2026 Ford Explorer
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
24
Combined MPG
20
City MPG
29
Highway MPG
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Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2026 Ford Explorer
- Combined fuel economy: 24 MPG (20 city / 29 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $2,800
- CO₂ emissions: 377 grams/mile
Specifications
| Make | Ford · Company Profile |
| Model | Explorer |
| Year | 2026 |
| Class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic 10-spd |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Size | 2.3L |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 5/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 5/10 |
| You Save/Spend vs Average | $-2,000 over 5 years |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $2188 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $182 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $15¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
Compare This Car
Ford Explorer — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | = |
| 2024 | 24 | = |
| 2023 | 27 | ↑ |
| 2022 | 27 | ↑ |
| 2021 | 27 | ↑ |
| 2020 | 28 | ↑ |
| 2019 | 22 | ↓ |
| 2018 | 22 | ↓ |
| 2017 | 22 | ↓ |
| 2016 | 22 | ↓ |
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