poor consumption - Ford Forums

pete61 · 09-06-2007, 02:39

hi , i'm a new member and have just purchased a 1.8 peterol focus on a 53 plate..i'm experiencing poor fuel consumption. mixed driving about 23 mpg..the car is not being driven hard..anyone know of component problems that may cause this is the consumption poor on this car with a 1.8? the car runs fine with no lack of power or hesitation.
thanks for any feed back.

Andreja · 02-15-2008, 04:16

Hi,

Did you find the solution to your problem? I have a 1.4 focus petrol, mpg is even worse than yours - 20mpg.

Please write.
Andreja.

**360ci** · 03-06-2008, 19:40

Tune up is key to good fuel economy. Clean air filter!!! New plugs and wires (if equipped) will also help, even if you notice no lack of performance. A bad plug can make the car run rich, burning more fuel than necessary. Fuel filter may also need to be replaced if it hasn't been already and mileage is over 30 000.