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2020 Ford Explorer fuel economy

The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2020 Ford Explorer. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 28 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 27 city / 29 highway.

At a glance

Combined
19 to 28 MPG depending on version
City and highway
27 and 29 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,400 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Explorer HEV RWD
Automatic (S10)
6-cyl 3.3L Hybrid Rear-Wheel Drive 272928 MPG $2,400
Explorer HEV AWD
Automatic (S10)
6-cyl 3.3L Hybrid Part-time 4-Wheel Drive 232625 MPG $2,700
Explorer RWD
Automatic (S10)
4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 212824 MPG $2,800
Explorer AWD
Automatic (S10)
4-cyl 2.3L Part-time 4-Wheel Drive 202723 MPG $2,900
Explorer AWD
Automatic (S10)
6-cyl 3.0L Part-time 4-Wheel Drive 182420 MPG $3,350
Explorer FFV AWD
Automatic (S10)
6-cyl 3.3L FFV Part-time 4-Wheel Drive 162319 MPG $3,550
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,400 per year in fuel, versus $3,550 for the least efficient.

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