Ford Explorer RWD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Ford Explorer RWD across 7 model years, from the 2020 Ford Explorer RWD through the 2026 Ford Explorer RWD. The most recent 2026 Ford Explorer RWD returns 24 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford Explorer RWD 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 RWD. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Ford Explorer RWD | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2025 | 2025 Ford Explorer RWD | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2024 | 2024 Ford Explorer RWD | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2023 | 2023 Ford Explorer RWD | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2022 | 2022 Ford Explorer RWD | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2021 | 2021 Ford Explorer RWD | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2020 | 2020 Ford Explorer RWD | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
How the Ford Explorer RWD compares against the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class
Buyers usually compare the Ford Explorer RWD 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 2026 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.