2000 Ford Explorer 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
City
14
MPG
Highway
19
MPG
Combined
16
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 10 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
16.4MPG average+2.7% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 16 MPG · Owner reported avg: 16.4 MPG
Range: 13–25 MPG
Driving mix: City 57% / Highway 43%
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 10 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 16 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 5-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
19
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $4,200/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
19
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $4,200/yr
Automatic 5-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
18
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $4,500/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
13
Hwy
18
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $4,500/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,500 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,500 |
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
- SUV/Crossover
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
- Induction Type
- SOHC
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$4,209/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,585/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,645/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,878/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$4,239/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$4,228/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$5,242/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,329/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$4,073/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$4,170/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $4,209/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $5,585/yrHIGHEST | +$1,376 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $3,645/yrLOWEST | $-564 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $3,878/yr | $-331 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $4,239/yr | +$30 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $4,228/yr | +$19 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $5,242/yr | +$1,033 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $4,329/yr | +$120 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $4,073/yr | $-136 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $4,170/yr | $-39 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 16 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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Ford Explorer 4WD MPG History
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