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2001 Ford Explorer MPG & fuel economy

The 2001 Ford Explorer is a SUV offered in 11 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 18 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2000 model. Among 50 SUVs rated for 2001, it ranks 18th 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 · 20 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, 2001 #18 of 50 SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2001 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 8.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	16	6.8	14.7
Highway	20	8.5	11.8
Combined	18	7.7	13.1

How it ranks among 2001 SUVs

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1Toyota RAV4 EV72 MPGe $1,269
2Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
3Suzuki Vitara23 MPG $2,022
4Ford Escape23 MPG $2,022
5Mazda Tribute23 MPG $2,022
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18Ford Explorer18 MPG $2,583
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50Lincoln Navigator12 MPG $4,938

2001 ExplorerOther SUVsClass 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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11 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Explorer Sport 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	20 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Explorer Sport Trac 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	19 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic Explorer 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic Explorer USPS 2WD FFV	Flex-fuel	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic Explorer Sport Trac 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Explorer Sport Trac 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic Explorer Sport Trac 4WD	Gas	13 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Explorer 2WD	Gas	13 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Explorer 4WD	Gas	13 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic Explorer Sport 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic Explorer USPS 4WD FFV	Flex-fuel	13 MPG	17 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: 494 g/mi

2001 Ford Explorer vs. rivals

vs Jeep Cherokee 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Rodeo 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Montero Sport 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Sportage 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Sportage saves $136/yr vs Nissan Xterra 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Xterra saves $136/yr vs Jeep Wrangler 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Explorer saves $152/yr vs Ford Explorer EV 39 MPGe · $2,349/yr Explorer EV saves $234/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2001 Ford Explorer EV (39 MPGe)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2001 Ford Explorer?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2001 Ford Explorer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2001 Ford Explorer?