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2010 Ford Explorer MPG & fuel economy

The 2010 Ford Explorer is a full-size pickup offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2009 model. Among 13 full-size pickups rated for 2010, it ranks 7th 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 · 21 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, 2010 #7 of 13 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2010 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 8.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway218.911.2
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 2010 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1GMC Sierra Hybrid22 MPG $2,114
  2. 2Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3GMC Sierra18 MPG $2,583
  4. 4Chevrolet Silverado18 MPG $2,583
  5. 5Dodge Dakota Pickup17 MPG $2,735
  6. 7Ford Explorer17 MPG $2,735
  7. 13Nissan Titan15 MPG $3,100
2010 ExplorerOther full-size pickupsClass 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

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.6L 8-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
523 g/mi

2010 Ford Explorer vs. rivals

vs Dodge Dakota Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Tundra 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Raider Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Ridgeline 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Sierra saves $152/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Silverado saves $152/yr vs Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Explorer saves $171/yr vs Nissan Titan 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Explorer saves $365/yr vs GMC Sierra Hybrid 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Sierra Hybrid saves $622/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Silverado Hybrid saves $622/yr vs Hummer H3T 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Explorer saves $171/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Ford Explorer?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway); ratings range from 15 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2010 Ford Explorer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2010 Ford Explorer?

The 2010 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 8.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2010 Ford Explorer per year?

About $2,735 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $18.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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