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1996 Ford Explorer MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Ford Explorer is a special purpose vehicle offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 18 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1995 model. Among 39 special purpose vehicles rated for 1996, it ranks 15th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 16 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1996 #15 of 39 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1996 Ford Explorer's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	16	6.8	14.7
Highway	21	8.9	11.2
Combined	18	7.7	13.1

How it ranks among 1996 Special Purpose Vehicles

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1Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
2Geo Tracker22 MPG $2,114
3Suzuki Sidekick22 MPG $2,114
4Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan20 MPG $2,325
5Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager20 MPG $2,325
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15Ford Explorer18 MPG $2,583
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39Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558

1996 ExplorerOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,583/yr

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

Explorer MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Explorer 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Explorer 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Explorer 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Explorer 4WD	Gas	13 MPG	19 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Explorer 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Explorer 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.0L 6-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 494 g/mi

1996 Ford Explorer vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Blazer 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Quest 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler Town and Country 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Villager 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Jimmy 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Rodeo 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Passport 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Funeral Coach/Hearse 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda MPV 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Explorer saves $152/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Ford Explorer?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway); ratings range from 14 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1996 Ford Explorer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Ford Explorer?