2012 Ford Explorer FWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 Ford Explorer FWD.

The 2012 Ford Explorer FWD has 2 model options: Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.5 L.

The 2012 Ford Explorer FWD Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD car class.

The 2012 Ford Explorer FWD Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Ford Explorer FWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2012 Ford Explorer FWD is 22 miles per gallon.

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

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 23 20 27
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.5 L 20 18 25

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Ford Explorer FWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2012 Ford Explorer FWD is $2,925.

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 2012 Ford Explorer FWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,125 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 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,700 spend $2,000 more
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.5 L $3,150 spend $4,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Ford Explorer FWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2012 Ford Explorer FWD will consume in one year is 14 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 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 13
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.5 L 15

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2012 Ford Explorer FWD model options.

Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Ford Explorer FWD Automatic 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 20
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 23
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,000
Fuel Cost $2,700
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 13
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 6-spd
Vehicle Class Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Ford Explorer FWD Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.5 L:

City MPG 18
Highway MPG 25
Combined MPG 20
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,250
Fuel Cost $3,150
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 15
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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