>> >>
>>>I'm facing the same problem with my Ford Escort '96.
>>>
>>>My guess is this. Since people never want to be stranded,
>>>they try to fill the tank when the fuel gauge mark shows something
>>>slightly less than 1/3rd. I guess, Ford expects people to
>>>think, "Wow! This car goes 230-240 miles for 2/3 tank, so it will
>>>go 325-330 for a full tank. Good effeicieny." Whereas only
>>>those very few who tried going the full tank, will realise that a
>>>full tank lasts only 300 miles and that the fuel gauge tries
>>>to create an illusion of very good gas effeciency.
>>>
>>>If my guess is correct, it would be a dubious as well as poor
>>>advertisement policy adopted by Ford.
>> lmfao
>>
>>
>> ford thinks of one thing
>> the cheapest and quickest way
>> if ford wants coustomers
>> it would build something
>> RELIABLE
>
>My Contour is reliable. after 115,000, all I have to do is replace the
>catalytic convertors once, under warranty, the brakes 3 or 4 times including
>all 4 rotors once, and two wheel bearings. Of course, I change the oil every
>year, whether it needs or not (I use the new Mobil High Endurance 15,000 mi >oil).
>
>Jeff
>
i rest my case hurc ast