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2000 Ford Explorer 2WD — 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, RWD
This 2000 Ford Explorer 2WD (4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, RWD) is flex-fuel (gasoline or E85). FLEX-FUEL
This 2000 model was originally EPA-tested under the pre-2008 2-cycle method, which didn't account for highway speeds over 60 mph, air-conditioner use, or cold starts. When EPA overhauled the test for model year 2008, city ratings fell by about 12% and highway by about 8% on average industry-wide — and EPA retroactively adjusted every 1984-2007 rating to the stricter standard so old and new cars could be compared fairly. The MPG above is already on that modern scale — the window sticker on this car when it was new likely showed a higher, pre-2008-method number.
Other 2000 Ford Explorer 2WD trims
| Trim | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 6-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD | REGULAR | 18 | $3,167 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 16 | $3,562 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 16 | $3,562 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 15 | $3,800 |
EPA fuel type: Gasoline or E85 · class: Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD · engine: 4.0L 6-cyl · transmission: Automatic 5-spd · drive: RWD · MPG retrieved 2026-07-24.