Gas gauge inaccuracies

415frd

Hi all,
I have a 22' 4 door Badlands. I picked it up on April 29. Since then I have probably filled up with premium fuel at least 6 or more times. The first few fill ups showed approximately 355 miles until empty. The next few fill ups I decided to add gas after the pump stopped on its own. I then got approximately 376 miles until empty. Last week I filled up and the miles until empty said 288. My truck was at the service department this week for the windshield recall and I asked the advisor to look into this. He told me that the tech looked into the computer and didn't see anything wrong. The advisor said based on the gas mileage displayed, which was around 17mpg, 288 is what he's seen on Broncos. I quickly told him that my truck has a 20.8 gallon gas tank and 17x20.8=356 miles. The 288 would be what you would find on a 2 door with a 17 gallon tank. He said there is nothing for them to do. Has anyone else experienced this or heard about this happening? I know there is something wrong with the computer. Thanks in advance.

Bschurr

Mileage can fluctuate vastly depending upon driving style. The computer is simply providing a calculation based upon the current fuel economy based on the driving style. I have found that the closer you get to E (empty) the more accurate the figure is.

The distance to empty figure is VERY accurate once you receive the low file warning. Don’t try to squeeze out a few extra miles thinking there’s plenty of extra fuel because there isn’t!

415frd

Hi all,
I have a 22' 4 door Badlands. I picked it up on April 29. Since then I have probably filled up with premium fuel at least 6 or more times. The first few fill ups showed approximately 355 miles until empty. The next few fill ups I decided to add gas after the pump stopped on its own. I then got approximately 376 miles until empty. Last week I filled up and the miles until empty said 288. My truck was at the service department this week for the windshield recall and I asked the advisor to look into this. He told me that the tech looked into the computer and didn't see anything wrong. The advisor said based on the gas mileage displayed, which was around 17mpg, 288 is what he's seen on Broncos. I quickly told him that my truck has a 20.8 gallon gas tank and 17x20.8=356 miles. The 288 would be what you would find on a 2 door with a 17 gallon tank. He said there is nothing for them to do. Has anyone else experienced this or heard about this happening? I know there is something wrong with the computer. Thanks in advance.

Ford Motor Company

415frd

Hi all,
I have a 22' 4 door Badlands. I picked it up on April 29. Since then I have probably filled up with premium fuel at least 6 or more times. The first few fill ups showed approximately 355 miles until empty. The next few fill ups I decided to add gas after the pump stopped on its own. I then got approximately 376 miles until empty. Last week I filled up and the miles until empty said 288. My truck was at the service department this week for the windshield recall and I asked the advisor to look into this. He told me that the tech looked into the computer and didn't see anything wrong. The advisor said based on the gas mileage displayed, which was around 17mpg, 288 is what he's seen on Broncos. I quickly told him that my truck has a 20.8 gallon gas tank and 17x20.8=356 miles. The 288 would be what you would find on a 2 door with a 17 gallon tank. He said there is nothing for them to do. Has anyone else experienced this or heard about this happening? I know there is something wrong with the computer. Thanks in advance.

Hi there. This fuel display concern doesn’t sound like something we want you to experience with your Bronco. Could you please send us a PM with your VIN and the name and location of your Ford dealer? I'd be happy to look into how I can assist you on my end.

frdfan

Don't have my Bronco yet, but my past 3 F150's had big flucuations in miles to empty with the 36 gallon tank, and it changes everytime I fill up, it can be higher if I've babied it or lower if I've been getting on it. All depends on previous mpg, and driving habits. The owners manual even says there will be flucuations. Don't panic...nothing is wrong.

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TK1215

Bschurr

Mileage can fluctuate vastly depending upon driving style. The computer is simply providing a calculation based upon the current fuel economy based on the driving style. I have found that the closer you get to E (empty) the more accurate the figure is.

The distance to empty figure is VERY accurate once you receive the low file warning. Don’t try to squeeze out a few extra miles thinking there’s plenty of extra fuel because there isn’t!

When that light comes on get gas right away!

415frd

Hi all,
I have a 22' 4 door Badlands. I picked it up on April 29. Since then I have probably filled up with premium fuel at least 6 or more times. The first few fill ups showed approximately 355 miles until empty. The next few fill ups I decided to add gas after the pump stopped on its own. I then got approximately 376 miles until empty. Last week I filled up and the miles until empty said 288. My truck was at the service department this week for the windshield recall and I asked the advisor to look into this. He told me that the tech looked into the computer and didn't see anything wrong. The advisor said based on the gas mileage displayed, which was around 17mpg, 288 is what he's seen on Broncos. I quickly told him that my truck has a 20.8 gallon gas tank and 17x20.8=356 miles. The 288 would be what you would find on a 2 door with a 17 gallon tank. He said there is nothing for them to do. Has anyone else experienced this or heard about this happening? I know there is something wrong with the computer. Thanks in advance.

magz

I have had the same experience, mine is a 2.7 with 20 gal tank , when I first got it and filled up it would say 326 miles to empty. Now it says 300. Seems to be variable and I wonder if it has something to do with your most recent mpg calculation?