2009 Ford Explorer
The 2009 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 17 MPG (best: 13.8 L/100 km).
Model year2009
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
| Version | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km (comb) | CO2 g/mi | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer 2WD | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | 14 / 20 / 16 | 14.7 | 555 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Explorer 2WD | 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | 15 / 21 / 17 | 13.8 | 523 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Explorer 4WD | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 13 / 19 / 15 | 15.7 | 592 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Explorer 4WD | 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 14 / 19 / 16 | 14.7 | 555 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Explorer Sport Trac 2WD | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | 14 / 20 / 16 | 14.7 | 555 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| Explorer Sport Trac 2WD | 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | 15 / 21 / 17 | 13.8 | 523 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| Explorer Sport Trac 4WD | 4.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 13 / 19 / 15 | 15.7 | 592 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Explorer Sport Trac 4WD | 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 14 / 19 / 16 | 14.7 | 555 | Standard 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
Check the NHTSA recall database for the 2009 Ford Explorer.