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2027 Ford Explorer MPG & fuel economy

The 2027 Ford Explorer is a midsize or large SUV offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2026 model. Among 58 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2027, it ranks 19th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2027 #19 of 58 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2027 Ford Explorer's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	28	11.9	8.4
Combined	23	9.8	10.2

How it ranks among 2027 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1BMW iX3118 MPGe $772
2Volvo EX60118 MPGe $772
3Mercedes-Benz EQS114 MPGe $799
4Lucid Gravity111 MPGe $818
5Cadillac Optiq105 MPGe $867
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19Ford Explorer23 MPG $2,022
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58Rolls-Royce Cullinan13 MPG $4,558

2027 ExplorerOther midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,325/yr

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

Explorer MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic Explorer RWD	Gas	20 MPG	28 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
Part-time 4WD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic Explorer AWD	Gas	20 MPG	27 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic Explorer RWD	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic Explorer RWD	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
Part-time 4WD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic Explorer AWD	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
Part-time 4WD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic Explorer Tremor AWD	Gas	18 MPG	22 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
Part-time 4WD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic Explorer Tremor AWD	Gas	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.3L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 380 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2027 Ford Explorer vs. rivals

vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Acadia 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Explorer saves $92/yr vs Buick Enclave 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Explorer saves $92/yr vs Chevrolet Traverse 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Explorer saves $92/yr vs Subaru Ascent 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Explorer saves $92/yr vs Kia Telluride 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Explorer saves $92/yr vs Hyundai Palisade 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Explorer saves $92/yr vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Palisade Hybrid saves $654/yr vs VinFast VF 9 68 MPGe · $1,345/yr VF 9 saves $677/yr vs Kia Telluride Hybrid 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Telluride Hybrid saves $693/yr vs VinFast VF 8 73 MPGe · $1,242/yr VF 8 saves $780/yr vs Hyundai Ioniq 9 92 MPGe · $999/yr Ioniq 9 saves $1,023/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2027 Ford Explorer?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2027 Ford Explorer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2027 Ford Explorer?