2017 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
Is the 2017 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV good on gas?
At up to 20 MPG combined, the 2017 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV is about average for a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD — that class averages about 19.7 MPG across 568 EPA-tested versions, so it's middle-of-the-road for its size.
Real-world MPG vs the EPA number
The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.
For its most efficient trim, the EPA estimates about $3,100 a year in fuel (15,000 miles) — roughly $258 a month.
2017 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl, S6 automatic, FWD | FLEX-FUEL | 20 | $3,100 |
2017 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV specs
What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.
| Engine options | 3.5L 6-cyl |
| Transmission | S6 automatic |
| Drive type | FWD |
| EPA body class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel | Flex-fuel |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 452 g/mi |
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1 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.