2016 Ford Explorer fuel economy
The EPA lists 7 versions of the 2016 Ford Explorer. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 22 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 19 city / 27 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 18 to 22 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 19 and 27 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,050 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer FWD Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.3L | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Explorer 2WD FFV Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.5L FFV | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Explorer FWD Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.5L | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
| Explorer AWD FFV Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.5L FFV | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.5L | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,050 per year in fuel, versus $3,700 for the least efficient.