2005 Ford Explorer
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
16
Combined MPG
14
City MPG
19
Highway MPG
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Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2005 Ford Explorer
- Combined fuel economy: 16 MPG (14 city / 19 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $3,750
- CO₂ emissions: 555 grams/mile
Specifications
| Make | Ford · Company Profile |
| Model | Explorer |
| Year | 2005 |
| Class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Size | 4.0L |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $3281 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $273 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $22¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
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Ford Explorer — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | ↑ |
| 2025 | 24 | ↑ |
| 2024 | 24 | ↑ |
| 2023 | 27 | ↑ |
| 2022 | 27 | ↑ |
| 2021 | 27 | ↑ |
| 2020 | 28 | ↑ |
| 2019 | 22 | ↑ |
| 2018 | 22 | ↑ |
| 2017 | 22 | ↑ |
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