Electric, hybrid and petrol · 1991–2027
Ford Explorer
MPG, running costs and specs for the Ford Explorer. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 21 mpg, about $2,798 a year in the US.
- MPG
- 21 mpg
- 2026 official · 11.2 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $2,798
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 376 miles
- 67.8 L tank
- Seats
- 7
What a Explorer costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $20.73 per 100 miles | $2,798 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $32.93 per 100 km | $3,622 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $27.04 per 100 km | $3,001 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £31.43 per 100 miles | £2,200 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
U625 (6th generation), 2020–2027
Specs for the 2021 Ford Explorer XLT 2.3L EcoBoost RWD (US-market; most common petrol engine); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- Sixth generation (U625)
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,050 mm
- Width
- 2,004 mm
- Height
- 1,775 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,025 mm
- Ground clearance
- 201 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.8 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,971 kg
- Boot
- 515 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 2,486 L
- Towing (braked)
- 2,404 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.3 L turbocharged inline-4 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,300 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 224 kW
- Torque
- 420 Nm
- Gearbox
- 10-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 67.8 L
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★★
- Airbags
- 8
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- No
U502 (5th generation), 2011–2019
Specs for the 3.5 V6 XLT AWD; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- U502 (5th generation)
- Built
- 2011-2019
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,047 mm
- Width
- 2,148 mm
- Height
- 1,778 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,865 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,051 kg
- Boot
- 595 L
- Towing (braked)
- 2,268 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,879 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 216 kW
- Torque
- 420 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 11.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★★
U251 (4th generation), 2006–2010
Specs for the 4.0 V6 XLT; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- U251 (4th generation)
- Built
- 2006-2010
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,912 mm
- Width
- 1,862 mm
- Height
- 1,849 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,888 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,822 kg
- Boot
- 2,410 L
Engine
- Engine
- 4.0 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 4,308 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 185 kW
- Torque
- 376 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 85 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
U152 (3rd generation), 2002–2005
Specs for the 4.0 V6 XLT; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- U152 (3rd generation)
- Built
- 2002-2005
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,863 mm
- Width
- 1,847 mm
- Height
- 1,838 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,888 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,928 kg
- Boot
- 2,440 L
Engine
- Engine
- 4.0 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 4,605 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 196 kW
- Torque
- 394 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 85 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Second generation (UN105/UN150), 1999
Specs for the 1999 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD, 4.0 L V6 petrol, 5-speed automatic (US-market); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Generation
- Second generation (UN105/UN150)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,844 mm
- Width
- 1,783 mm
- Height
- 1,714 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,835 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.4 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,874 kg
- Boot
- 1,206 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 2,294 L
Engine
- Engine
- 4.0 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,996 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 157 kW
- Torque
- 325 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 79.5 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 15.3 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 15.1 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 13.2 L/100km | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Electric | 54.1 kWh/100km | 1.1 mi/kWh | 39 MPGe | 61 km |
| 2001 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Electric | 54.1 kWh/100km | 1.1 mi/kWh | 39 MPGe | 61 km |
| 2000 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 1997 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 1996 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 1995 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 1994 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
Ford Explorer questions
What MPG does the Ford Explorer get?
The 2026 Ford Explorer gets 21 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (11.2 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Ford Explorer cost to run a year in the US?
About $2,798 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a Ford Explorer go on a full tank?
About 376 miles (605 km) from its 67.8 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Ford Explorer tow?
2,404 kg braked, for the 2021 Ford Explorer XLT 2.3L EcoBoost RWD (US-market; most common petrol engine).
How big is the Ford Explorer's trunk?
515 L, for the 2021 Ford Explorer XLT 2.3L EcoBoost RWD (US-market; most common petrol engine).
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