[LouB]

Thanks for your very informative reply. I didn't know that this body style was called "Whale", but I can see why it is. Our 1995 Vic was much "sleeker" front and back, and I can see why it was called "Aero" design. I really wish that Ford had stayed with that design for the Vic.

I looked at the door stickers, but I don't see a gear ratio. All that I see are gross weights and vin numbers.

We've already changed the air filter, and from the previous owner's maintenance log, we know that the fuel filter was changed not too long ago. From the log, it appears that the car has had its plugs replaced twice, the last time about 2006.

We love the car, but we were just wondering why the mileage wasn't as good as the older one, and thanks to you, I understand it a lot better.

Louis