Based on an in-depth analysis of your driving style over a week, we’ll put together an easy to understand Ford Econo Check report for you containing suggestions on how to optimise your driving style.
Ford Econo Check – Save up to 25% on fuel
Your 8 steps to lower fuel consumption, emissions and costs
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Take advantage of the innovative Ford Econo Check to:
‡ Available at participating dealers.
- reduce your fuel consumption by up to 25%
- cut your running costs
- reduce the emissions of your vehicle and your carbon footprint.
- and it's FREE
The Ford Econo Check
- works with most current Ford vehicles (built in 1998 or later).
For details please download PDF here - identifies potential savings based on your personal driving analysis
- is unique to you
- saving fuel = saving money
‡ Available at participating dealers.
Save fuel with your personal Ford Econo Check report
Make the Ford Econo Check report your personal fuel-saving guide. After you’ve returned the “data logger” from your Ford Econo Check, we'll analyse the data collected during your one-week evaluation period. You will then receive your personalised Ford Econo Check report by email. It will show you how great your fuel-saving potential is and how you can further improve your driving style. Simply follow the valuable fuel-saving tips in your personal Ford Econo Check report to save up to 25%.
- How much does it cost?
It's FREE.
- On which Ford models can the Ford Econo Check be performed?
The unique Ford Econo Check can be performed on 80% of Ford models built from 1998 onward, i.e. for all Ford vehicles already having the European On-Board Diagnostic 2 interface (E-OBD2).
For details please download PDF here
- Is Ford Econo Check available for Ford vehicles with automatic transmission?
For the time being, the Ford Econo Check is exclusively available to Ford Petrol and Diesel models with manual transmission. This is because the data logger/evaluation software does not differentiate between the fuel operation modes which have direct impact on the estimated saving potential calculation.
- What if I return the Ford Econo Check data logger after more than 7 days?
The data logger only records the first 7 days of the driving cycle. A longer period will not be considered for your individual Ford Econo Check report.
- How often can I have a Ford Econo Check with my vehicle?
As often as you like. Contact your Ford Dealer if you are interested in repeating the Ford Econo Check.
- Where can I have a Ford Econo Check?
You can have the Ford Econo Check carried out at any participating Ford Dealer.
- When can I have a Ford Econo Check?
The Ford Econo Check can be performed as part of a routine service, a stand-alone service, an add-on to a seasonal check, or any other check at your Ford dealer.
- What kind of data is stored?
The data logger records fuel consumption-relevant data, such as speed, engine revs, engine coolant temperature, engine load and time.
- What happens to my saved data?
At Ford, we respect the privacy of every customer and prospective customer. Any personal data that you provide will be handled by Ford within the existing local data protection law.
- Can I remove the data logger myself?
This depends on the vehicle model or specification. In principle, we recommend that you ask your Ford dealer to remove it for you after the 7-day driving period. However, for selected vehicles (new Fiesta, Focus, C-MAX and old Transit Connect) you may remove the data logger yourself if you feel comfortable to do so. In this case, the Ford Dealer will show you the position of the data logger.
- Where do I have to return the data logger to?
You must return the data logger to the Ford Dealer that installed it to your vehicle.
- Can I remove the data logger during my evaluation period?
Not advisable, as important data cannot be stored for your personal analysis. The evaluation period of 7 days cannot be extended as it counts from the day of the first installation.
- Can I swap the data logger between 2 or more vehicles during the evaluation period?
No. The data logger is not capable of storing data from different Ford vehicles within the same evaluation period.
- Can I carry out the Ford Econo Check with a non-Ford vehicle?
The Ford Econo Check is a unique Ford innovation and is offered exclusively for Ford vehicles.
- Where is the data logger installed in my vehicle?
Your Ford Dealer attaches the data logger to the OBD II interface. The exact position in the vehicle interior varies by model.
- Should I worry that my vehicle will be damaged when fitting or detaching the data logger?
No, as long as your Authorised Ford Dealer fits the data logger to your vehicle. If you plan to remove the data logger yourself, please ask your Ford Dealer what you need to consider.
- Could cleaning the interior compromise the data logger’s functionality?
No. The data logger will continue to function even after cleaning the vehicle and its interior.
- Can using a mobile phone compromise the data logger’s functionality?
No. You can use your mobile phone as usual.
- Does the data logger drain the battery?
No. The data logger doesn’t drain the battery as it turns into a "sleep" mode once the ignition is turned off.
- Will the data logger interfere with any vehicle electronics?
No. The data logger is fully tested and will not affect vehicle electronics in any way.
- Could a navigation system have any negative impact on the data logger’s functionality?
No. The data logger and navigation system function independently of each other.
- How do I receive my personal Ford Econo Check report?
The Ford Econo Check report is sent to you conveniently by email as a PDF document. That’s why it’s important for you to specify your email address on the data declaration form.
- How is my annual saving potential calculated?
Your annual saving potential is based on your shifting, speed and anticipation behaviour. The values generated from the 7-day evaluation period are projected for a whole year considering the latest average fuel prices.
- What is considered to be hard braking and hard acceleration outlined in the customer report (see page 2, left-hand center graphic)?
Accelerations and declarations exceeding 0.5 g (gravitation g = 9.81 m/sec²) are considered as hard accelerations or declarations. The Ford Econo Check software uses defined acceleration / deceleration thresholds which exceed normal driving practice and are being regarded as acceleration / deceleration in case of emergency.
- What happens if the customer does not return the data logger?
In this case the customer cannot receive a personal Ford Econo Check report.
- What is Ford Econo Check?
A vehicle health check and a personal post driving style analysis based on Eco Driving criteria, such as anticipation, shifting and speed.
- How long does the Ford Econo Check take?
Once your Ford dealer has finished the vehicle check, you have to drive for 7 days with the data logger. Then, after having returned the data logger, you will receive your personal customer report by e-mail within a few days.
- Who is the Ford Econo Check targeted at?
To all owners of eligible Ford vehicles built from 1998 onwards. In case of any doubt, please ask your Ford Dealer.
- What are the customer benefits?
You can be assured that all fuel- and safety-related parts are in a good condition prior to starting the driving cycle. Improving your driving style according to the individual driving tips means saving fuel = saving money = reducing your carbon footprint.
- Is any personal info/data stored on the data logger about the driver/customer?
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is captured, depending on the vehicle application. Once the data has been extracted to create the personal report, you can be ensured that all customer data will be deleted.
- What happens if the data logger is damaged or stops working?
In the unlikely event that the data logger is damaged or does not work, please contact your Ford Dealer.
- My typical driving profile (home to work / family / shopping) contains more than 90% city and the rest is motorway. Do I have a chance to improve my fuel saving potential?
Yes, and in particular anticipation and shifting will have the most fuel saving potential influence under these driving conditions.
- How does Ford Econo Check determine/calculate the estimated fuel saving potential?
By use of a mathematical algorithm based on homologated vehicle fuel consumption and recognition of the three key parameters: anticipation, up-shifting and high speed.
- How is Ford Econo Check related to Ford Eco-Driving?
Ford Econo Check refers to standard Eco-Driving recommendations.
- On which basis is my personal monetary saving potential calculated?
Your personal monetary saving potential is calculated on latest national average fuel prices which are updated on a weekly basis.
Participating Dealers
| Ford Econo Check Participating Dealers |
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| Dealer Name | Address | Telephone | ||
| Dooley Motors | Sleaty Roundabout, Carlow |
059 913 1665 | ||
| Bandon Motors Limited | Clonakilty Road, Bandon, Co. Cork |
023 884 4422 | ||
| C.A.B. Motor Company Limited | Monahan Road, Cork |
021 496 3222 | ||
| Cavanagh's of Charleville Limited | Limerick Road, Charleville, Co. Cork |
063 81561 | ||
| Cavanagh's of Fermoy Limited | Cork Road, Fermoy, Co. Cork |
025 42036 | ||
| Cork City Ford Centre | Forge Hill, Airport Road, Cork |
021 431 5650 | ||
| Kellehers of Macroom | Cork Road, Macroom, Co. Cork |
026 41521 | ||
| Hegarty's Auto Services Ltd. | Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal |
074 912 1095 | ||
| Airside Ford | Airside Motor Park, Swords, Co. Dublin |
01 870 8900 | ||
| Ashley Ford | 305 North Circular Road, Dublin 7 |
01 838 0614 | ||
| Appleyard Motors | 15/17 Maple Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin |
01 216 3600 | ||
| Canavan Ford | East Wall Road, Dublin 3 |
01 836 4433 | ||
| Finglas Motors Limited | North Road, Dublin 11 |
01 834 2977 | ||
| Harmonstown Motors Limited | 146, Harmonstown Road, Raheny, Dublin 5 |
01 831 1242 | ||
| Lillis-O'Donnell Limited | Red Cow Roundabout, Naas Road, Dublin 22 |
01 459 4311 | ||
| Rialto Ford | Herberton Road, Dublin 12 |
01 4542755 | ||
| Higgins Motorpark Limited | Headford Road, Galway |
091 741 100 | ||
| Killarney Autos Limited | Park Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry |
064 663 1355 | ||
| M.A. Finlay& Sons (Newbridge) Ltd. | Main Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare |
045 431 725 | ||
| Barry Pender Motors Limited | Dublin Road, Kilkenny |
056 776 5777 | ||
| Downey's Auto Stop Limited | Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois |
057 862 2048 | ||
| Lyons of Limerick Limited | Ballysimon, Limerick |
061 413 344 | ||
| Byrne & Maguire Limited | Dublin Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth |
042 933 1171 | ||
| J.J. Griffith Limited | James Street, Claremorris, Co. Mayo |
094 937 1055 | ||
| Navan Ford Centre | Liscarton, Kells Road, Navan, Co. Meath |
046 902 3456 | ||
| Colton Ford - Tullamore | Clara Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly |
057 936 3800 | ||
| Henderson Motorpark Limited | Bundoran Road, Sligo |
071 914 5286 | ||
| Colton Ford - Mullingar | Lough Sheever Corporate Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath |
044 934 8403 | ||
| J.A. Boland & Son (Wexford) Limited | Ferrybank, Wexford |
053 912 3711 | ||