Ford Explorer Specs, MPG & Trims by Year
EPA fuel-economy and specification data for the Ford Explorer, model years 1991–2027. The latest model year is shown first below.
Latest model year: 2027
- Body class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 3.0 L; 4-cyl, 2.3 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Configurations
- 8
- Combined MPG
- 19–23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,900–$3,550
View the full 2027 Ford Explorer specs, MPG and trims
Across all 37 model years, EPA combined ratings span 14–39 MPG/MPGe.
All model years
| Year | Body class | Combined | Configurations | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 19–23 MPG | 8 | $2,900–$3,550 |
| 2026 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 19–24 MPG | 6 | $2,800–$3,550 |
| 2025 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 20–24 MPG | 6 | $2,800–$3,350 |
| 2024 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20–24 MPG | 8 | $2,800–$3,350 |
| 2023 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20–27 MPG | 17 | $2,500–$3,350 |
| 2022 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 19–27 MPG | 15 | $2,500–$3,550 |
| 2021 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 19–27 MPG | 10 | $2,500–$3,550 |
| 2020 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 19–28 MPG | 6 | $2,400–$3,550 |
| 2019 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18–22 MPG | 7 | $3,050–$3,700 |
| 2018 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18–22 MPG | 7 | $3,050–$3,700 |
| 2017 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18–22 MPG | 7 | $3,050–$3,700 |
| 2016 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18–22 MPG | 7 | $3,050–$3,700 |
| 2015 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18–23 MPG | 6 | $2,900–$3,700 |
| 2014 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18–23 MPG | 6 | $2,900–$3,700 |
| 2013 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18–23 MPG | 6 | $2,900–$3,700 |
| 2012 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 19–23 MPG | 3 | $2,900–$3,550 |
| 2011 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 19–20 MPG | 4 | $3,350–$3,550 |
| 2010 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 15–17 MPG | 8 | $3,950–$4,450 |
| 2009 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 15–17 MPG | 8 | $3,950–$4,450 |
| 2008 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 15–16 MPG | 8 | $4,200–$4,450 |
| 2007 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 15–16 MPG | 8 | $4,200–$4,450 |
| 2006 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 15–16 MPG | 4 | $4,200–$4,450 |
| 2005 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 14–16 MPG | 8 | $4,200–$4,800 |
| 2004 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15–16 MPG | 8 | $4,200–$4,450 |
| 2003 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 15–17 MPG | 12 | $3,950–$4,450 |
| 2002 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 14–39 MPG/MPGe | 17 | $1,950–$4,800 |
| 2001 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 15–39 MPG/MPGe | 19 | $1,950–$4,450 |
| 2000 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 15–18 MPG | 8 | $3,700–$4,450 |
| 1999 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 14–18 MPG | 7 | $3,700–$4,800 |
| 1998 | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD | 14–17 MPG | 8 | $3,950–$4,800 |
| 1997 | Special Purpose Vehicles | 14–18 MPG | 8 | $3,700–$4,800 |
| 1996 | Special Purpose Vehicles | 14–18 MPG | 6 | $3,700–$4,800 |
| 1995 | Special Purpose Vehicles | 15–18 MPG | 4 | $3,700–$4,450 |
| 1994 | Special Purpose Vehicles | 15–18 MPG | 4 | $3,700–$4,450 |
| 1993 | Special Purpose Vehicles | 16–18 MPG | 4 | $3,700–$4,200 |
| 1992 | Special Purpose Vehicles | 15–17 MPG | 4 | $3,950–$4,450 |
| 1991 | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicles | 16–18 MPG | 4 | $3,700–$4,200 |