Ford Focus: Focus Gas mileage

"K. Stocker" <net> wrote in message
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I presume these are American gallons. Regardless, this is definitely low. My
2000 wagon with 5-speed (Canadian model) gets in the low 40s Imperial, which
is mid 30s U.S., in the same kind of driving. Automatics get 1-2 mpg less.

I see from your other post that you bought it used. Do you know when it last
had a full tune-up i.e. new plugs and wires, cleaning the intake, new air
and
fuel filter etc. I had this done last year and was very happy with how much
better it ran.

Tire inflation can also be a factor, as well as whether the transmission is
going into
overdrive reliably.

On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 09:14:22 -0500, "Dave Gower"
<ca> wrote:
 


That's where I'm at with our 00 automatic wagon as well. I figure the
only way it will get better mileage is to slow down. (I'm running
75mph.)

Matt
Focus owner

"Matt Mead" <net> wrote in message
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Cold weather seems to have a drastic effect on my 2001 ZX3. In the summer
around 31-32mpg in the winter about 28-29mpg and I drive about 75 to 80 mph
mostly highway miles.
Mine is a 5 speed stick.

"SayWhat?" <whereeverforever.com> wrote in message
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I averaged about 30mpg (US) when I rented a Focus sedan last year in Canada,
with varied driving (city, country, highway @ 75mpg).

Over here my diesel wagon is averaging 43mpg (US) in all-around use, but
that's a completely different animal!

Just one more average for you. Over 29000 Km my average is 26 MPG
US. That is for a 2004 5 speed wagon and is likely 50% local driving.