2024 Ford Explorer FFV AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
City
17
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
Combined
20
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 10-spd
Gasoline or E85 FFV
City
17
Hwy
24
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,400

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
444 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
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
3.3L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline
Alt Fuel
E85

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,368/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,468/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,916/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,102/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,392/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,383/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,193/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,464/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,258/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,336/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 20 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 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 Probability15.1%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
15
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History8

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems15 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 15 owner complaints for the 2024 Ford Explorer FFV AWD. Top reported issues include visibility / wipers, suspension and steering. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Visibility / Wipers
3
Suspension
3
Steering
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Engine
1
Electrical System
1
Power Train
1
Locks & Latches
1

2024 Ford Explorer FFV AWD problems by category: Visibility / Wipers: 3 complaints, Suspension: 3 complaints, Steering: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Locks & Latches: 1 complaints.

0
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 01/12/2025ODI#11635531
Purchased new from dealer. At 3500 miles, noticed rattling and clunking noise under front end, more noticeable at speeds less than 35. Took to dealer who diagnosed as worn struts, saying shocks and s…
SteeringFiled: 12/30/2024ODI#11633176
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-40 MPH in cold weather, the vehicle started making an abnormal clunking and rattling sound near the wheels. The…
Visibility / WipersFiled: 11/04/2024ODI#11623413
There is a distortion in the front windshield affecting my ability to see the front right corner of my vehicle. I was leaving a restaurant in the dark and the distortion affected the headlights to the…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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