2026 Ford Explorer mpg
Combined mpg, Active RWD
24mpg
- 20 city, 29 highway.
- Top 40% of 139 SUVs (2026).
- 15 trims: 20 to 24 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active RWD | 2.3L | RWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| Active w/100A Pkg RWD | 2.3L 4cyl | RWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| Active (200A) RWD | 2.3L | RWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| Active w/200A Pkg RWD | 2.3L 4cyl | RWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| ST-Line RWD | 2.3L | RWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| Platinum RWD | 2.3L | RWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| Active 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $1,670 |
| Active w/100A Pkg 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $1,670 |
| Active (200A) 4WD | 2.3L | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 23 | N/A | N/A | $1,670 |
| Active w/200A Pkg 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $1,670 |
| ST-Line 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $1,670 |
| Platinum 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $1,670 |
| Tremor 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 19 | 23 | 21 | 17.9 | 376 | $1,829 |
| ST RWD | 3.0L | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | 20.2 | 424 | $1,829 |
| ST 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 18 | 25 | 20 | 20.2 | 404 | $1,920 |
Fuel cost
Active RWD, 24 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,600
- Per month
- $133
- Per mile
- 13.3 cents
- Fill the tank
- $57.28
- Top trim: ST 4WD. $1,920 a year. $320 more than the Active RWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.4 | $11.03 |
| 300 miles | 10.3 | $33.10 |
| 500 miles | 17.2 | $55.17 |
| 1,000 miles | 34.5 | $110 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $116
- Per year
- $1,387
- Miles a month
- 867
Active RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 24 mpg good? Yes. Beats 52% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | Active RWD | 24 mpg | |
| 2026 Ford Expedition | XL SSV 4WD | 18 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Chevrolet Traverse | LT FWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | Sport 2WD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | XLE AWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Laredo 4x2 | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Nissan Pathfinder | S 2WD | 23 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
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