Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Originally Posted By: nomochevys
There is a huge stink and lawsuit over Ford hybrids not delivering EPA fuel mileage or even close to it. They advertise 47/47 and are good for about 37/37 according to owners. Bottom line is that Ford gamed the EPA tests. I would not buy one but thats me and I like Fords in general. Ford is scrambling now with software updates ect because of the bad publicity. EPA is also investigating but I doubt much will be made of that. Ford beat them at their own game and the consumer is going to the loser with poor fuel mileage.
This one?
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A class action lawsuit has been filed alleging that the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid sedan and C-Max Hybrid wagon were sold under false and deceptive fuel economy claims. Ford advertised that the Fusion and C-Max hybrid vehicles could achieve a class-leading 47 miles-per-gallon, but recent reports suggest that the vehicles’ fuel economy was overestimated by up to 20%.
Ford Fusion, C-Max Gas Mileage Claims are Inaccurate
The class action lawsuit against Ford was filed shortly after ConsumerReports.org tested the fuel economy claims of the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan and C-Max Hybrid wagon. Ford claimed that the vehicles boasted a "47 city/47 highway/ and 47 combined mpg"; however, Consumer Reports found that the Fusion Hybrid achieved a 39 overall mpg, and 35 and 41 in city and highway conditions, respectively. Similarly, the C-Max Hybrid delivered a 37 overall mpg, with 35 for city and 38 for highway conditions. According to Consumer Reports, this was the largest overall mpg discrepancy it has seen among any current models; the overall mpg listed on the vehicles' fuel economy labels was off by 10 and 8 mpg, respectively, which translates to about 20%, according to the report.
http://www.forthepeople.com/class-action-lawyers/ford-gas-mileage-lawsuit
And this:
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So far, the wave of lawsuits hasn't hurt sales of the C-Max or Fusion Hybrid, though it's still early in the legal battle. The EPA, which determines (sort of) the mileage numbers Ford and other automakers put on window stickers, says that it's confident the ratings of both Ford vehicles are sound but will review them. Both Ford and the EPA have emphasized real-world mileage results are completely dependent on how the driver operates the vehicle. That hasn't gone over well with people filing class action lawsuits.
http://green.autoblog.com/2013/05/17/ford-hit-with-another-mpg-lawsuit-claim/
Pretty sure thats the ones. A lot of people try to pin this on consumer reports but owners are raising three kinds of heck over it as well. The EPA testing here is the biggest problem but Ford is being disingenuous also imo.