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Ford Explorer Fuel Economy Data

4dr SUV 292-hp 4.6L V8 6-sp automatic 4WD w/low range

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 hvy 0 0 50 50 60 15.500
flat light none 0 0 0 100 62 18.400
flat light none 0 11 0 89 62 15.000
flat med hvy 0 0 100 0 N/A 15.779
flat med hvy 0 0 90 10 65 15.200
hills med light 10 50 0 40 70 13.900
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flat light none 0 50 50 0 N/A 13.889
hills med light 25 25 40 10 70 12.900

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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.