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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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97 Explorer question

I may be aquiring a 97 AWD Explorer with a 5.0 engine,would be using it for commute to work 120 miles a day mostly highway,what kind of MPG should I expect?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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If you are looking for economy, look for a small car not an Exploder.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 04:13 AM
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This may scare you away:
I have a '97 Mountaineer AWD 5.0 engine and the best hiway MPG is 16.5. I believe a few other people have reported better MPG but not much. If you don't want to spend all your money on gas take aquanaut20's advice.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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I have a 96 Explorer with 5.0 AWD. The best I have gotten in about 16 mpg also.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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if it is full time 4wd , it's not very good. no numbers just stopping alot for gas.
 
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