2020 Ford Explorer RWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
24
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
25.1MPG average+4.6% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 24 MPG · Owner reported avg: 25.1 MPG
Driving mix: City 30% / Highway 70%
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 25.1 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 24 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
21
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S10) | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 370 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 12.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.3L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 10-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- 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
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2020 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD
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 | 15.1% |
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
1,132
Owner Complaints
30
Recalls
3
Investigations
Recall History31
Source: NHTSARelated
Ford Explorer RWD MPG History
See how this model's fuel economy changed by year