XLT AWD, 4k, spray bed, tri-soft-cover.
currently 27MPG after 2 weeks and rising

 

XLT AWD, 4k, spray bed, tri-soft-cover.
currently 27MPG after 2 weeks and rising

Lariat, AWD- 6k on it- 28mpg- 70% freeway

 

XLT AWD. 91 Octane, Averaged nearly 32MPG on a 100 mile trip that was 70/30 Highway/City. This was with ECO Setting and really trying to keep the RPMs low. Almost at total mileage of 1,000 and it seems that the MPG is getting better as the vehicle breaks in over time.

 

But there is no ECO setting on the E

 

1st tankful on my 2.0 XLT EcoBoost = 31.4 mpg.

 

XLT AWD. 91 Octane, Averaged nearly 32MPG on a 100 mile trip that was 70/30 Highway/City. This was with ECO Setting and really trying to keep the RPMs low. Almost at total mileage of 1,000 and it seems that the MPG is getting better as the vehicle breaks in over time.

That's awesome that you guys are getting over the EPA numbers!

@brian6u are your numbers using eco mode as well?

 

I drove from the dealership (west coast of Fl) to my home (east coast of Fl) and got like 21 mpg. I was going 80mph all the way there maybe that’s why. But was expecting far better. Pretty sure the dealer also puts in regular gas, not sure if that makes any difference.

 

Have you noticed whether or not your mpg has gone up since that drive from the dealership? Seems that's the case as you break in your Maverick.

 

So, my drive was from Cape Cod to mid-Coastal Maine...about 5.5 hours. I drove the limit +5 mph the entire way. My tank was filled with regular...which is what I have always used without issue in the other EcoBoost 2.0 that we own (2015 Ford Edge).

 

You FORGOT to mention your MPG!

 

It’s slowly starting to go up. I do more city driving than highway.

 

XL AWD with Tow Pkg. I have been averaging about 32 combined with about 4000 miles so far. I am a very conservative drivers. So far very happy with the Maverick.

 

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Ecoboost with AWD. I haven't reset the trip computer since I got it in Mid December. At 4000 miles and a mix of city and hwy, I'm at 30.8. I usually put it into econ mode.

 

After amazing mileage on my first tankful, I am now seeing 26 mpg. have an equal balance of highway and in-town drivng.

 

What octane for the 2nd tank

I have noticed on my 3rd tank I am loosing MPG.. but went from 93 to 89 octane

 

I took my 2 week old ecoboost lariat with off road and towing packages on a drive out of town last weekend to test it on the highway with a sprinkling of some in town driving but mostly highway speeds on mostly flat to undulating terrain. It's a small sample size just yet but was pleased with the avg 31.1 mpg and max of 32 for the trip.

 

You are correct, but
It will cause a decrease in mpg
This is a turbo it is designed for high octane fuel. High octane fuel burns slower. You will get reduced efficiency and reduced horsepower.

If you where just cruzing with 87, no noticable mpg change. Maybe .5mpg..and the pinging from pre-ignition destroying the engine.

But there will be a noticable difference in take off.. then you push the gas more..using more fuel
And lower mpg
So yes, not the fuel octane...but the operator
Cause and effect

 

You are correct, but
It will cause a decrease in mpg
This is a turbo it is designed for high octane fuel. High octane fuel burns slower. You will get reduced efficiency and reduced horsepower.

If you where just cruzing with 87, no noticable mpg change. Maybe .5mpg..and the pinging from pre-ignition destroying the engine.

But there will be a noticable difference in take off.. then you push the gas more..using more fuel
And lower mpg
So yes, not the fuel octane...but the operator
Cause and effect

 

I would suggest you look up high octane fuel on the internet, there are many myths.

 

Now that you have had an EB for awhile are you running on 87 octane. The manual does say it is expectable

I am still hesitant to try 87, but I do switch between Mid and High Octane

to anyone
I am very interested if anyone has ran 87 octane with no problems. I can only go by the Escape I use to have.. It had problems with 87

 

I use 87 octane all the time. If I plan to tow, I would use higher octane fuel. My Maverick XLT with 4k Tow and FX4 Package with more agressive Falken Wildpeaks gets about 24 MPG on mountain roads. Highway about 27 MPG. Runs great on Sunoco Fuel, I never put in the bootleg brand fuel.

 

I'm getting 26.5. 50/50 split. Maverick Lariat FX/4, tow pak. I drive the Maverick like I drove my Challenger, spirited. Just not around corners, . This Maverick weighs as much as my old Challenger 3900- 4000 pounds! Very happy here!

 

Any ecoboost owners with updates?

I'm very curious to know some real world numbers. Extra credit for anyone that has seen an improvement after installing a tune.

 

To be straight up honest I don't know what the tune is, and I'm only somewhat positive I have the EB. But right now I'm looking at about 24 MPG over lifetime and that includes thousands of miles of towing, and a strong mix of city and freeway and mountains. I'm not sure how but I actually just saw the highest efficiency ever going through the Rockies where I got an average of 40mpg over the full tank of gas cruising mostly around 70 the whole time. Through the Rockies. From Denver.

 

XLT, FWD, EcoBoost. 60/40 (highway/in town) driving. So far, through 2 fill-ups, I'm getting 30.3 mpg. Very happy!!!!

 

City only. 10 mi a day 14 lights and 6 stop signs
Little under 19 mpg
I've got the worst so far I believe.. haven't been over 45 mph on my commute

 

Not getting great mileage myself. Part of it is that Colorado has a ton of hills. Part of it is I have all-terrain tires. Part of it is while I usually drive with very mild manners and follow the speed limit, every once in a while I do like juice it from a stop light or really hammer it when hitting an interstate on-ramp.

Getting about 22-28mpg on most tanks of gas. Don't think I've ever gotten above 30 for a whole tank - ever.

I've experimented with 87 unleaded ethanol free, 87 up to 10% ethanol and 91 up to 10% ethanol.

I'm not sure I can tell much of a difference. I think the ethanol free stuff might have gave me an extra mpg, maybe.

 

Not getting great mileage myself. Part of it is that Colorado has a ton of hills. Part of it is I have all-terrain tires. Part of it is while I usually drive with very mild manners and follow the speed limit, every once in a while I do like juice it from a stop light or really hammer it when hitting an interstate on-ramp.

Getting about 22-28mpg on most tanks of gas. Don't think I've ever gotten above 30 for a whole tank - ever.

I've experimented with 87 unleaded ethanol free, 87 up to 10% ethanol and 91 up to 10% ethanol.

I'm not sure I can tell much of a difference. I think the ethanol free stuff might have gave me an extra mpg, maybe.

Yeah I always use 87, although next time in Colorado I'ma hit 85 cuz I think it does actually do a little better. The biggest efficiency drains I've noticed are accelerating, especially from a stop, and wind drag. Even just on a windy day I'll notice the mpg go down a little. Or towing one trailer versus another is a noticeable difference depending on the aerodynamics. And then anything over 75 mph starts to decrease the mileage just a little bit, hills of course do affect it as you noticed but like I said this was driving through colorado. Also did it again starting in Reno going through the Sierra's so going uphill obviously isn't as good but combined with the downhill they pretty much even out.
The tires though I can see that affecting it too for sure. Over lifetime though I'm still at about 25

 

I bought a used 23 hybrid with 8100 miles on it, so you’d think it was already broken in. When I first got it I averaged about 42 mpg mixed driving. It seems to be getting better the more I drive it , currently have 10,250 miles on it. Today I made a 105 mile loop and was amazed that it got 52.5 mpg. Either it’s getting more broke in or learning my driving style and adapting to it. I filled up and drove home about 5 miles and it’s showing 60+ mpg the 3-4 times I’d filled up at same station it would show around 45mpg when I got home.

 

I bought a used 23 hybrid with 8100 miles on it, so you’d think it was already broken in. When I first got it I averaged about 42 mpg mixed driving. It seems to be getting better the more I drive it , currently have 10,250 miles on it. Today I made a 105 mile loop and was amazed that it got 52.5 mpg. Either it’s getting more broke in or learning my driving style and adapting to it. I filled up and drove home about 5 miles and it’s showing 60+ mpg the 3-4 times I’d filled up at same station it would show around 45mpg when I got home.

It ALL depends on your speed; Much lower speed = much higher MPG. Your 52.5 MPG trip must have had a mix of higher and lower speeds, with more lower speeds.

I have 16K miles on my '23, and the MPG was pretty consistent from the beginning; no break-in needed. My lifetime average MPG is 42 (actual, not the higher dash calculated).

One 140 mile round trip I got 58 MPG. It was mostly at 45 MPH from Ft. Pierce to Melbourne, on A1A barrier islands at sea level with ver short spans of 50 and 55 MPH, and some under 45. It too 1 1/2 hours instead of an hour had I taken the Interstate, but I saved a bunch of fuel.

I used to drive 5 over the speed limit, but now around town I drive right at the speed limit to maximize MPG.

 

I have used 89 octane non-ethanol gas exclusively in my '23 Lariat and average between 32 & 33mpg combined city / highway with about 65-70% city driving. I just leave it set to "normal" driving.

 

I would love to suggest you for Tonneau cover this will help to improve fuel efficiency

 

I have a 2025 Ford Maverick with the ecoboost and I'm on my 3rd tank of gas in less then a month of ownership and only have 700 miles total. Something isn't right becauseI'm only getting around 15 mpg or less. I mostly drive around town and don't hammer on it and try to remember to switch to eco most of the time. Anyone else with a 2025 having issues. Tonneau cove and use premium fuel

 

Use regular fuel. If ANY engine calls for XX octane, using higher does NOTHING to performance or fuel economy, costs a buttload extra, and pollutes more. It is a lose-lose-lose situation.

For much better fuel economy, slow down, accelerate slowly, brake lightly, coasting to stops and red lights, even if fairly far away. Set to ECO mode.

You probably don't have a % power gauge, but in my hybrid, I accelerate eoutinely at 20%. Even to highway speeds, as on ramps are plenty long enough to get up to speed before entering actual highway. My lifetime MPG is 42.5 over 22,621 miles at around 50/50 highway/city miles.

 

I have been using non-ethanol in my EcoBoost ever since I took it home. There are only two stations near me that offer non-ethanol. One is a WaWa with 89 ocatane ($3.59/gal as of Friday), and a fuel oil company that sells 87 ($3.59/gal) & 93 ($4.59/gal) non-ethanol gas.

I have been using the 89 non-ethanol in my 2017 Focus and my 2023 Maverick regularly. They both average about 4 miles per gallon more than the 10% version. Yesterday I topped the Maverick off with 93 octane. It was only at half a tank, so I won't know if the mileage is any different until the tank is full of only the 93.

My Maverick averages a combined highway / city 32.6 mpg in Normal mode.

 

But it cost more than 10% more, so not worth using.

 

2025 XL AWD 2.0 Eco. I have gotten 33 on the Interstate and 36 on regular highways. Usually around 28 for short trips/city driving. I'm happy with it so far. Oh, and I have a camper shell on the back so that probably costs me a little on the MPG.