Explorer

Model years 2012–2027 · SUV · Midsize SUV

GasHybridFlex fuel

Combined MPG: 18–28
Seats: 6–7
Drivetrain: FWD · RWD · AWD · 4WD

The Ford Explorer is a midsize SUV with seating for 6 to 7, offered as gas, hybrid and flex-fuel, with up to 28 MPG combined. It comes with front-wheel, rear-wheel, all-wheel or four-wheel drive. Our catalog covers model years 2012–2027.

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Key specs

Body style: SUV
Segment: Midsize SUV
Model years: 2012–2027
Seats: 6–7
Fuel: Gas, Hybrid, Flex fuel
Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive, Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, 4×4
City MPG: 16–27
Highway MPG: 21–29
Combined MPG: 18–28
Electric range: —

Versions by year

Engines, transmissions and EPA fuel economy for each model year.

7 versions

Versions by year · 2027
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drivetrain	Fuel	MPG city / hwy / comb.
Explorer AWD	2.3L 4-cyl Turbo	Automatic	4WD	Gas	20 / 27 / 23
Explorer AWD	3.0L 6-cyl Turbo	Automatic	4WD	Gas	17 / 24 / 20
Explorer RWD	3.0L 6-cyl Turbo	Automatic	RWD	Gas	17 / 25 / 20
Explorer RWD	2.3L 4-cyl Turbo	Automatic	RWD	Gas	20 / 28 / 23
Explorer RWD	3.0L 6-cyl Turbo	Automatic	RWD	Gas	18 / 26 / 21
Explorer Tremor AWD	2.3L 4-cyl Turbo	Automatic	4WD	Gas	18 / 22 / 20
Explorer Tremor AWD	3.0L 6-cyl Turbo	Automatic	4WD	Gas	17 / 22 / 19