2020 Ford Explorer
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
28
Combined MPG
27
City MPG
29
Highway MPG
5/5
Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2020 Ford Explorer
- Combined fuel economy: 28 MPG (27 city / 29 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $2,150
- CO₂ emissions: 322 grams/mile
- NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars
- Recalls: 30
Specifications
| Make | Ford · Company Profile |
| Model | Explorer |
| Year | 2020 |
| Class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Size | 3.3L |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 6/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 6/10 |
NHTSA Safety Ratings
| Overall | 5/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5/5 |
| Side Crash | 5/5 |
| Rollover | 4/5 |
| Recalls | 30 |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $1875 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $156 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $12¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
Compare This Car
Ford Explorer — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | ↓ |
| 2025 | 24 | ↓ |
| 2024 | 24 | ↓ |
| 2023 | 27 | ↓ |
| 2022 | 27 | ↓ |
| 2021 | 27 | ↓ |
| 2019 | 22 | ↓ |
| 2018 | 22 | ↓ |
| 2017 | 22 | ↓ |
| 2016 | 22 | ↓ |
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