But we all know that the EPA #s are usually off (It even says it's an average). Did you know that the Contour's V-6 is also rated at 21/29? I have not met anybody that gets that low of mileage so I don't get the mileage average. I get 24-25/32 mileage and I do not always drive slowly. The Duratec is very efficient. It's a shame that Ford can't get away with bloating its figures like other car companies have done. People are short-sighted...