Low MPG on my fx4s (winter time)

[Comet71]

I just reset The average mpg like 5 days ago on trip and fuel economy Before I was getting 21.0 Now with a new reset I get 18.6 city mostly.
I live in Iowa, Truck has Hard cover, racks, toyo 235s..

Does anyone else is getting those numbers?

Or did I reset the trip and average The wrong way? I put it on park and hold to reset.

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[Jeff D.]

I'm getting 18.7mpg. 90% city driving. 1.1 mile drive to work each way. 4 trips a day (I come home for lunch). I think your numbers aren't out of line.

 

[bbhaag]

Cold weather, extra weight, and aftermarket off road tires will result in a loss of MPG.

 

[Jah.]

Here in Florida the temps dropped and my mpg went down from 23/24 mpg to 22/23 mpg . temps this am 48 . maverick is garaged .

 

[fossil]

Winter blend gasoline allows for better cold-weather starting. Due to its formulation, it has less energy, which translates into a bit less fuel economy. In the wintertime, with a little longer warmup time that some people want and the lower energy content of winter fuel, you might see a 5% reduction in fuel economy.

 

[TC in MN]

Short trips are getting me 22 mpg

 

[Comet71]

I'm getting 18.7mpg. 90% city driving. 1.1 mile drive to work each way. 4 trips a day (I come home for lunch). I think your numbers aren't out of line.

You have any extra accessories on your truck? A Lift or more weight on your mav?
sounds like you having the same numbers as mine.

 

[Comet71]

Cold weather, extra weight, and aftermarket off road tires will result in a loss of MPG.

There is this guys in Denver with more weight on his truck than me. He say that he is getting around 24.0
Does altitude helps ??
He has the 2 inch lift, 245 tires, racks with a roof camper..

 

[Comet71]

Winter blend gasoline allows for better cold-weather starting. Due to its formulation, it has less energy, which translates into a bit less fuel economy. In the wintertime, with a little longer warmup time that some people want and the lower energy content of winter fuel, you might see a 5% reduction in fuel economy.

Ouch.. That really sucks. I was going to do the 2 inch lift and bigger tires, but that will probably go even worse! Right now it is at 18.6 mpg. I'm sure If I do all that I might get 16 mpg RIP to my dreams.

 

[Jeff D.]

You have any extra accessories on your truck? A Lift or more weight on your mav?
sounds like you having the same numbers as mine.

The only thing different on mine is Toyo A/T tires. I believe mine is what it is due to my short commutes and the recent cold snap. We've had temps below zero daily for a week or so. I only have 300 something miles on the truck, too.

I fully expect my first road trip will bring that number up into the low to mid 20's.

 

[Dmthomp32]

In strictly city driving I see around 21 mpg in my ecoboost awd fx4. Mine has factory falcon wildpeak tires on it. With colder temps in NC I’m at like 20 mpg right now.

 

[Comet71]

The only thing different on mine is Toyo A/T tires. I believe mine is what it is due to my short commutes and the recent cold snap. We've had temps below zero daily for a week or so. I only have 300 something miles on the truck, too.

I fully expect my first road trip will bring that number up into the low to mid 20's.

I Hope you do!! I have almost 20k miles on mine. I was expecting the same ... Getting better mpg lol Good luck

 

[MaveRichard]

I just filled up my hybrid yesterday and got 23.4 MPG.

Cold weather affects everyone! I remote start and idle the truck A LOT in temps under 20*

 

[Comet71]

In strictly city driving I see around 21 mpg in my ecoboost awd fx4. Mine has factory falcon wildpeak tires on it. With colder temps in NC I’m at like 20 mpg right now.

Well I'm Glad to hear that I'm not the only one I thought my mav was broken or something. But for real my numbers went down in a blink of an eye 🥲

 

[Comet71]

I just filled up my hybrid yesterday and got 23.4 MPG.

Cold weather affects everyone! I remote start and idle the truck A LOT in temps under 20*

Mav is in garage I don't do the remote start a lot.

Good to know that I'm not suffering alone hahaha!! I was just in shock when I saw my numbers. I was like I need to confirm this with someone!!
Thank you guys!!

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