What Gas Mileage Does Your Focus Get?

Bortso · 03-11-2008, 04:05 PM

I have a feeling my gas mileage is not up to par. I have a 2004 Focus, 4 cylinder with 37k miles on it. I have been getting a horrible 19-20 mpg with it.

What does everyone else get and any ideas on how I can improve it?

Charlie · 03-11-2008, 04:53 PM

I thought it was supposed to get better than that. Is it throwing a CEL? Running right? Any codes?

Bortso · 03-11-2008, 05:02 PM

It runs just fine. I don't have a scan tool, so I couldn't tell you if any codes are coming up. I'm not sure what a CEL is.

Charlie · 03-11-2008, 05:05 PM

CEL -Check Engine Light.

Are your tires properly inflated, and aligned properly?

I just pulled this fuel economy offline -
MPG (city)
22

MPG (highway)
30

Usually you get slightly less than the 'ratings' but you seem to be well under. Hopefully others will input what they are getting.

KIWIFOCUS · 03-11-2008, 06:38 PM

Our '07 zx3 2.0 5 speed ...25 /27 around town,32/35 highway.Only things done is full synthetic oil and transaxle oil and an Air Hog airfilter.

dragon64 · 03-19-2008, 06:39 PM

Mine is 2001 with 110,000 and I get 25/30 mpg.

fordfan1 · 04-22-2008, 08:18 AM

I remember when I bought my '05 ZX3 (automatic) the sticker said 26mpg city and 34mpg hwy, I was only getting at best 27mpg (30% city) took it in to be checked under warranty. The dealer said they were getting 30mpg on the dyno and in perfect conditions (no wind), I was still unhappy then and have been checking it regularly. I get between 22mpg and 26mpg in the winter and now get 29.6mpg (50% city) but have never seen more than 32mpg on a hwy trip. I still think the ratings are not actual for my vehicle but I do have an automatic and I watch my driving habits to (more coasting and less stopping/starting). On average I usually see 27-28mpg all day long with my daily drive and I was hoping for 30mpg plus

phantom_smack · 04-22-2008, 08:37 AM

I feel alot of people are buying gas at the cheapest price and getting E85 without realizing it.Gas mileage is not as good with E85 from what I understand.

n8rka · 05-13-2008, 08:00 PM

My 2008 Focus get an average of 34 to 40 mpg.
That would depend on if I use the cruise control.
2.0L DOHC and automatic transmission with overdrive.
I do prefer to drive a manual over an automatic.
But to price was right.

mwp12290 · 05-20-2008, 09:13 PM

My friend's rental (2008 Focus SE) was averaging 26.4 mpg (accoring to the message center). It looks like it's getting almost 330+ miles per tank, which is good.