Should Ford Use 92 or 95 Octane Gasoline?
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Ford should use 95 octane gasoline. The precautions for refueling are: 1. Choose to refuel when the temperature is relatively low; 2. If the car is not used for a long time or used infrequently, keep a small amount of fuel; 3. Do not refuel when a tanker is unloading fuel; 4. Turn off the engine when refueling a gasoline vehicle. Ford's models include: Focus, Mondeo, Explorer, Edge, Territory, etc. Taking the 2020 Ford Explorer as an example, it is a mid-to-large-size SUV with a body size of: length 5705mm, width 2004mm, height 1778mm, wheelbase of 3025mm, fuel tank capacity of 73 liters, and a body weight of 1972kg.
I've seen many Ford vehicles, and they usually recommend using 92 octane gasoline because most of their engines have a compression ratio between 9.0 and 11.0, for which 92 octane is perfectly adequate. Having driven for many years, I've always used 92 octane fuel—it saves money and hassle. The difference of a few dozen yuan per tank adds up to significant savings over time. If the engine doesn’t have any special requirements, 95 octane is unnecessary and just a waste of money. Of course, if you drive a high-performance model like the Focus ST or Mustang, the manual might recommend 95 octane or higher to prevent knocking issues. In short, the safest bet is to check the owner’s manual or look for a label near the fuel filler—it will definitely have clear instructions. Don’t mess around unnecessarily to avoid engine damage or wasting money.
