re-maping ecu on focus st170 to get more fuel econemy

[bryn_jones85]

hi iv got a focus st170 53 plate does anyone know of anyone good at re-maping ecu's so i get more milage to a tank, i live in kent.
thanks peps

[Chris_w666]

LPG would be about the only way to reduce fuel costs on the 170.

That will lose you a little power and cost around £1500, best to spend that money on either making the most of the 170 or changing to a more economical motor.

[Chris71]

What sort of driving do you tend to do and how bad is it currently?

[bryn_jones85]

thanks for the replys if im driving normaly i get about 250miles to tank im im lucky thats driving sensible speeds if i bootit around il get bout 200miles to a tank, plus im using the shell v-power petrol.

[Chris_w666]

250 sounds low especially driving sensibly, 250 miles was my worst tank and that was almost all B road thrashing in fact I once covered just over 300 miles at an average speed of over 90 (on the continent)and managed that on one tank. I would have a look at the motor and get a good service/check up before chasing an economy remap on a car tuned for extra power.

[stevenr]

Mine used to average around 250 miles to a tank so it doesn't sound too bad.However,i found that everyone i spoke to had different ideas about fuel consumption with these cars.
As suggested it may be a good idea to get it serviced and checked over before spending money on re-maps and the like.

[bryn_jones85]

thanks for the replys im just working out my mpg at the mo then get a good service and few thing checked cheers

[Chris_w666]

The fella who set up this http://www.fordst170.co.uk/index.php knows his 170 stuff have a look, I know he posts on www.fordstownersclub.co.uk

Good luck getting it sorted.

[V6 Driver]

I get 360 to 380 miles on a tank with mainly fast A road driving, some motorway and some town driving.

Fuel economy is one of the big plusses of the ST170 for me...