2027 Ford Explorer RWD

The CarCody take

The 2027 Ford Explorer RWD is a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive, a 2.3-liter four-cylinder turbo engine, and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 23 MPG combined, with 20 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. EPA estimates annual fuel costs at $2,900, with tailpipe emissions of 380 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a rear-wheel-drive gasoline SUV Mixed city and highway use Buyers comparing SUV fuel costs

What it is

The 2027 Ford Explorer RWD is a standard sport utility vehicle with rear-wheel drive. It runs on gasoline and uses a 2.3-liter four-cylinder turbo engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 23 combined MPG. That blends the city and highway ratings into one number for general driving.

The numbers

City driving is rated at 20 MPG. Highway driving is rated at 28 MPG, so steady road travel uses less fuel than stop-and-go trips.

Tailpipe emissions are listed at 380 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,900. Your actual spending will depend on how much you drive and how much of that driving is in town or on the highway.

How it compares

Use 23 combined MPG as the Explorer RWD's baseline when comparing it with other SUVs. The 20 city and 28 highway figures show how the gap can change with your driving pattern.

For other Ford models, see Ford cars. To browse fuel-use figures across SUVs, see fuel-efficient SUVs.

Who it suits

This Explorer suits a buyer who wants an SUV with rear-wheel drive and a gasoline powertrain, and who can plan around an EPA annual fuel-cost estimate of $2,900.

It fits drivers whose use includes both city trips and highway travel, with separate ratings for each.

Trade-offs

The 28 MPG highway rating is higher than the 20 MPG city rating, so frequent urban driving will use more fuel than long highway trips.

The vehicle stays with gasoline power and rear-wheel drive. Its 2.3-liter turbo four-cylinder and 10-speed automatic define the powertrain, while the 380-gram-per-mile tailpipe figure adds an emissions consideration.

Verdict

Choose the 2027 Ford Explorer RWD if you want a gasoline SUV built around rear-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Its 23 MPG combined rating offers a clear running-cost reference, while the $2,900 EPA yearly estimate helps frame ownership spending. Highway commuters may see the benefit of its 28 MPG highway figure, but city-heavy use aligns with the lower 20 MPG rating. This is a straightforward fit for buyers comfortable with gasoline fuel and the emissions figure attached to this powertrain.