2004 Ford Explorer

The 2004 Ford Explorer is listed in 8 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 4.0 L 6-cyl and 4.6 L 8-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 15 to 16 MPG (best: 14.7 L/100 km).

Model year2004
Versions8
ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
Explorer 2WD4.0 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular14 / 19 / 1614.7555Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Explorer 2WD4.6 L 8-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular13 / 18 / 1515.7592Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Explorer 2WD FFV4.0 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E8514 / 20 / 1614.7555Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Explorer 4WD4.0 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular14 / 19 / 1614.7555Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Explorer 4WD4.6 L 8-cylAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular13 / 18 / 1515.7592Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Explorer 4WD FFV4.0 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveGasoline or E8514 / 19 / 1614.7555Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD FFV4.0 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E8514 / 20 / 1614.7555Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Explorer Sport Trac 4WD FFV4.0 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveGasoline or E8514 / 19 / 1614.7555Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

Safety recalls

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