2021 Ford Explorer fuel economy
The EPA lists 10 versions of the 2021 Ford Explorer. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 27 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 27 city / 28 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 19 to 27 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 27 and 28 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,500 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 HEV RWD Automatic (S10) | 6-cyl 3.3L Hybrid | Rear-Wheel Drive | 27 | 28 | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| Explorer HEV AWD Automatic (S10) | 6-cyl 3.3L Hybrid | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 26 | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| Explorer RWD Automatic (S10) | 4-cyl 2.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| Explorer RWD Automatic 10-spd | 4-cyl 2.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic (S10) | 4-cyl 2.3L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic 10-spd | 4-cyl 2.3L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Explorer RWD Automatic (S10) | 6-cyl 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Explorer Timberline AWD Automatic (S10) | 4-cyl 2.3L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic (S10) | 6-cyl 3.0L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Explorer FFV AWD Automatic (S10) | 6-cyl 3.3L FFV | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,500 per year in fuel, versus $3,550 for the least efficient.