Apr 22, 2015 whether youll prefer the updated 2015 ford focus to a certified preowned or leftover new 2014 model boils down to your priorities. Theres no available automatic transmission hereonly a sixspeed manual. You will get better gas mileage and it will help with the shifting that you described. Your friend at the pump1 and your passion on the road. Jun 10, 2015 also, the 2014 ford focus with automatic transmission gets better gas mileage than its manual counterpart 31 mpg vs. View detailed gas mileage data for the 2014 ford focus.
You may want to read more of autotrader s model vs. Official epa estimates for fuel economy stand at 31 mpg combined 27 mpg city37 mpg highway with the automatic transmission. How can i improve the fuel economy of a ford focus. View and download ford focus 2014 owners manual online. If its safety equipment youre after, the 2015 focus is the model to have. Dual automatic temperature control124 rear window defroster 129 seats 2. Use our handy tool to get estimated annual fuel costs based on your driving habits. Ford sells over 100k of these cars each year so the problems are not widespread. Ive also checked the tyre pressure and tracking, but have not seen any improvement in mpg. In general, manual transmissions are less expensive than automatic transmissions. The 2018 ford focuses in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed.
Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. The car has 105,000 miles on it and has not been thrashed around like a boy racer car, but she does put about 200. Ford focus questions hi can you put a higher gas grade. The previous model of ford escape was a popular car in the u. The 2018 ford focuses in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour about 73 percent of the miles driven. See the best used car deals how reliable is the 2014 ford focus. The compact ford focus is available in a variety of different forms, from the simple s sedan, to the miserly sfe. There is fuel economy data for each trim as well as a description of the drivetrain. Ford motor company and ford 12 introduction 2014 focus foc owners guide gf, 1st. The 2014 ford focus stretches, arguably, between three tiers of vehicles in the u. Ford had to revise its gasmileage figures for the 2014 cmax hybrid down from 47 to 43 mpg early in the model year.
Mostly confined to the early 2012s produced in 2011. Based on thousands of real life sales we can give you the most accurate valuation of your vehicle. Table of contents table of contents introduction child safety child seat positioning 19 booster seats. The 2014 ford focus gets a reliability rating of two out of five from j.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 1034 2014 focus models nationwide. Ford focus questions hi can you put a higher gas grade in a. If equipped with an optional super fuel economy package, the fuel mileage improves to 28 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined. Its the same story for gas mileage, since the new 1. Use our free online car valuation tool to find out exactly how much your car is worth today. These drop to 30 mpg combined 26 mpg city36 highway with the manual. Estimates of gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions, safety ratings, and air pollution ratings for new and used cars and trucks. The focus sfe is the most fuelefficient model in the 20 line up, achieving gas mileage ratings of 28 city and 40 highway miles per gallon, as it benefits from improved aerodynamics. The transmission is different but just takes a little. The 2014 ford fusions in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour about 75 percent of the miles driven. So you can save money right off the bat by forgoing the automatic and sticking with the manual jeep wrangler. Also, the 2014 ford focus with automatic transmission gets better gas mileage than its manual counterpart 31 mpg vs.
One concession that was made for the american market was the fact that a sedan model is being offer. A 2014 ford focus with a manual transmission averages 26 mpg in the city, 36 mpg on highway scenarios and 30 mpg combined. Summary of contents for ford 2014 focus page 1 2014 owners manual ford. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2014 ford focus fwd 4 cyl, 2. Global trends according to fox news, currently 10 percent of vehicles made in north america now have manual transmissions, down from 35 percent in 1980. Compare prices of all ford focuss sold on carsguide over the last 6 months. Jun 23, 2014 the goal of the 50 mile drive is to put the fuel efficiency of todays cars to the test. A transmission with too many gears might shift too often. Otherwise, the 2014 focus lineup is unchanged, continuing in 4door sedan and 5door hatchback format, and offering both performancetuned focus st and focus electric models. Feb 21, 2014 ford offers the focus with an automatic or a manual transmission. If you are looking at this gen focus get the manual transmission. Ford motor company and ford 12 introduction 2014 focus foc owners guide gf, 1st printing, october 2012. A 2014 ford focus, equipped with a sixspeed automatic transmission has epa estimates of 27 mpg in city driving, 37 mpg in highway conditions and 31 mpg combined.
Whether youll prefer the updated 2015 ford focus to a certified preowned or leftover new 2014 model boils down to your priorities. Do manual transmission cars get better gas mileage. The goal of the 50 mile drive is to put the fuel efficiency of todays cars to the test. Your price, however, will depend on factors like the vehicles location, condition, mileage, and features. The 240hp ecoboost turbocharged engine still gets 2332 mpg. Ford offers the focus with an automatic or a manual transmission. Manual cars always get better fuel economy than cars with automatic gearboxes. See the 2014 ford focus gas mileage figures for both the city and highway. I have fitted new plugs, air filter, oil and oil filter.