What is the gas mileage difference of the 4.0 V6 vs. the 4.6 V8 on a 4x4/AWD model (Eddie Bauer,Limited/Luxury,Premier)?

Thanks from west ky.

 

Moved to tech forum.

 

when i got my 96 explorer xlt 4wd with the 4.0 OHV engine, i was getting about 14 just city and 19 highway. Then something went south and it started getting around 13 both city and highway. Ive heard that the SOHC engines are alot better on mileage.

-Tony

 

I have the SOHC in mine and with mixed driving, city and highway, I'm getting about 20mpg.

 

I bought a 04 Sport Trac 4.0 and the mileage is presently holding at 20-22Hwy and 18-19 city

 

i have 2 exploders. both limiteds.....one 99 the other 02. 99 is the SOHC 4.0, gets about 15 city, 21 hwy. the 02 is the 4.6L, i get 14 city 19 hwy.

 

i have an 02 4.0 and i get 22 mpg highway

 

Also, what is the techical differences between AWD & 4-WD?

 

An all wheel drive transfer case will not necessarily have a high/low differentiation.. In other words all wheel drive is full time 4wd. Where as 4wd is selectable between 2wd, 4hi, and 4low... At least thats what I have always been told.

 

Just curious what you guys getting 22 mpg on the hwy have? Are these 4x4 rigs and if so, what gear ratio?

Thanks.

Mike

 

I've got an '04 Eddie Baurer 4X4 with the 4.6L. Only have 1500 miles on it the wife drives it mostly on short trips, 3-5 miles or less and that kills my mileage. Using this way I get 11-13 mpg. On some longer trips I have been in the 16 range. Haven't been on any long distance trips yet.