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Fusion getting 20mpg? Unreal. The Escort I had before the Ranger got 30mpg at 90mph! Around town normal driving 30mpg. The thing would get 35 mpg at 70mph. Just never got bad mileage.
Our old Volvo 240 wagons at 3100 pounds and auto tranny delivered 24mpg at 70-80mph. At 55mph they delivered 28-30mpg. In town driving was consistently 21-24mpg depending on the season. Really don't understand the poor mileage of the Ranger when I think about the Volvo wagons we had. It should do better with a stick in the city, but doesn't unless babied.
Now I understand why people forgo the Ranger in favor of a full size. Really no benefit to fuel mileage with the space you give up.
Thinking I should have kept the Escort and have the truck for the occasional chores that need the capacity of the Ranger. Live and learn.