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Ford Explorer fuel consumption

Of all Ford Explorer modifications produced from 1995 to 2021 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 13% higher compared to advertised consumption. Since 1995 the Ford Explorer average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been significantly higher than average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline cars
All carmakersFord Explorer
1995+5%+13%
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1996+4%+13%
1997+3%+13%
1998+3%+13%
1999+3%+13%
2000+4%+13%
2001+5%+13%
2002+6%+13%

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For detailed fuel economy data, including advertised versus real-world fuel consumption and consumption differences between different engines and transmissions.

Ford Explorer 1995 - 2002 fuel economy
User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.