Ford Explorer MPG

The redesigned 2020 Ford Explorer has star appeal. Salisbury and Mooresville, North Carolina, families find it stylish and spacious—and, as it turns out, highly efficient. Not every midsize SUV earns praise for its fuel economy, but that’s why the Ford Explorer MPG is worth a closer look.

See how efficient the Explorer’s engines are before you hit the roads of Lexington and Kannapolis. If you have any questions or want to schedule a test drive, reach out to us at Cloninger Ford!

Ford Explorer MPG

As you evaluate the MPG ratings of the Ford Explorer, you must consider every engine individually. This vehicle has some powertrains tuned for efficiency, others tuned for a power-packed performance—and still more that balance or blend the two qualities.

The gas-powered Explorer is among the most efficient non-hybrid SUVs on the market today. Choose the Intelligent 4WD with the 2.3L EcoBoost® 4-cylinder engine, and you’ll get up to an EPA-estimated 20 city/27 highway MPG.

The top Explorer trim levels come equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost® V6. With Intelligent 4WD, you can expect to see an EPA-estimated 18 city/24 highway MPG from your SUV.

Give MPG an EcoBoost®: Auto Start-Stop Technology

Those EcoBoost® engines mentioned above? They’re made to maximize the MPG of the Ford Explorer by shutting off the engine when it’s not needed. As you pull up to a stop sign or red light and come to a full stop, the engine will automatically shut down to save fuel.

When the light turns green or you’re ready to move, simply release the brake pedal. Doing so will restart the engine, and you can press onward without delay. Auto Start-Stop Technology is an eco-friendly way to drive, and it’s key to the appeal of the Explorer’s EcoBoost® engines.  

The Ford Explorer Hybrid MPG

To the delight of many eco- and wallet-conscious shoppers, the Ford Explorer now has an available 3.3L Hybrid V6 engine. The engine works with an electric motor to produce power in a way that saves fuel.

Choose this powertrain with standard rear-wheel drive, and you’ll earn the Ford Explorer’s highest MPG ratings. Expect an EPA-estimated 27 city/29 highway MPG with this combination. Whether you’re stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic or flying down the freeway, you’ll use less fuel along the way.

You may prefer Intelligent 4WD for the improvement in traction. That combination yields an EPA-estimated 23 city/26 highway MPG—still fuel strong!  

Test Drive the Efficient Ford Explorer

We know you want to take on the roads of Salisbury and Mooresville in the most efficient way. You can relax a bit more on family adventures when you know you’re saving on fuel.

In the midsize SUV segment, the Ford Explorer reigns with its impressive MPG ratings. If you want to see this vehicle in action, schedule a test drive at Cloninger Ford today! We’ll be happy to help our Lexington and Kannapolis, NC, customers discover how much the Explorer can add to their daily drives.