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Ford · model year 2027
2027 Ford Explorer AWD
SUV · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 219 Fuel-efficient large SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #219 of 488 - 169 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #169 of 539 - 845 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #845 of 1,362 - 1120 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #1120 of 2,158 - 05 Ford cars
Every model year, newest first #5 of 3,957
Against fuel-efficient large SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2027 Ford Explorer AWD is a gasoline SUV with part-time 4-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and a 10-speed automatic transmission. It returns 20 MPG combined, with 17 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. Estimated annual fuel cost is $3,350, with tailpipe emissions of 445 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Part-time 4-wheel drive
- 24 MPG highway rating
- 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine
- 10-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 17 MPG city rating
- 20 MPG combined fuel economy
- $3,350 estimated annual fuel cost
- 445 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting an SUV with part-time 4-wheel drive Highway-heavy driving where 24 MPG applies
The 2027 Ford Explorer AWD is a gasoline SUV for buyers who value part-time 4-wheel drive and accept moderate fuel economy. Its 20 MPG combined result sits between a 17-MPG city rating and a 24-MPG highway rating, so driving mix matters. Budget $3,350 in estimated yearly fuel cost. The 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder and 10-speed automatic complete a conventional gas-powered setup, with no charging calculation involved.
What it is
The 2027 Ford Explorer AWD is a standard sport utility vehicle with part-time 4-wheel drive. It uses gasoline, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Its defining figure is 20 MPG combined. That is the single number to use when you want one fuel-economy figure for mixed driving.
The numbers
City driving is rated at 17 MPG. Highway driving is 24 MPG, a 7-MPG gap over the city figure.
The vehicle produces 445 grams of tailpipe carbon dioxide per mile.
What it costs to run
Estimated fuel spending is $3,350 a year. That figure gives a straightforward budget marker for operating this gasoline Explorer over a year.
How it compares
Line up its 20 MPG combined rating with other vehicles in the same fuel-economy chart. The 17 city and 24 highway ratings show where its mixed-driving figure comes from.
For Ford models to consider alongside it, see Ford cars.
Who it suits
This Explorer suits a driver who wants an SUV body and part-time 4-wheel drive, and who can plan around gasoline use of 20 MPG combined.
It makes more sense for highway-heavy travel than for strictly city driving, based on its 24-MPG highway and 17-MPG city ratings.
Trade-offs
The highway rating is stronger than the city rating, but stop-and-go driving brings the figure down to 17 MPG. Annual fuel cost is $3,350, and tailpipe output is 445 grams per mile.
Part-time 4-wheel drive comes with a gasoline powertrain rather than an electric one, so charging figures do not apply.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 Ford Explorer AWD if an SUV with part-time 4-wheel drive fits your plans and a 20-MPG combined return works for your budget. Its 24-MPG highway result favors longer trips, while the 17-MPG city figure asks for more fuel in urban use. The $3,350 annual estimate and 445-gram-per-mile tailpipe figure make its running impact clear.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 20 MPG
- City MPG
- 17 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,350
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 445 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S10)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Ford Explorer AWD's combined MPG?
Its combined fuel-economy rating is 20 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 17 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel will it cost per year?
The estimated annual fuel cost is $3,350.
What engine does the Explorer AWD use?
It has a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder gasoline engine.
Does it have four-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drive system is part-time 4-wheel drive.
What transmission is used?
It uses a 10-speed automatic transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 445 grams per mile.
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