Originally Posted by TQ29m:
Ron, I fully expected the mileage to be less, and I hope it gets better, as we get more miles on it. I bought it last June, and only have 2600 miles on it so far. I really like the way the steering wheel position can be adjusted, really makes it fit, the telescoping and tilt are really handy, we also have the heated seats, which my wife likes, as well as the 17in wheels. I really like the 2010's style changes, but this one will do. Bob
Bob,
My wife is crazy about those heated seats, too. She often turns hers on to give relief from back pain. We bought ours new in Aug. 2006 and have 39,000 miles on it. It is a very pleasant car to drive and I love the sound system. I'm wondering if the 50 series 17 inch Michelin Pilot tires may be reducing the gas mileage. They also seem to be wearing rather quickly. We definitely haven't hot rodded this car. Much of the driving is fairly local; we did drive it to Port Canaveral, FL this past March when we took our Bahama cruise. The weather was mild and I didn't run the air. Mileage varied from 27-29 mpg. This car is rated at 29mpg on the highway, so I guess it is doing what is supposed to. I agree with you about the 2010 styling. Ford is building some nice looking cars. Hope they, and all American car companies, sell millions of them.