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2008 Ford Explorer MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Ford Explorer is a full-size pickup offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2007 model. Among 15 full-size pickups rated for 2008, it ranks 9th 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, 2008 #9 of 15 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 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 2008 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Dodge Dakota Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  2. 2Mitsubishi Raider Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  3. 3GMC Sierra17 MPG $2,735
  4. 4Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup17 MPG $2,735
  5. 5Chevrolet Silverado17 MPG $2,735
  6. 9Ford Explorer16 MPG $2,906
  7. 15Saleen S331 Family13 MPG $4,558
2008 ExplorerOther full-size pickupsClass 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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4 EPA-rated configurations

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

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

2008 Ford Explorer vs. rivals

vs GMC Sierra 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Sierra saves $171/yr vs Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Ram 1500 Pickup saves $171/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Silverado saves $171/yr vs Toyota Tundra 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Tundra saves $171/yr vs Honda Ridgeline 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Ridgeline saves $171/yr vs Dodge Dakota Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Dakota Pickup saves $323/yr vs Nissan Titan 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Explorer saves $415/yr vs Roush Performance F150 13 MPG · $4,558/yr Explorer saves $1,651/yr vs Tecstar, LP Foose F150 13 MPG · $4,558/yr Explorer saves $1,651/yr vs Lincoln Mark LT 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Explorer saves $415/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Ford Explorer?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Ford Explorer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Ford Explorer?

The 2008 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 2008 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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