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Ford Explorer MPG

MPG	Number of Vehicles
9 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
10 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
11 miles per gallon	2 vehicles
12 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
13 miles per gallon	6 vehicles
14 miles per gallon	11 vehicles
15 miles per gallon	11 vehicles
16 miles per gallon	21 vehicles
17 miles per gallon	17 vehicles
18 miles per gallon	16 vehicles
19 miles per gallon	17 vehicles
20 miles per gallon	14 vehicles
21 miles per gallon	6 vehicles
22 miles per gallon	4 vehicles
23 miles per gallon	1 vehicles

Model Year	Body/Powertrain	MPG
2017	2017 4dr SUV turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD	18.5	See all data
With the turbocharged 365hp 3.0L V6 engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2017 Ford Explorer has been averaging 18.5 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2017 Ford Explorers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 20 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (5 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition, the average 2017 Ford Explorer in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
2015	2015 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD	20.9	See all data

2013	2013 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD	21.8	See all data

2012	2012 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD	18.44	See all data

2012	2012 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	21.4	See all data

2011	2011 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp automatic AWD	22	See all data

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2011	2011 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	15.6	See all data

2009	2009 4dr SUV 292-hp 4.6L V8 6-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	18.5	See all data

2009	2009 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	19.25	See all data

2008	2008 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic AWD	16.6	See all data

2008	2008 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	16.46	See all data

2008	2008 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic RWD	16.5	See all data

2007	2007 4dr SUV 292-hp 4.6L V8 6-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	17.16	See all data

2007	2007 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	17.73	See all data

2006	2006 4dr SUV 292-hp 4.6L V8 6-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	15.07	See all data

2006	2006 4dr SUV 292-hp 4.6L V8 6-sp automatic RWD	18.3	See all data

2006	2006 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	16.4	See all data

2006	2006 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic RWD	18.14	See all data

2005	2005 4dr SUV 292-hp 4.6L V8 6-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	16.4	See all data

2005	2005 4dr SUV 292-hp 4.6L V8 6-sp automatic RWD	17.5	See all data

2005	2005 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	13.25	See all data

2005	2005 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic RWD	18	See all data

2004	2004 4dr SUV 239-hp 4.6L V8 5-sp automatic AWD	16.67	See all data

2004	2004 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic AWD	16.89	See all data

2004	2004 4dr SUV 292-hp 4.6L V8 6-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	13.17	See all data

2004	2004 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	18.76	See all data

2003	2003 4dr SUV 292-hp 4.6L V8 6-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	14.42	See all data

2003	2003 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	17.57	See all data

2003	2003 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic RWD	17.8	See all data

2002	2002 4dr SUV 292-hp 4.6L V8 6-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	16.06	See all data

2002	2002 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	19.24	See all data

2002	2002 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic RWD	18.17	See all data

2002	2002 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp manual 4WD w/low range	17	See all data

2001	2001 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	11.4	See all data

2000	2000 4dr SUV 292-hp 4.6L V8 6-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	17.81	See all data

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	We initially went in looking for a commuter vehicle with High mpg... but the sport they had jumped out at us and we were on the hunt for one... in the wife's daily 45 mile drive to work she's averaging 20 mpg which is comparable to the Audi's 4 cylinder and my truck's 8 cylinder. see full Ford Explorer review
2011	4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Best in Class all that needs to be said. see full Ford Explorer review
2011	4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	For such a beast I'm pleased with the gas mileage. I average 19-21 in almost all city/suburban stoplight and rush hour driving. Highway mileage drops fast if you drive over 70. Keep it under 70 and I get about 24. see full Ford Explorer review
2003	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	For a mid-sized SUV, fuel economy is still as good or better than many 2008 cross-overs, and has all of the luxury features I like. see full Ford Explorer review

Ford Explorer Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Not really bad, but not that great either. To be expected for a vehicle this heavy see full Ford Explorer review
2006	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	13-15 mpg around town, ouch! see full Ford Explorer review
2005	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	Could be better see full Ford Explorer review
2005	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	wish it was higher. Part of our problem is that wanted and bought a model with the towing package. The lower gearing does impact fuel economy see full Ford Explorer review
2004	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	13 - 14.5 for a V6! Ridiculous. see full Ford Explorer review
2004	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Gets poor fuel economy, but that is expected from a large SUV see full Ford Explorer review
2002	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	17 miles to the gallon on a six. see full Ford Explorer review
2002	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	For a low output V6 (210hp) I would expect better gas mileage for this 4,400 suv. I average 14 to 18 mpg per tank depending on mix of city/highway. see full Ford Explorer review

Ford Explorer MPG

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer Gas Mileage (MPG)