Gas Mileage

[JackStraw_1969]

Just filled up today for the 2st time since the Dealer topped it off when I bought it. 20gal and 250 miles = 12.5 MPG......does that sound about right for gettin' around town in a '97 5.0?

 

[double_take]

That is what I was getting on my '00 V8.

Since I changed the Oil and put in a K&N air filter on Sat I have been getting 14.5MPG

 

[JackStraw_1969]

Changed the oil on Sat......prolly get a K&N.....need to flush the rad as well......I was figuring 12-15 depending on my lead-foot!

 

[splodo49]

11 mpg

i get about 11 mpg on a 94 with stock 3.73s and 34's. I fill up so much its really ridiculous.Any one got some 4.56s for a poor navy man?

 

[sk1er17]

i get 12-13 on a 98 SOHC sport w/4.10's and 32's.

-K&N
-Flowmaster
-New plugs/wires

Ill get towards 14mpg on ski trips because im not stopping and going.

 

[X~FACTOR]

I always get 2-3 less mpg during winter. I normally get 15-16 mpg during the warm summer days and 12-13 during the winter. Although my tires are an inch taller than stock so those numbers should really be a tad bit higher.

 

[RiverRat]

We're a 4 V8 Family!
97 Explorer XLT AWD 5.0 V8
98 Corvette Coupe LS1 5.7 V8
00 Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 (Wifes Car)
'79 IMP Aztec Deep V OMC 260 (350 chevy) V8



Sounds about right for a 5.0 in the city.

 

[hsinc]

On my 99 AWD Mounty, V8, I've tracked my mileage over the past 6 tanks, 1653 miles, and average is 15.83. This is mostly my commute mileage, 60 miles/day, about 60% highway, some stop and go. This is north Atlanta suburbs.
Then had a 690 mile trip this weekend I averaged 18.0 mpg, running 74 - 75, about 2500 rpm on tach, Kennesaw to Mobile, Al and back. I drive fairly easy, but get on it if traffic merges require.
I'm hoping to improve both my commute mileage and my highway mileage. Just put in the Apten chip last night. I'll be tracking to see if it helps any.

Harold

 

[JackStraw_1969]

Just an update, The 2nd tank, with fresh oil, and a radiator flush (man was it nasty) and absolutely ZERO WOT take-offs, I filled up today .....17.2 gal and I went 261 miles on that so.......15.1MPG........not bad, not bad at all. No WOT starts and trying to keep it under 2K all the time......

 

[spta97]

My mileage goes from about 10 - 15 at best. 15 is only with no WOTS, no stops, and a strong tail wind

Since I installed my autostart it is worse. I got 60 miles on the first 1/2 tank !

I took it to the dealer and they found nothing wrong. I've was told to replace the plugs and wires but that is pretty expensive considering they are supposed to be good for 100K (or is it 60K?).

 

[snocross1985]

On my 1994 I get about 18 mpg with stock tires and 3.27 gearing. A year ago I was getting about 15 mpg. Since then I have added exhaust and intake. (On my quest for 25 mpg!)

 

[Tristan]

I just got 22 on hwy driving this morning. Kept cruise on 65mph. I just had ravin exhaust system put on, and am still evaluating. I need to do plug/wires and pcv along with a KKM filter, all of which I hope will improve the mileage.

 

[00XLS]

I got about 18mpg on the way up to canada with about 60% highway and the rest "city" not interstate anyway. I usually turn about 2900 rpms at 75-80 mph.

 

[Jimbo]

91 explorer

12.435 today

but 2 weeks ago... 9.5 (WTF!)

 

[spta97]

Originally posted by Tristan
I just got 22 on hwy driving this morning. Kept cruise on 65mph. I just had ravin exhaust system put on, and am still evaluating. I need to do plug/wires and pcv along with a KKM filter, all of which I hope will improve the mileage.

I know you didn't do that on a V8 5.0 unless you shut the engine off.

 

[Tristan]

Haa!!!! No, just a v6....I'm hoping I can increase that to 25....we'll see.

 

[Hoffer]

In my 2000 Explorer with V6, I had the little information display that showed MPG and such. It was always in the high 15 MPG area. I never reset the thing. So, that was over a couple year period.

I've had my 2004 Explorer with the V8 now for 2 weeks. That thing is in the low 12 MPG around town. I am a little heavy with the acceleration, but I was still hoping something better than that. I took a 600 mile round trip to my parents over the weekend. I was hoping to get around 17-18 MPG on the highway, but only got around 15.

Can I expect better gas mileage after a breakin point for the engine? After my big trip, it now has just over 1,000 miles on the odometer. It had 35 miles on it when I took delivery.

 

[Tristan]

I've always heard that the mileage would improve after the break in period, but since I'm mechanically challenged...I couldn't prove it.

 

[ronnie mullins]

My 94 got 19.5,my 96 gets 18 mostly around town with little hwy

 

[Blrob5]

I just changed the plugs, wires, and pcv valve in my 91, at about half tank. So far, i'v gotten almost 200 miles out of it from full, but it's just about on E. Also ran Seafoam thru the intake, oil and gas. I'm going to fill up later and see what the next tank gets me. Also will change the fuel filter as well, even though ford claims the original filter should last for the life of the truck. The Ex has 137,000 miles on it now. Any suggestions to help improve gas milage would be greatly appreciated.