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Ford Explorer 4WD

1991–2011 · 51 configurations

Lowest
14
Average
15
Best
19
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The Ford Explorer 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 51 different configurations spanning model years 1991 through 2011. Over this period, the Explorer 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 14 MPG to 19 MPG, with an overall average of 15 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2011
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2011
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2010
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2010
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131915MPG
2009
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131915MPG
2009
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2008
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131915MPG
2008
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$4,000131915MPG
2007
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2007
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2006
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131915MPG
2006
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2005
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2005
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,300131714MPG
2004
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2004
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2003
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2002
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2002
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,750141816MPG
2002
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,300131714MPG
2001
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2001
5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2000
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2000
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
2000
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,750151916MPG
2000
5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
1999
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
1999
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
1999
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
1999
5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300131714MPG
1998
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
1998
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
1998
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,750141816MPG
1998
5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300121714MPG
1997
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
1997
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$4,000131715MPG
1997
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,750151916MPG
1997
5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300121714MPG
1996
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131915MPG
1996
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,750151916MPG
1996
5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300121714MPG
1995
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
1995
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
1994
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
1994
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
1993
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141816MPG
1993
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
1992
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
1992
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
1991
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
1991
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,750151916MPG

Historical Efficiency

2011
19
2010
16
2009
16
2008
15
2007
15
2006
15
2005
15
2004
16
2003
15
2002
16
2001
15
2000
16
1999
16
1998
16
1997
16
1996
16
1995
17
1994
17
1993
17
1992
17

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Explorer 4WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Ford Explorer 4WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Ford Ford Bronco (thru 1977)/Bronco II/Explorer/Explorer Sport (Explorer for 1990-2018 only. For model years 2019 on, see 12-425.) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
4,613
Total Deaths
3,128

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
35.5%
Fire Occurrence
3.1%
Speeding Involved
17.4%
DUI Involved
19.0%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

78%
Front
14%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes225
Fatalities
146
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2022
Fatal Crashes279
Fatalities
199
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2021
Fatal Crashes329
Fatalities
202
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2020
Fatal Crashes382
Fatalities
262
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2019
Fatal Crashes428
Fatalities
309
Deaths/Crash
0.72
2018
Fatal Crashes477
Fatalities
317
Deaths/Crash
0.66
2017
Fatal Crashes574
Fatalities
391
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2016
Fatal Crashes629
Fatalities
427
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2015
Fatal Crashes602
Fatalities
417
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2014
Fatal Crashes688
Fatalities
458
Deaths/Crash
0.67
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2011
8
2010
1
2008
1
2007
1
2006
2
2002
4
2001
2
2000
3
1999
6
1998
4
1997
4
1996
4
1995
8
1993
2
1992
2
1991
11
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