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2026 Ford Explorer Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2018–2026 model years102 variantsUp to 28 MPG combined
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2026 Ford Explorer Specs at a Glance

The 2026 Ford Explorer gets 24 mpg combined on the 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, tows up to 5,600 lbs, weighs 4,969 lbs, measures 198.8 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 19 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
24 mpg (20 city / 29 hwy)
Best configuration: 2.3L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic 10-spd · other 2026 trims rate 19–24 mpg combined
Engine
2.3L 4-cyl
2.3L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic 10-spd · 2 powertrains offered
Max towing
5,600 lbs
Maximum when properly equipped
Curb weight
4,969 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: EXPLORER 4DR SUV HYBRID
Length
198.8 in · 78.7 in wide · 70.1 in tall
Wheelbase
119.3 in
Fuel tank
17.9 gal
NHTSA overall
5-star (2024)

2026 Ford Explorer trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive192321
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive172219
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive182520
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive182521
Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive202723
Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive202924

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Ford Explorer — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2026Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive192321Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive172219Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive182520Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive182521Regular Gasoline
2026Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2026Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive202924Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive182520Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive182521Regular Gasoline
2025Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2025Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive202924Regular Gasoline
2025Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive182521Regular Gasoline
2025Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive182521Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive192221Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive182520Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2024Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2024Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive212824Regular Gasoline
2024Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive182621Regular Gasoline
2024Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2024Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive172420Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive192120Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive192221Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive172420Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive182520Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2023Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive202622Regular Gasoline
2023Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive202823Regular Gasoline
2023Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive212824Regular Gasoline
2023Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2023Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive182621Regular Gasoline
2023Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2023Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive172420Regular Gasoline
2023Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive232625Regular Gasoline
2023Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive252626Regular Gasoline
2023Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive172520Regular Gasoline
2023Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive272827Regular Gasoline
2023Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive232423Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive192120Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive192221Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive182520Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive252626Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive232625Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive272827Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive232423Regular Gasoline
2022Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2022Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive212824Regular Gasoline
2022Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive202823Regular Gasoline
2022Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive202622Regular Gasoline
2022Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2022Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive182621Regular Gasoline
2022Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive162419Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive212824Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive192321Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive182621Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive272827Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive162319Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive232625Regular Gasoline
2021Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive212824Regular Gasoline
2021Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic 10-spdPart-time 4-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive212824Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive162319Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive272928Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 · 3.3LAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive232625Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive182521Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive192722Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive172420Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive162219Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive172420Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive162218Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive162218Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive182521Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L4 · 2.3LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive192722Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive172420Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive162219Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive162218Regular Gasoline

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Ford Explorer — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Ford Explorer?

The Ford Explorer is EPA-rated at up to 28 MPG combined (27 city / 29 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2020 model year.

What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Ford Explorer?

When properly equipped, the Ford Explorer tows up to 5,600 lbs (3.0L EcoBoost with Class III Trailer Tow Package).

What engine does the 2026 Ford Explorer have?

The Ford Explorer uses a 2.3L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Ford Explorer are covered here?

This page documents 80 verified Ford Explorer configurations across model years 2018–2026.

Which model year of the Ford Explorer is the most fuel efficient?

The 2020 Ford Explorer holds the highest combined rating at 28 MPG; the 2018 sits lowest at 22 MPG, a difference of 6 MPG (about 27%) across the 9 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Ford Explorer have?

The records list 4 distinct displacements for the Ford Explorer — 2.3L, 3L, 3.3L, 3.5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2026 Ford Explorer front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

The Ford Explorer appears in 4 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on Part-time 4-Wheel Drive.

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