2027 Ford Explorer RWD

The CarCody take

The 2027 Ford Explorer RWD is a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 21 MPG combined, with 18 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway. The EPA estimates $3,200 in yearly fuel cost and 426 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a rear-wheel-drive gasoline SUV Highway-focused SUV use at 26 MPG

What it is

The 2027 Ford Explorer RWD is a standard sport utility vehicle with two-wheel drive. Power comes from a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission.

It runs on gasoline and sends power to the rear wheels.

The numbers

The defining figure is 21 MPG combined. That breaks down to 18 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway.

Your result depends on where you drive: the city rating uses more fuel per mile than the highway rating.

What it costs to run

The EPA estimates $3,200 in annual fuel cost. That estimate applies to gasoline use under the EPA rating cycle.

Tailpipe emissions are rated at 426 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

This Explorer belongs to the standard sport utility vehicle 2WD class. Its 21 combined MPG, 18 city MPG, and 26 highway MPG are the figures to place beside other SUVs in the Ford car list or the fuel-efficient SUV list.

Who it suits

It suits a driver who wants a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, and who can plan around an EPA estimate of 21 combined MPG.

The split between 18 city MPG and 26 highway MPG makes the rating most useful when your normal driving pattern is clear.

Trade-offs

Rear-wheel drive and the turbocharged six-cylinder engine define this version, while gasoline operation means fuel is part of the running budget.

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,200, so frequent driving can make fuel spending a major ownership consideration.

Verdict

Choose the 2027 Explorer RWD if you want a rear-drive SUV and your priorities fit its gasoline powertrain. The 10-speed automatic keeps the mechanical package straightforward, while the EPA figures give you a clear planning point: 21 MPG overall, with city use rated at 18 MPG and highway travel at 26 MPG. Budget around $3,200 a year for fuel under the EPA estimate, and remember that its tailpipe rating is 426 grams of CO2 per mile.