horrible fuel consumption - Ford Ranger Forum

danger · 11-10-2009, 04:19 AM

I recently purchased a used 07 ranger FX4 level 2. I have been driving it for about a week now and have noticed that I only get about 300kms for a 60 litre tank of gas!

My 06 Ranger got about 400-450kms for a tank. Does anyone have any suggestions on what could be going on? Unfortunately I am not so mechanically inclined.

ssbrownsr · 12-11-2009, 10:00 PM

To get a good result testing your mileage you must do it over a period of time involving many tankfulls. Everytime you fill up mark down the amount you put in the tank and the mileage. Keep checking it and recording. After a while see if your mpg (kpl) is staying close to the same. I assume that it is running fine otherwise. If not start thinking about a tune up.

john12121 · 04-27-2011, 02:19 AM

As ssbrownsr said check your mileage over a period of time by making many tankfuls..After this if you really think you are getting low mileage figures try out following..Try out for Marvel Mystery Oil that lubricates the entire fuel system-fuel pumps, fuel injectors or carburetors..Clean MAF it is easy and quick..Tires can also the main reason low mileage....Check out the tire pressure and tire brand..

EricFi1 · 11-20-2011, 07:23 PM

tire pressure and brand would contribute to less than 3% in mileage loss.

is the tire SIZE the same as stock? Anything beyond the stock tire size will not only throw off your speedo, it'l decrease mileage significantly.
You would have to have the speedo recalibrated for the larger tire and you might get some mileage back, but not all of it.

also need to check to see if there's any trouble codes.
And.. when was the last tune up done?

greywarden · 11-24-2011, 10:55 PM

nice thread revival. there are lots of factors that could affect fuel consumption like the way you drive, tire pressure just like what the other member said, air filter, using the correct oil for your truck, changing oil filters, also check your ford fuel tanks because it might have some leaks with is a pain in the arse for your wallet.

rango88 · 11-25-2011, 07:20 PM

lol 2 yrs late perhaps

Captured Time · 11-25-2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rango88

lol 2 yrs late perhaps

hahaha

11-10-2009, 04:19 AM	#1
danger Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	horrible fuel consumption I recently purchased a used 07 ranger FX4 level 2. I have been driving it for about a week now and have noticed that I only get about 300kms for a 60 litre tank of gas! My 06 Ranger got about 400-450kms for a tank. Does anyone have any suggestions on what could be going on? Unfortunately I am not so mechanically inclined.

12-11-2009, 10:00 PM	#2
ssbrownsr Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	Gas mileage To get a good result testing your mileage you must do it over a period of time involving many tankfulls. Everytime you fill up mark down the amount you put in the tank and the mileage. Keep checking it and recording. After a while see if your mpg (kpl) is staying close to the same. I assume that it is running fine otherwise. If not start thinking about a tune up.

04-27-2011, 02:19 AM	#3
john12121 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 8	As ssbrownsr said check your mileage over a period of time by making many tankfuls..After this if you really think you are getting low mileage figures try out following..Try out for Marvel Mystery Oil that lubricates the entire fuel system-fuel pumps, fuel injectors or carburetors..Clean MAF it is easy and quick..Tires can also the main reason low mileage....Check out the tire pressure and tire brand.. __________________ Commercial trucks \| Trucks for sale

11-20-2011, 07:23 PM	#4
EricFi1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 24	tire pressure and brand would contribute to less than 3% in mileage loss. is the tire SIZE the same as stock? Anything beyond the stock tire size will not only throw off your speedo, it'l decrease mileage significantly. You would have to have the speedo recalibrated for the larger tire and you might get some mileage back, but not all of it. also need to check to see if there's any trouble codes. And.. when was the last tune up done? __________________ 1993 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4.0L v6 4x4, 5spd manual 213k miles, 3.73 gears, stock suspension & tires, MSD Wires, Motorcraft OE plugs, (soon to have Pulstar's). Flowmaster 3-Stage with dual outs, homemade cold-air intake with K&N cone (and K&N panel filter for stock airbox for smogging). AutoLoc aftermarket power windows and locks, Dual Head Unit with HD Radio and carrying enough tools to fill a tool truck (ok.. maybe a Ford Ranger)

11-24-2011, 10:55 PM	#5
greywarden Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 7	nice thread revival. there are lots of factors that could affect fuel consumption like the way you drive, tire pressure just like what the other member said, air filter, using the correct oil for your truck, changing oil filters, also check your ford fuel tanks because it might have some leaks with is a pain in the arse for your wallet. Last edited by greywarden; 11-26-2011 at 04:03 AM.

11-25-2011, 07:20 PM	#6
rango88 Bystander, not Gossiper Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 529	lol 2 yrs late perhaps __________________ Andy Rango:2011 Ford Sport 4X2, Manual, 4L SOHC, 3.55 Open Diff

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