2023 Ford Explorer fuel economy
The EPA lists 17 versions of the 2023 Ford Explorer. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 27 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 27 city / 28 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 20 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 10-spd | 6-cyl 3.3L Hybrid | Rear-Wheel Drive | 27 | 28 | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| Explorer Platinum HEV RWD Automatic 10-spd | 6-cyl 3.3L Hybrid | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 | 26 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Explorer HEV AWD Automatic 10-spd | 6-cyl 3.3L Hybrid | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 26 | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| Explorer RWD Automatic 10-spd | 4-cyl 2.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic 10-spd | 4-cyl 2.3L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Explorer Platinum HEV AWD Automatic 10-spd | 6-cyl 3.3L Hybrid | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 24 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Explorer RWD Automatic 10-spd | 4-cyl 2.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic 10-spd | 4-cyl 2.3L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Explorer RWD Automatic 10-spd | 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 | 22 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic 10-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic (S10) | 6-cyl 3.0L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic 10-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic (S10) | 6-cyl 3.0L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Explorer FFV AWD Automatic 10-spd | 6-cyl 3.3L FFV | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Explorer RWD Automatic (S10) | 6-cyl 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Explorer Timberline AWD Automatic (S10) | 4-cyl 2.3L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 21 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,500 per year in fuel, versus $3,350 for the least efficient.