Ford Explorer 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy

Ford have been manufacturing models of Explorer 4WD for 21 years, with the latest vehicle in 2011 having a combined MPG of 19.

The estimated fuel cost for the 2011 Ford Explorer 4WD is $3,300 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,000 more on fuel driving a 2011 Ford Explorer 4WD.

🛢 The Ford Explorer 4WD will consume roughly 16 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Ford Explorer 4WD will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the Ford Explorer 4WD.

The table below is a complete list of the 21 Ford Explorer 4WD fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

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  • "Ford Explorer 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ford/explorer-4wd.

  • "Ford Explorer 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ford/explorer-4wd. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • Ford Explorer 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ford/explorer-4wd.