1998 Ford Escort Mileage On Tank Gas Usually 280 300 Miles Now Filled

1998 FORD ESCORT
15,000 MILES
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"My mileage on a tank of gas is usually 280-300+ miles, now i filled my tank recently and have only traveled roughly 170 miles and am down to 1/4 tank. any thing that could have caused this drastic drop? or do you think the gauge is off?"
Nov 27, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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You might have a bad oxygen sensor or an exaust leak around or near and oxygen snesor.
Nov 27, 2012 at 5:27 PM
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