Ford Explorer 2WD FFV: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Ford Explorer 2WD FFV across 11 model years, from the 2002 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV through the 2019 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV. The most recent 2019 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV returns 20 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford Explorer 2WD FFV page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Ford Explorer 2WD FFV. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2019 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2018 | 2018 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2017 | 2017 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2016 | 2016 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2015 | 2015 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2014 | 2014 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2013 | 2013 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2005 | 2005 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV | 15 MPG | 13 MPG | 19 MPG | $4,000 |
| 2004 | 2004 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2003 | 2003 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2002 | 2002 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | $3,750 |
How the Ford Explorer 2WD FFV compares against the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class
Buyers usually compare the Ford Explorer 2WD FFV against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2019 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.