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Ford Explorer Gas Mileage (MPG)

Ford Explorer Gas Mileage (MPG):

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Ford Explorer's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.

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Ford Explorer Gas Mileage

Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 flat lead hvy 20 20 10 50 60 18.0
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 flat lead hvy 20 20 10 50 60 18.0
  Averages flat lead hvy 20 20 10 50 60 18.0
With the 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2005 Ford Explorer fuel economy has been averaging 18.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Ford Explorers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (20 percent), in heavy traffic (20 percent), and in the suburbs (10 percent).

In addition the average 2005 Ford Explorer in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a lead foot and the AC on most or all of the time.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Ford Explorer MPG

Ford Explorer Fuel Economy: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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...<br />
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in the wife&#039;s daily 45 mile drive to work she&#039;s averaging 20 mpg which is comparable to the Audi&#039;s 4 cylinder and my truck&#039;s 8 cylinder.
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.
2011 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Best in Class all that needs to be said.
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.
Ford Explorer Fuel Economy: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2006 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 13-15 mpg around town, ouch!
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 Could be better
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
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
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 13 - 14.5 for a V6! Ridiculous.
2002 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 17 miles to the gallon on a six.
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.