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Ford Explorer Fuel Economy (L/100km)

Model Year	Body/Powertrain	L/100km
2006	2006 4dr SUV 292-hp 4.6L V8 6-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	15.76	See all data
With the engine, transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2006 Ford Explorer has been averaging 15.76 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers). The 2006 Ford Explorers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 73 kilometers per hour (about 37.4 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (17 percent), in heavy traffic (4.4 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent). In addition, the average 2006 Ford Explorer in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2006	2006 4dr SUV 292-hp 4.6L V8 6-sp automatic RWD	13.07	See all data

2006	2006 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic 4WD w/low range	14.58	See all data

2006	2006 4dr SUV 210-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic RWD	13.21	See all data

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

2006 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 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