1998 Ford Explorer 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
City
14
MPG
Highway
18
MPG
Combined
16
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
16.4MPG average+2.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 16 MPG · Owner reported avg: 16.4 MPG
Range: 15–18 MPG
Driving mix: City 50% / Highway 50%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 16.4 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 16 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
18
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $4,200/yr
Automatic 5-spd
Regular
City
13
Hwy
18
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $4,500/yr
Automatic 5-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
18
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $4,500/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
12
Hwy
17
Comb
14
Fuel cost: $4,800/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,500 |
| Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,500 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,200
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-9,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 555 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 18.6 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 5L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 4L, 6-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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