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Ford Explorer Fuel Economy Data

4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic RWD

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
flat med light 22 24 26 29 70 16.000
flat light light 21 23 26 30 70 14.000
flat med hvy 85 10 0 5 75 17.000
flat light none 10 80 10 0 N/A 20.000
flat med none 0 15 0 85 70 22.000
flat light light 25 25 25 25 65 17.053
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flat med none 0 0 75 25 70 18.000
flat med none 0 0 75 25 70 18.000
flat light light 15 30 15 40 70 21.212

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2006 Ford Explorer

2006 Ford Explorer Real Gas Mileage: 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 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 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
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Could be better see full Ford Explorer review
 

2006 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.