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2004 Ford Explorer MPG & fuel economy

The 2004 Ford Explorer is a SUV offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. That's down 1 MPG from the 2003 model. Among 74 SUVs rated for 2004, it ranks 34th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2004 #34 of 74 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2004 Ford Explorer's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2004 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Saturn Vue23 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Honda CR-V22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Chrysler PT Cruiser22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Ford Escape22 MPG $2,114
  6. 34Ford Explorer16 MPG $2,906
  7. 74Land Rover Discovery12 MPG $4,938
2004 ExplorerOther SUVsClass median: $2,906/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

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD FFV		 Flex-fuel 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD FFV		 Flex-fuel 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Explorer 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Explorer 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Explorer 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Explorer 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline or E85
Engine / motor
4.0L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2004 Ford Explorer vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Blazer 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Pathfinder 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Jimmy 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Bravada 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Mountaineer 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Durango 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet TrailBlazer 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Envoy 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Ascender 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Sorento 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Rainier 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2004 Ford Explorer?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway).

What fuel does the 2004 Ford Explorer use?

Regular gasoline or E85.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2004 Ford Explorer?

The 2004 Ford Explorer's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2004 Ford Explorer per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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