1995E
Explorer Addict
- Joined
- July 16, 2010
- Messages
- 1,860
- Reaction score
- 60
- City, State
- Maryland
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 95 + 11 Ex both XLT
"We'd driven more than 1000 miles according to the trip computers, which also reported a 20.0-mpg average fuel consumption for the Jeep and 18.8 mpg for the Ford. The trip was nearly all highway, so the Explorer's figure was disappointing (it's EPA rated at 25 mpg on the highway and 17 mpg in the city, versus the Jeep's 22/16 highway/city mpg rating). The Explorer's figure, though, is likely predicated on cruising in sixth gear, whereas the Jeep's transmission has only five speeds. On this trip, there were numerous uphill grades, so the Explorer spent a lot of time in lower gears, and its gas mileage suffered accordingly. Perhaps because it has no ultra-low-rpm cruising gear favored by the EPA tests, the Jeep got closer to its advertised mileage in real life. On flatter terrain, the Explorer might have reaped more benefit from its tall sixth gear."
That's what it said here on page 7: http://www.automobilemag.com/review...rokee_comparison/all_wheel_drive_systems.html
Has anyone figured out an exact way to maximize fuel economy on the 2011? I haven't been able to get past 17 MPG.
That's what it said here on page 7: http://www.automobilemag.com/review...rokee_comparison/all_wheel_drive_systems.html
Has anyone figured out an exact way to maximize fuel economy on the 2011? I haven't been able to get past 17 MPG.