2017 Ford Explorer Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2017 Ford Explorer (18–22 MPG combined) across 7 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Engine
4-cyl, 2.3 L; 6-cyl, 3.5 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG
18–22 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$3,050–$3,700
Configurations
7

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 2017 Ford Explorer. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 2.3 L · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive182521$3,200430 g/mi
6-cyl 3.5 L · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive1622–2318–19$3,550–$3,700475–494 g/mi
4-cyl 2.3 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive192722$3,050408 g/mi
6-cyl 3.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive172420$3,350452 g/mi

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 2017 Ford Explorer (7 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
Explorer 2WD FFVFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)63.5Regular Gasoline172420$3,350
Explorer AWDAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)42.3Regular Gasoline182521$3,200
Explorer AWDAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)63.5Regular Gasoline162319$3,550
Explorer AWDAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)63.5Regular Gasoline162218$3,700
Explorer AWD FFVAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)63.5Regular Gasoline162319$3,550
Explorer FWDFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)42.3Regular Gasoline192722$3,050
Explorer FWDFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)63.5Regular Gasoline172420$3,350

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2017 Ford Explorer?

According to EPA data, the 2017 Ford Explorer is rated at 18–22 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2017 Ford Explorer have?

The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.

What fuel type does the 2017 Ford Explorer use?

It uses Regular Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2017 Ford Explorer?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,050 to $3,700.