31.28 MPG

452.4 mi, 14.464 gal @ $2.559 = 31.28 MPG

117,279 total miles. Valero on Meridian.
This tank was driving back from So Cal up 101.

32.54 MPG

364.4 mi, 11.197 gal @ $2.699 = 32.54 MPG

116,827 total miles. Shell on West Ball Road in Anaheim.
This tank was driving down 5 to LA.

29.02 MPG

243.2 mi, 8.381 gal @ $2.799 = 29.02 MPG

116,462 total miles. Shell on Pacheco Pass Road.

31.67 MPG

434.9 mi, 13.731 gal @ $2.619 = 31.67 MPG

116,219 total miles. 76 on Los Gatos Blvd at Lark.

33.51 MPG

426.3 mi, 12.721 gal @ $2.719 = 33.51 MPG

115,784 total miles. 76 on Los Gatos Blvd at Lark.

33.99 MPG

448.6 mi, 13.197 gal @ $2.799 = 33.99 MPG

115,358 total miles. Shell on Hamilton at Meridian.

33.64 MPG

474.7 mi, 14.113 gal @ $2.879 = 33.64 MPG

114,909 total miles. 76 on Los Gatos Blvd at Lark.

30.29 MPG

397.2 mi, 13.112 gal @ $2.939 = 30.29 MPG

114,434 total miles. 76 on Union at Curtner.

Pump #1 this time...

Recall Service.

114,296 miles.

I received two recall notices for the Escape this past year, one for the MECS pump, recall 14S19 (which I already replaced), and one for the electronic power steering, recall 14S05.

According to their receipt and statement of work, they inspected the MECS pump and found that it was already the new style, "no concerns found per recall". If I can find them, I plan to submit my original receipts to Ford for a refund, as described in the recall paperwork.

I'm not sure what they did on the steering; the receipt says "Checked PSCM for codes, system passed, reprogrammed PSCM, tested OK". I assume PSCM means Power Steering Control Module. I can tell they changed something with the steering, because it doesn't seem to turn as sharply as it previously did. Or at least, it feels different when it gets to the end of the travel. It used to stop hard but now it's a bit spongy when you get to the end of the travel. I don't like it but I'll probably get used to it.

UPDATE: I submitted my receipts from the previous service to diagnose and replace the MECS pump, and Ford issued a refund check for this work. I took my receipts directly to the dealer (Capitol Ford), and the check arrived in the mail 2-3 weeks later. Very pleased with their honesty and service!

Oil change, tire rotation, and new rear brakes.

114,092 miles.

As usual, went to Capitol Ford Quicklane for oil change and tire rotation. The rear right brake caliper has been dragging for some time, and they have been warning me that I would need brake service soon. We took care of that this time, with new pads and rear rotors. The front brakes continue to be fine, and everything else checked out ok.

Total cost out the door was $421.83, which included a 10% discount coupon that I received last time I was there. They finished the work on time as well as providing shuttle service. I continue to be pleased with the service department at this dealership.

30.83 MPG

415.0 mi, 13.460 gal @ $2.999 = 30.83 MPG

114,037 total miles. 76 on Union at Curtner.

Went back to the fabled pump #3 that gave such a great deal early. Yep, it's fixed now. Boo hoo.

33.63 MPG

439.0 mi, 13.052 gal @ $3.259 = 33.63 MPG

113,622 total miles. 76 on Union at Curtner.

Looks like the streak may be over. Same station but pump #1 this time (pump #3 was already occupied). This MPG looks accurate given recent history. The previous several fill-ups were wildly high, I expect because the pump dispensed more gas than it registered.

Replaced rear AC air filter.

113,456 miles.

Replaced the rear AC filter for cooling the hybrid batteries, located in the rear left of the vehicle interior. Amazon has this filter for $15 and eligible for free shipping.

The arrows on the FP-51 filter indicate the desired air flow direction, which is pointing down in this case.

36.76 MPG

115.5 mi, 3.142 gal @ $3.499 = 36.76 MPG

113,183 total miles. Shell on Meridian and Hamilton.

We mostly did this fill-up to visit their carwash.

39.66 MPG

483.2 mi, 12.184 gal @ $3.399 = 39.66 MPG

113,067 total miles. 76 on Union at Curtner.

Went back to this station and pump #3 was roped off and closed for repairs. Shoot. I tried pump #4 and it looks like it's slightly off too, in the same direction. But hey, I'll take it! My new favorite gas station...

45.03 MPG

438.2 mi, 9.732 gal @ $3.159 = 45.03 MPG

112,584 total miles. 76 on Union at Curtner.

Ok, something is clearly off here... I topped the tank several times even though the gauge said F and the pump kept shutting off. This pump appears to have delivered more gas than it charged me for. It was pump #3 at the 76 station on Union and Curtner. I'll go back and see if it does it again...

32.78 MPG

432.0 mi, 13.180 gal @ $3.239 = 32.78 MPG

112,146 total miles. Rotten Robbie on Whisman in Mountain View.

32.66 MPG

460.9 mi, 14.114 gal @ $3.419 = 32.66 MPG

111,714 total miles. 76 on Los Gatos Blvd.

Added Brake Fluid.

111,396 miles.

"Low Brake Fluid" again... Topped it off with what remained from the last bottle. Expecting to replace the rear pads soon and flush the system. Front pads appear to have plenty of life remaining.

32.14 MPG

408.0 mi, 12.694 gal @ $3.759 = 32.14 MPG

111,253 total miles. Chevron on Bird.

32.83 MPG

426.8 mi, 12.999 gal @ $3.359 = 32.83 MPG

110,845 total miles. Valero on Meridian.

32.25 MPG

416.6 mi, 12.918 gal @ $3.049 = 32.25 MPG

110,418 total miles. Valero on Montague Expressway.

33.89 MPG

461.9 mi, 13.629 gal @ $3.399 = 33.89 MPG

110,001 total miles. Chevron on Bascom at Hamilton.

33.26 MPG

437.5 mi, 13.154 gal @ $3.399 = 33.26 MPG

109,539 total miles. Shell on Meridian at Hamilton.

Also took the boys through the car wash...

33.65 MPG

331.4 mi, 9.847 gal @ $3.399 = 33.65 MPG

109,101 total miles. 76 on Lark at Los Gatos Blvd.

Just after this fill-up I checked the tires and found they were down to 34 PSI. About to head out of town again up to Arnold, I brought them back up to 40. I'm running Michelin Latitudes, and the max pressure is 44 PSI.

29.95 MPG

298.7 mi, 9.974 gal @ $3.049 = 29.95 MPG

108,770 total miles. Flyers #5 in Auburn on Bowman Rd.

This tank was heading up to Tahoe; a lot of highway driving mixed with heavy traffic, and more than one road closed due to snow.

33.46 MPG

360.0 mi, 10.760 gal @ $3.339 = 33.46 MPG

108,471 total miles. Shell in Fairfield off of 80. Heading to the snow!

32.27 MPG

403.2 mi, 12.493 gal @ $2.779 = 32.27 MPG

108,111 total miles. 76 on Lark and Los Gatos Blvd.

29.81 MPG

379.6 mi, 12.736 gal @ $2.599 = 29.81 MPG

107,708 total miles. Second street car wash in San Rafael.

This tank was also all highway driving, heading back north from LA, all the way up to SF. Much of which was at a... a "high rate" of speed.

30.26 MPG

435.0 mi, 14.374 gal @ $2.239 = 30.26 MPG

107,329 total miles. Flying J in Frazier Park.

Flying J always has the lowest gas prices and I stop there whenever I'm passing through the Grapevine. This tank was on the way back up north, again after mostly highway driving at SoCal speeds.

28.41 MPG

356.3 mi, 12.543 gal @ $2.659 = 28.41 MPG

106,893 total miles. Shell on S Harbor Blvd in Anaheim.

This tank was entirely spent on I-5 South, heading down to LA. This is the lowest MPG I've seen from the Escape, as on the highway at high speed there is little benefit from the hybrid system.

33.22 MPG

363.4 mi, 10.938 gal @ $2.699 = 33.22 MPG

106,537 total miles. Shell in Gilroy.

30.39 MPG

390.1 mi, 12.838 gal @ $2.799 = 31.39 MPG

106,174 total miles. Shell on E Hamilton in Campbell.