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1992 Ford Explorer MPG & fuel economy

The 1992 Ford Explorer is a special purpose vehicle offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 17 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1991 model. Among 44 special purpose vehicles rated for 1992, it ranks 23rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1992 #23 of 44 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1992 Ford Explorer's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	20	8.5	11.8
Combined	17	7.2	13.8

How it ranks among 1992 Special Purpose Vehicles

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1Subaru Loyale25 MPG $1,860
2Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
3Geo Tracker23 MPG $2,022
4Suzuki Sidekick23 MPG $2,022
5Nissan Axxess21 MPG $2,214
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23Ford Explorer17 MPG $2,735
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44Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558

1992 ExplorerOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,735/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Explorer MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Explorer 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Explorer 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Explorer 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Explorer 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.0L 6-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 523 g/mi

1992 Ford Explorer vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Blazer 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Jimmy 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Rodeo 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Wrangler 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda Navajo 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Lumina/APV Minivan 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Lumina/APV Minivan saves $152/yr vs Nissan Pathfinder 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Explorer saves $171/yr vs Isuzu Trooper 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Explorer saves $365/yr vs Mitsubishi Montero 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Explorer saves $365/yr vs Chevrolet Postal Cab Chassis 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Explorer saves $365/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1992 Ford Explorer?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1992 Ford Explorer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1992 Ford Explorer?