2025 Ford Explorer
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 6 trims
Combined
24
City 20 · Highway 29
Cost per 100 miles
$16.95
Regular gasoline
Yearly fuel cost
$2,543
15,000 mi
Recalls
20
108 complaints
Cost per 100 miles: $16.95 · Yearly fuel cost: $2,543
Based on 15,000 miles a year and the average regular gasoline price in the US.
Trims
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Cost per 100 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer RWD Automatic 10-spd · Regular gasoline | 2.3 L 4 cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 24 | $16.95 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic 10-spd · Regular gasoline | 2.3 L 4 cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | $17.69 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic 10-spd · Regular gasoline | 3 L 6 cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | $19.38 |
| Explorer RWD Automatic (S10) · Regular gasoline | 3 L 6 cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | $19.38 |
| Explorer RWD Automatic 10-spd · Regular gasoline | 3 L 6 cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | $19.38 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic (S10) · Regular gasoline | 3 L 6 cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | $20.34 |
Fuel economy: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Cheapest states to run this car
- North Carolina · $13.82
- Georgia · $14.65
- Texas · $14.78
- South Carolina · $14.87
- Louisiana · $15.15
- Tennessee · $15.23
Most expensive states
- California · $24.17
- Hawaii · $23.49
- Nevada · $21.44
- Washington · $21.21
- Oregon · $19.62
- Alaska · $19.46
NHTSA safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ |
Recalls
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL (May 27, 2026)
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE (Oct 25, 2024)
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD (Oct 24, 2025)
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS (Aug 23, 2025)
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS (Aug 23, 2024)
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Recalls, complaints and ratings: NHTSA