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2019 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims

Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.

20
MPG combined (17 city / 24 hwy)
$3,100
est. fuel / year (today's prices, 15k mi)
Flex-fuel
gas type

Is the 2019 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV good on gas?

At up to 20 MPG combined, the 2019 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.

2019 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV trims & fuel economy

Trim (engine / transmission)FuelMPGFuel/yr (today's price)
3.5L 6-cyl, S6 automatic, FWDFLEX-FUEL20$3,100

2019 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 options3.5L 6-cyl
TransmissionS6 automatic
Drive typeFWD
EPA body classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
FuelFlex-fuel
Tailpipe CO₂454 g/mi

Other years of the Ford Explorer 2WD FFV

2018 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV2017 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV2016 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV2015 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV2014 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV2013 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV2005 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV2004 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV

Similar cars (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

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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.