2027 Ford Explorer mpg
Combined mpg, ST-Line RWD
24 mpg
- City
- 20 mpg
- Highway
- 29 mpg
- Tank range
- 430 miles
- 17.9 gal tank
- Every trim
- 20 to 24 mpg
- 11 of 15 trims rated
Top 36% of 78 SUVs with an mpg rating (2027).
12,000 miles a year. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026).
Default power rate: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07.
Combined mpg of 78 SUVs, 2027
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcesources differ
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST-Line RWD | 2.3L | RWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $2,175 |
| Platinum RWD | 2.3L | RWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $2,175 |
| Active w/100A Pkg RWD | 2.3L | RWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $2,175 |
| Active w/200A Pkg RWD | 2.3L | RWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $2,175 |
| ST-Line 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $2,270 |
| Tremor 4WD | 2.3L | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 to 20.2 | Not listed | $2,270 |
| Platinum 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $2,270 |
| Active w/100A Pkg 4WD | 2.3L | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $2,270 |
| Active w/200A Pkg 4WD | 2.3L | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $2,270 |
| ST RWD | 3.0L | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | 20.2 | 424 | $2,486 |
| ST 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 18 | 25 | 20 | 20.2 | 404 | $2,610 |
Fuel cost
ST-Line RWD, 24 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $2,175
- Per month
- $181
- Per mile
- 18.1 cents
- Fill the tank
- $77.87
- Top trim: ST 4WD. $2,610 a year. $435 more than the ST-Line RWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.4 | $15.00 |
| 300 miles | 10.3 | $45.00 |
| 500 miles | 17.2 | $75.00 |
| 1,000 miles | 34.5 | $150 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $157
- Per year
- $1,885
- Miles a month
- 867
ST-Line RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Best mpg trim | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Ford Explorer | ST-Line RWD | 24 mpg | Same trim | |
| 2027 Ford Expedition | XL SSV 4WD | 18 mpg | Same trim | Compare |
| 2027 Chevrolet Traverse | LT FWD | 22 mpg | Same trim | Compare |
| 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Laredo 4x2 | 22 mpg | Laredo Altitude 4x2, 23 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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- Model-level or estimate
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