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.
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2011
4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
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.
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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.
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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
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
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2004
4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
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.
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Ford Explorer Gas Mileage (MPG)
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Ford Explorer
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
5-speed automatic RWD
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
5-speed automatic AWD
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range