Explorer gas mileage question
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I've been thinking of buying a used Explorer to replace my '70 Mustang as a daily driver. I was thinking of one from the early '90's. What kind of mileage do everybody here get out of their early '90's Explorer's? I know the 4WD will get worse mileage, so if you have a 4WD please indicate. Thanks all.
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Before all my mods, I was getting a constant 17-20mpg out of my '97 with the 5.0. I think most you talk to will say anywhere between 15-20mpg will be the average - with either engine (4.0 or 5.0). I do know someone who is getting high 20's and even 30mpg on long trips with his 2002, but he is the only one I know of that is doing it...
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I'd reconsider. My '97 Sport gets 17 IF I'm lucky. If you have the dough to blow on high gas prices by all means buy one. My 97 is constant 4x4. I don't have the option to switch it off which I've been told is a little harder on gas. Other years you can shut it off. Our Ford truck got at least 20 mpg. The last question I asked when given the keys to my Explorer was how the mileage was. I guess I was thinking 20 at the LEAST. I was seriously wrong.
I'm selling mine and BUYING a Mustang!!!! Cheaper on gas and a lot more attractive, although my sport is pretty awesome looking. Just can't afford to fill the hog!
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I'm selling mine and BUYING a Mustang!!!! Cheaper on gas and a lot more attractive, although my sport is pretty awesome looking. Just can't afford to fill the hog!
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For me, 15-20 mpg is a blessing. My '70 with it's modified 351W gets about 12 miles to the gallon if I'm lucky, and that's when it's properly tuned. So, 15 would be good for me. 
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1970 Mustang FB-daily driver
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Mine gets 15-16 mpg. I just got a MAC Products air intake and I'll be doing the exhaust soon so we'll see how much that helps.
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I have a 2000 5.0 awd, I`m getting 15 around town (some hwy) 18-19 all hwy. Anything I can do to boost this? Bill
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Hello, for everybody, all Explorers are geared too high(#'s) for optimum gas mileage. They are compromised toward towing and off roading. They usually run 3.27 to 3.73's.
If your mileage is your biggest concern, change the ratio to a lower ratio. (Example: change the high 3.73 to a lower 3.27)
Remember 4x4's need both front and rear the same.
If your mileage is your biggest concern, change the ratio to a lower ratio. (Example: change the high 3.73 to a lower 3.27)
Remember 4x4's need both front and rear the same.
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That's about right. It's about the mileage that I get. The AWD doesn't get as good mileage as the 2WD. You can add an air intake, cat-back exhaust, and a chip. That's about it, really, unless you want to spend some major major bucks. I've also seen people get better mileage using synthetics.
>I have a 2000 5.0 awd, I`m getting 15 around town (some hwy)
>18-19 all hwy. Anything I can do to boost this? Bill
>18-19 all hwy. Anything I can do to boost this? Bill
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