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Ford · model year 2027
2027 Ford Explorer Tremor AWD
SUV · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 361 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #361 of 479 - 239 Fuel-efficient large SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #239 of 488 - 173 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #173 of 539 - 884 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #884 of 1,362 - 1122 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #1122 of 2,158 - 09 Ford cars
Every model year, newest first #9 of 3,957
Against fuel-efficient SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2027 Ford Explorer Tremor AWD is a gasoline SUV with part-time four-wheel drive, a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 20 MPG combined, split between 18 MPG city and 22 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,350, with tailpipe emissions of 445 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Part-time 4WD for drivers seeking four-wheel-drive capability
- 20 MPG combined EPA rating
- 22 MPG highway estimate
- 2.3 L turbo four-cylinder with a 10-speed automatic
Watch for
- 18 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $3,350
- Gasoline powertrain has 445 g of CO2 per mile
- 20 MPG combined is below its 22 MPG highway figure
Who it suits. SUV buyers who want part-time four-wheel drive Drivers comparing gasoline running costs by EPA MPG Highway use where the 22 MPG estimate applies
Choose this Explorer when part-time four-wheel drive and SUV body style matter more than minimizing fuel use. The EPA figures point to a middle ground: 20 MPG overall, with a modest spread between urban and highway travel. Budget $3,350 each year for fuel and account for 445 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile. Its straightforward gasoline powertrain and 10-speed automatic keep the decision focused on drivetrain needs and everyday mileage.
What it is
The 2027 Ford Explorer Tremor AWD is a standard sport utility vehicle with part-time 4-Wheel Drive. It runs on gasoline and uses a 2.3 L 4-cyl turbo engine with an automatic 10-spd transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 20 MPG combined. That is the blended city-and-highway estimate for this Explorer.
The numbers
The EPA estimates 18 MPG in city driving and 22 MPG on the highway. Your result will depend on how much of your driving matches each setting.
At 20 MPG combined, fuel use is measured in miles per gallon rather than electric range or MPGe.
What it costs to run
EPA annual fuel cost is $3,350. That figure gives a direct yearly fuel-budget reference for this gasoline Explorer.
Tailpipe carbon dioxide is rated at 445 grams per mile.
How it compares
For a Ford-to-Ford view, place this Explorer beside other Ford cars using their EPA mileage figures. Its 20 MPG combined rating can also be viewed alongside fuel-efficient SUVs.
The useful side-by-side measures here are 18 city MPG, 22 highway MPG, 20 combined MPG, and the $3,350 annual fuel cost.
Who it suits
This Explorer suits a buyer who wants an SUV with part-time four-wheel drive and a gasoline engine.
It also fits drivers who prefer to judge running costs by a published combined MPG figure and annual fuel estimate.
Trade-offs
The 2.3 L turbo four-cylinder and part-time 4WD come with an EPA rating of 20 MPG combined. City driving is lower at 18 MPG, while highway driving reaches 22 MPG.
Because it uses gasoline, its running-cost measure is annual fuel cost rather than electric charging expense.
Verdict
Choose this Explorer when part-time four-wheel drive and SUV body style matter more than minimizing fuel use. The EPA figures point to a middle ground: 20 MPG overall, with a modest spread between urban and highway travel. Budget $3,350 each year for fuel and account for 445 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile. Its straightforward gasoline powertrain and 10-speed automatic keep the decision focused on drivetrain needs and everyday mileage.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 20 MPG
- City MPG
- 18 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 22 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
- 2.3 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 10-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What fuel does the 2027 Ford Explorer Tremor AWD use?
It uses gasoline.
What is its EPA combined MPG?
The combined EPA rating is 20 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 18 MPG city and 22 MPG highway.
How much does fuel cost per year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,350.
What drivetrain does this Explorer have?
It has part-time 4-Wheel Drive.
What engine and transmission are used?
The powertrain is a 2.3 L 4-cyl turbo engine with an automatic 10-spd transmission.
What are its tailpipe CO2 emissions?
Tailpipe CO2 is rated at 445 grams per mile.