.82 mpg (US) "Whitey" Bulger - '14 Toyota RAV4 LE Thanks: 10 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts	My Escape is FWD with a 2.5L + 6 speed auto and can actually do pretty well out on the highway. Unless I'm speeding.. Like most other drivers in this state. I did some testing last fall and actually hit 40 mpg a couple of times, just using the cruise control set to 55 mph.. I have found that good flat 40 mph country roads can give me a nice 40 mpg, if I take care not to get in a hurry.. This Ford gives me better mpg than I got from my old CRV 2.0L 5 speed manual. Even after I yanked off all the RTAWD parts.. Must be the little air dam under the nose.. __________________ Cheers, Rich Current ride: 2014 RAV4 LE AWD (24 MPG) Wife's Pizza Transporter