2025 Ford Explorer fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2025 Ford Explorer. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 29 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 20 to 24 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 20 and 29 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,800 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 RWD Automatic 10-spd | 4-cyl 2.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 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 AWD Automatic 10-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Explorer RWD Automatic (S10) | 6-cyl 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Explorer RWD Automatic 10-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic (S10) | 6-cyl 3.0L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,800 per year in fuel, versus $3,350 for the least efficient.