2026 Ford Explorer Tremor AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
23
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
17
Hwy
22
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
424 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3L 4-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
2.3L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
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$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems9 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 9 owner complaints for the 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor AWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), electrical system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Electrical System
2
Engine
2
Power Train
1
Speed Control
1
Visibility / Wipers
1

2026 Ford Explorer Tremor AWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 05/13/2026ODI#11737723
During driving all safety systems shutdown and give warning of fault Has happened multiple times at different speeds.
Power TrainFiled: 05/13/2026ODI#11737580
At approximately 1,700 miles, my brand-new 2026 Ford Explorer ST (3.0L EcoBoost) suffered a sudden, catastrophic engine failure while driving, causing an immediate and dangerous loss of motive power. …
EngineFiled: 04/23/2026ODI#11733462
While driving my new Ford explorer, with 638 miles on it, on the highway I heard a loud pop, and lost power steering. I was barely able to pull the vehicle over to the shoulder to get off the highway.…

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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