I have a 2006 XLT, V6, 4x4. It's getting at most 15 mpg. I am seriously thinking about changing to a 4 cyl. Need to hear from 4 cyl owners to let me know what they are really getting as mileage. I have heard big numbers as well as 16-17mpg. Really need to make informed decision before spending more money. Would also like to hear what 4 cyl fwd owners are really getting and how these handle. Theres' so much fluff out there, we recently bought our escape thinking we would get a little better mileage. I will test drive the 4 cyl but it helps to hear from real owners - not salesman and pages boasting higher than reality mileage! Thank You. I don't want to invest in a 4cyl 4x4 if I am only going to gain 1 mpg!