What causes fuel efficiency to go down?

A bad fuel injector or dirty/old fuel filter can drastically affect the flow of fuel into the engine. A fuel system problem is one of the most common causes of poor gas mileage. The more you run your A/C, the lower gas mileage you will get.

Why does my Ford Escape lose power when I stop?

Since new as it is warming up there is movement in the accelerator pedal. Additionally, it frequently loses power if I go to accelerate from a stop….it literally will do nothing. I brought it in to the dealer. They confirmed another customer with the same complaint.

What causes a car to lose power on a hill?

If the fuel pump is on its way out, it may work intermittently or not at all. A symptom of starving the car for fuel is a car that runs correctly at idle and low load, but falls flat on its face as you ask for more power (when climbing a hill, for instance). Fuel pumps may fail due to age, sediment buildup, or running the incorrect fuel.

Can a faulty fuel pump cause poor mileage?

Poor Mileage. A faulty fuel pressure regulator can also be to blame for a sudden decrease in fuel mileage. Alternatives. These symptoms can also occur with a plugged fuel filter, failing fuel pump, or faulty PCM. In the event you have these symptoms, it is best to have the entire fuel system inspected by a qualified Ford fuel system technician.

Why is my car losing power at low speeds?

If the pressure is low the fuel injectors will not be able to spray the correct amount of fuel into the combustion chamber and that will result in a loss of power. A faulty fuel pump will not pose problems at low speeds but when you are looking for quick acceleration you might be left wanting.

Why does my Ford Escape get poor gas mileage?

Your driving habits do have a lot to do with it, but there can be a variety of issues that can decrease mileage without setting a code. Something as simple as a mis-adjusted parking brake, or sticking calipers. I would write to Ford, or at least try a different dealer, while it’s still on warranty.

Is there a problem with the Ford Escape?

Another customer is having the same problem. It is at the dealership now and a technician from Ford head office is suppose to be visiting the dealership to look over the vehicle. It is a dangerous scenario that they are gambling with since they know there is a problem.

What’s the gas mileage on a 2013 Ford Escape?

The dealership/service company told me to wait until I had 3000 miles, then told me to wait until I had 5,000, and so on. I now have 14,000+ miles on my car and still average no more than 18.5 mpg. The dealership now says that they can’t do anything if there are no software updates indicated by Ford, or if the “check engine” light has not come on.

What causes fuel efficiency to go down?