Barsoom Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 After driving a bit on the freeway tonight, it seems that the reprogramming has made the system more responsive than before. I'm assuming that they eliminated a lot of overhead code, because the speed of the cchanges in the display has increased, and the instant MPG gauge seems to flicker more quickly, meaning it's more responsive to changes in the car's condition. Also, the car goes into EV mode at 75 MPH, mostly when coasting downhill or decelerating. Since resetting my lifetime average MPG (which was 34.8, I can already see that it's adding a few MPG already, after about 75 miles of driving today. I'm at 38 so far, and that includes stop-and-go as well as uphill/downhill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_coombs Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Had to go in to work this evening to let a contractor in for some work that needed doing. Left at about 7PM, temps were pleasant, so didn't need the AC, just cracked a window. Took the freeway going in - got close to 80MPH with the EV mode kicking in when able. 19.9 mile trip, 49.7MPG. Going home on surface streets, 14.8 miles, 49.9MPG.Also discovered a new feature - on the main display between the Home and Settings buttons there's a new button with the Hybrid Logo. Touch that and you get a schematic view showing the flow of power to/from the battery, electric motor and engine, and what is drawing power. Also tells you why the engine is running if it is, e.g., acceleration. Wondering what else I'm going to discover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Have you noticed any reduction in acceleration or general performance? I called the dealership today and they hinted at the fact that it may limited some performance factors ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Had the update done today, lets see how this goes.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corncobs Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Have you noticed any reduction in acceleration or general performance? I called the dealership today and they hinted at the fact that it may limited some performance factors ... We have guinea pig tester thread on the FFHForum check it out. http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/7238-ford-fuel-efficiency-update-guinea-pig-testers/page-7?do=findComment&comment=62332 I had mine done this morning and so far I'm very satisfied but I didn't have much to gain either. It would be really nice to see an improvement on your car nmadole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_coombs Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 If anything, I would say the car is slightly easier to keep in EV mode when accelerating from being stopped. On the other hand it seems a bit harsher in its assessment of my driving - the bar chart that shows Acceleration, Braking and Cruising efficiency seems to have marked me down for acceleration. Of course, this is all very subjective and hardly a scientific study. What else can I say? I'm happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmwill Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 43 MPG on a trip from Detroit to Toronto. Right around 40 for freeway legs, and upper 40's in the city. Highway is much improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzooguy1981 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I went the speed limit for a road trip and for my daily commute and only managed 40MPG. I tried going 62MPH for my commute today and saw 50MPG. I will post again with results after two tanks maxing at 62MPH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I went the speed limit for a road trip and for my daily commute and only managed 40MPG. I tried going 62MPH for my commute today and saw 50MPG. I will post again with results after two tanks maxing at 62MPH. 50 mpg? That's impossible! /sarcasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlee Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I've had my 2013 FFH for more than 9 months now. During that time it has never let me down, but the average MPG has been 37.2, which has mainly been due to my spending most of my time at 65-75 mph. With the new software, I am now averaging 43.8 mpg. I am consistently getting more than a 6 mpg increase on most of my trips. EV time above 65 mph on level or slight down slope freeways is the biggest contributing factor. It also seems to go into EV earier on city streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmcelhinney Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Can verify that this update rules. Over 10% improvement in MPG on the highway and I drove faster! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmajical Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I am assuming (yes) that this update will be included on all cars made after the release? I wouldn't want to have to take my new one in for the update as soon as I get it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) Yes - starting with the 2014 models IIRC. Edited October 31, 2013 by akirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmajical Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 great, thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy314 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) So why didn't any of the improvement apply to the Energi? Also, 62 or 63, which has the adaptive vents closed and whish is the more economical because of that? Edited November 4, 2013 by shaggy314 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 So why didn't any of the improvement apply to the Energi? Also, 62 or 63, which has the vent closed and whish is the more economical because of that? Because it already had those features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy314 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 The 'up to 85 mph' one sure, but all the others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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