2026 Ford Explorer
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 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
0
44 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 RWD Automatic (S10) · Regular gasoline | 3 L 6 cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | $19.38 |
| Explorer Tremor AWD Automatic (S10) · Regular gasoline | 2.3 L 4 cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 23 | 21 | $19.38 |
| Explorer AWD Automatic (S10) · Regular gasoline | 3 L 6 cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | $20.34 |
| Explorer Tremor AWD Automatic (S10) · Regular gasoline | 3 L 6 cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | $21.41 |
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
Technical specifications
| Length | 198.7 in (5047 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 78.9 in (2004 mm) |
| Height | 70.2 in (1783 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in (3025 mm) |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in (208 mm) |
| Towing (braked) | 5,000 lb |
| Power | 400 hp |
| Torque | 415 lb-ft (563 Nm) |
| Fuel tank | 20.1 gal (76 L) |
| Cargo space | 16.3 cu ft (462 L) |
| Seats | 6-7 |
Closest matching variant (Explorer RWD); match score 0.75. Dimensions and performance: auto-data.net. Fuel economy above: U.S. EPA.
NHTSA safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ |
Recalls
No recalls on record.
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Recalls, complaints and ratings: NHTSA