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Explorer RWD

U.S. fuel economy and specifications from the EPA.

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24Best combined MPG2020 model year

2020–2027Model years8 with EPA ratings

23Rated configurationsDrive, transmission and engine

2.3–3 LEngine sizeDisplacement

Best combined MPG by model year

The highest EPA rating among each year's configurations.

2020 24 MPG

2021 24 MPG

2022 24 MPG

2023 24 MPG

2024 24 MPG

2025 24 MPG

2026 24 MPG

2027 23 MPG

Model year

3 configurations.

Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S10)

Regular gasoline · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Combined MPG: 20
Engine displacement: 3.0 L
Cylinders: 6

EPA listing for this configuration

Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic 10-spd

Regular gasoline · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Combined MPG: 23
Engine displacement: 2.3 L
Cylinders: 4

EPA listing for this configuration

Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic 10-spd

Regular gasoline · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Combined MPG: 21
Engine displacement: 3.0 L
Cylinders: 6

EPA listing for this configuration

Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S10)

Regular gasoline · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Combined MPG: 21
Engine displacement: 3.0 L
Cylinders: 6

EPA listing for this configuration

Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic 10-spd

Regular gasoline · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Combined MPG: 21
Engine displacement: 3.0 L
Cylinders: 6

EPA listing for this configuration

Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic 10-spd

Regular gasoline · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Combined MPG: 24
Engine displacement: 2.3 L
Cylinders: 4

EPA listing for this configuration

2025 EPA test-car reference

Engine ratings from the EPA test-car reference.

Engine rated hp	Displacement	Transmission	Drive
300	2.3 L	Automatic · 10 gears	2-Wheel Drive, Rear
400	3.0 L	Automatic · 10 gears	2-Wheel Drive, Rear
400	3.0 L	Semi-Automatic · 10 gears	2-Wheel Drive, Rear

EPA test-car source

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