Ok, I passed on bitching to the dealer. But that is on the back burner for now.
I have been monitoring my mileage the old fashion way and here are the results.
Miles Gallons Difference MPG Odometer Car says
1155.60 19.26 264.30 13.723 17.50
1419.90 16.40 259.60 15.829 266.5
1679.50 14.88 266.90 17.937 266.8 17.90
1946.40 14.80 250.70 16.939 250.7 17.60
2197.10 14.70 263.50 17.925 263.4 15.90
The mileage does seem to be getting better but nothing to go screaming home about. I cannot figure why the MPG in the display is not accurate to the actual calculated MPG.
I am finding that keeping the RPM's between 1,500 and 2,000 does improve the MPG significantly. Basically if you don't drive aggressively (Sunday driver), the MPG is reasonable. But still not good.
I'm also finding that I can squeek another 1.5 gallons into the tank after the pump automatically shuts off. But you need to be careful. Going beyond 1.5 gallons after shutoff and you will spill gas.
I'm finding the low end torque to be lacking (lower gears). But if you punch it, it responds very well. Keeping the RPM's between 1,500 and 2,000 on the highway (commuter traffic) is a challenge. The Edge does coast very nicely. Actually too nicely. Taking your foot off the gas and letting it coast does improve the MPG. You need to be careful you don't coast into traffic in front of you. However if traffic patterns demand acceleration, the MPG goes in the toilet.
I'm also finding when backing up at night (I live in a dark neighborhood) visibility out the rear window is lacking. Other cars I have driven have bright reverse lights. Bright enough so you can see where you are going. This is not the case with the Edge. Anyone know of a good aftermarket reverse light I can install on the Edge?
I'm not trusting the onboard computer display. I think it lies!
Ford should really reconsider a fuel tank redesign for the AWD models. From this forum I'm seeing anywhere from a 5 - 10 MPG difference in the FWD to AWD models and all Ford could do is provide the AWD one additional gallon of fuel capacity? The AWD model should of had a 24 Gallon fuel tank. Minimum!
I know... complain... complain... complain...
I will post again when I have more old fashion MPG data....