I've had the care tuned-up and changed the engine programming; also paid attention to my shifting pattern but mileage doesn't change.
2007-12-21 04:35:26 · 5 answers · asked by LucaPacioli1492 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Lincoln
If it is a V8, that is about normal.
V6, I may suggest chasing a problem. They did have some strange fuel pump issues(they have 2 fuel pumps, a fuel pump and a jet pump)(dumb setup) but, they usually gave you running issues, not mileage issues.
I am not going to lie, the let someone else drive in the city with it is a pretty good idea.
2007-12-21 04:38:25 · answer #1 · answered by Latex 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like a driver issue.
You are accelerating too hard and/or up shifting at too high revs. Try up shifting at 1500 rpm, and as soon as you get into 5th gear, accelerate with your foot to the floor until you reach cruising speed. With this approach, you will be in 3rd gear by the time you are through the intersection.
I get 32-35 mpg on a 40 mile / 1 hour commute with a Ranger pickup with manual transmission, I up shift at 1200 rpm.
2007-12-23 12:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by Nigel M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a huge difference.
How about letting someone else test that city MPG? That would definitely rule you out as the problem.
2007-12-21 12:38:52 · answer #3 · answered by pinky 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
12.5 mpg wow you need a new car!!! you must be rich to afford those gas prices.... or you just never go anywhere!?
2007-12-21 12:43:24 · answer #4 · answered by xxnikkimarie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Double check your math.
2007-12-22 11:29:45 · answer #5 · answered by eaglefox200 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋