2005 Ford Explorer 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2005 Ford Explorer 4WD.

The 2005 Ford Explorer 4WD has 2 model options: Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L and Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L.

The 2005 Ford Explorer 4WD Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.

The 2005 Ford Explorer 4WD Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2005 Ford Explorer 4WD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2005 Ford Explorer 4WD is 15 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L 15 13 18
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L 14 13 17

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2005 Ford Explorer 4WD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2005 Ford Explorer 4WD is $4,300.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2005 Ford Explorer 4WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $10,000 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L $4,150 spend $9,250 more
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L $4,450 spend $10,750 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2005 Ford Explorer 4WD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2005 Ford Explorer 4WD will consume in one year is 21 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L 20
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L 21

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2005 Ford Explorer 4WD model options.

Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Ford Explorer 4WD Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L:

City MPG 13
Highway MPG 18
Combined MPG 15
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $9,250
Fuel Cost $4,150
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 20
Drive 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 5-spd
Vehicle Class Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Ford Explorer 4WD Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L:

City MPG 13
Highway MPG 17
Combined MPG 14
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $10,750
Fuel Cost $4,450
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 21
Drive 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 5-spd
Vehicle Class Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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