2019 Ford Explorer FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
22
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
27
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
17
Hwy
24
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,400 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 409 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 13.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- GVWR
- Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.3L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2019 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD
Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 16.4% |
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
278
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Investigations
Recall History5
Source: NHTSARelated
Ford Explorer FWD MPG History
See how this model's fuel economy changed by year