Gas Tank Capacity of Ford Explorer in Easy-to-Access Graphs

Average capacity for all generations






Quick notes on Ford Explorer fuel tank size

    • Average capacity for generation: 71 L (15.6 gal)
    • Approximate driving range (full tank): 2034 km (1264 miles)
    • Tank size to engine capacity: 2.8%
    • Fuel supply to each passanger: 11.8 L per 1 person
    • Weight of fuel (full tank): 52.6 kg
    • Emissions in city traffic: 66—73 g/km of CO2 (41—45 g/mile)
    • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 407 L
    • Top speed to fuel supply: 3 km/h to 1 L (1.9 mph to 1 L)
    • Tankheim rating: 10 / 10

Engine size to tank capacity for Ford Explorer 2020

  • 2.3 EcoBoost — 29.6x difference
  • ST 3.0 V6 — 25.3x difference
  • Platinum 3.0 V6 — 25.3x difference
  • 3.3 V6 — 20.6x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 2.3 EcoBoost — 7.9% bigger
  • ST 3.0 V6 — 20.6% bigger
  • Platinum 3.0 V6 — 20.6% bigger
  • 3.0 EcoBoost V6 — 7.9% bigger
  • 3.3 V6 — 7.9% bigger
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 2.3 EcoBoost — 4.4 hp/L
  • ST 3.0 V6 — 5.3 hp/L
  • Platinum 3.0 V6 — 4.8 hp/L
  • 3.0 EcoBoost V6 — 6.7 hp/L
  • 3.3 V6 — 4.7 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    2.3 EcoBoost 68 L (15 gal) - - Petrol (Gasoline) -
    ST 3.0 V6 76 L (17 gal) - - Petrol (Gasoline) -
    Platinum 3.0 V6 76 L (17 gal) - - Petrol (Gasoline) -
    3.0 EcoBoost V6 68 L (15 gal) - 0.3 L petrol / electricity -
    3.3 V6 68 L (15 gal) - - Petrol (Gasoline) -
    Vehicle 2.3 EcoBoost
    Fuel tank size 68 L (15 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -
    Vehicle ST 3.0 V6
    Fuel tank size 76 L (17 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -
    Vehicle Platinum 3.0 V6
    Fuel tank size 76 L (17 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -
    Vehicle 3.0 EcoBoost V6
    Fuel tank size 68 L (15 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.3 L
    Fuel type petrol / electricity
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -
    Vehicle 3.3 V6
    Fuel tank size 68 L (15 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 70 L (15.4 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 496 km (308 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 4.3%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 10 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 51.1 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 13.6 L/100 km (17 mpg)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 525 L
      • Tankheim rating: 10 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for Ford Explorer 2018

  • 3.5 Ti-VCT V6 — 20x difference
  • 2.3 EcoBoost — 30.4x difference
  • 3.5 EcoBoost V6 — 20x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 3.5 Ti-VCT V6 — 11.1% bigger
  • 2.3 EcoBoost — 11.1% bigger
  • 3.5 EcoBoost V6 — 11.1% bigger
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 3.5 Ti-VCT V6 — 4.1 hp/L
  • 2.3 EcoBoost — 4 hp/L
  • 3.5 EcoBoost V6 — 5.2 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    3.5 Ti-VCT V6 70 L (15 gal) 579 km
    (360 miles)
    1.2 L Petrol (Gasoline) 13.9
    2.3 EcoBoost 70 L (15 gal) 653 km
    (406 miles)
    1.1 L Petrol (Gasoline) 12.3
    3.5 EcoBoost V6 70 L (15 gal) 536 km
    (333 miles)
    1.3 L Petrol (Gasoline) 15
    Vehicle 3.5 Ti-VCT V6
    Fuel tank size 70 L (15 gal)
    Max driving range 579 km
    (360 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 1.2 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 13.9
    Vehicle 2.3 EcoBoost
    Fuel tank size 70 L (15 gal)
    Max driving range 653 km
    (406 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 1.1 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 12.3
    Vehicle 3.5 EcoBoost V6
    Fuel tank size 70 L (15 gal)
    Max driving range 536 km
    (333 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 1.3 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 15

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 70 L (15.4 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 471 km (293 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 5.7%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 10 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 51.1 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 14.3 L/100 km (16 mpg)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 525 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 3 km/h to 1 L (1.9 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 10 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for Ford Explorer 2016

  • 3.5 Ti VCT V6 — 20x difference
  • 3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost — 20x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 3.5 Ti VCT V6 — 11.1% bigger
  • 3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost — 11.1% bigger
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 3.5 Ti VCT V6 — 3.6 hp/L
  • 3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost — 4.9 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    3.5 Ti VCT V6 70 L (15 gal) 557 km
    (346 miles)
    1.2 L Petrol (Gasoline) 14.5
    3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost 70 L (15 gal) 531 km
    (330 miles)
    1.3 L Petrol (Gasoline) 15.2
    Vehicle 3.5 Ti VCT V6
    Fuel tank size 70 L (15 gal)
    Max driving range 557 km
    (346 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 1.2 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 14.5
    Vehicle 3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost
    Fuel tank size 70 L (15 gal)
    Max driving range 531 km
    (330 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 1.3 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 15.2

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 85 L (18.7 gal)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 4.7%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 14.2 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 62.1 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 16.4 L/100 km (14 mpg)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 304 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 2 km/h to 1 L (1.2 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 10 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for Ford Explorer 2006

  • 4.0i V6 — 21.3x difference
  • 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV — 21.3x difference
  • 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac — 21.3x difference
  • 4.0 i V6 4WD — 21.3x difference
  • 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 4WD — 21.3x difference
  • 4.6 i V8 24V AWD — 18.5x difference
  • 4.6 i V8 24V — 18.5x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 4.0i V6 — 34.9% bigger
  • 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV — 34.9% bigger
  • 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac — 34.9% bigger
  • 4.0 i V6 4WD — 34.9% bigger
  • 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 4WD — 34.9% bigger
  • 4.6 i V8 24V AWD — 34.9% bigger
  • 4.6 i V8 24V — 34.9% bigger
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 4.0i V6 — 2.5 hp/L
  • 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV — 2.5 hp/L
  • 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac — 2.4 hp/L
  • 4.0 i V6 4WD — 2.5 hp/L
  • 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 4WD — 2.4 hp/L
  • 4.6 i V8 24V AWD — 3.5 hp/L
  • 4.6 i V8 24V — 3.5 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    4.0i V6 85 L (19 gal) 642 km
    (399 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 12.5
    4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV 85 L (19 gal) 459 km
    (285 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 17.5
    4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 85 L (19 gal) 642 km
    (399 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 12.5
    4.0 i V6 4WD 85 L (19 gal) 610 km
    (379 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 13.2
    4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 4WD 85 L (19 gal) 610 km
    (379 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 13.2
    4.6 i V8 24V AWD 85 L (19 gal) 610 km
    (379 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 13.2
    4.6 i V8 24V 85 L (19 gal) 642 km
    (399 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 12.5
    Vehicle 4.0i V6
    Fuel tank size 85 L (19 gal)
    Max driving range 642 km
    (399 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 12.5
    Vehicle 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV
    Fuel tank size 85 L (19 gal)
    Max driving range 459 km
    (285 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 17.5
    Vehicle 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac
    Fuel tank size 85 L (19 gal)
    Max driving range 642 km
    (399 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 12.5
    Vehicle 4.0 i V6 4WD
    Fuel tank size 85 L (19 gal)
    Max driving range 610 km
    (379 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 13.2
    Vehicle 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 4WD
    Fuel tank size 85 L (19 gal)
    Max driving range 610 km
    (379 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 13.2
    Vehicle 4.6 i V8 24V AWD
    Fuel tank size 85 L (19 gal)
    Max driving range 610 km
    (379 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 13.2
    Vehicle 4.6 i V8 24V
    Fuel tank size 85 L (19 gal)
    Max driving range 642 km
    (399 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 12.5

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 85 L (18.7 gal)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 5.9%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 17 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 62.1 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 16.5 L/100 km (14 mpg)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 678 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 2 km/h to 1 L (1.2 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 10 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for Ford Explorer 2002

  • 4.6i V8 — 18.5x difference
  • 5.4 L 3V — 15.7x difference
  • 4.6i V8 4WD — 18.5x difference
  • 4.0 V6 — 21.3x difference
  • 4.6 V8 — 18.5x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 4.6i V8 — 34.9% bigger
  • 5.4 L 3V — 34.9% bigger
  • 4.6i V8 4WD — 34.9% bigger
  • 4.0 V6 — 34.9% bigger
  • 4.6 V8 — 34.9% bigger
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 4.6i V8 — 2.8 hp/L
  • 5.4 L 3V — 3.6 hp/L
  • 4.6i V8 4WD — 2.8 hp/L
  • 4.0 V6 — 2.5 hp/L
  • 4.6 V8 — 2.8 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    4.6i V8 85 L (19 gal) 579 km
    (360 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 13.9
    5.4 L 3V 85 L (19 gal) - - Petrol (Gasoline) -
    4.6i V8 4WD 85 L (19 gal) 579 km
    (360 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 13.9
    4.0 V6 85 L (19 gal) 610 km
    (379 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 13.2
    4.6 V8 85 L (19 gal) 579 km
    (360 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 13.9
    Vehicle 4.6i V8
    Fuel tank size 85 L (19 gal)
    Max driving range 579 km
    (360 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 13.9
    Vehicle 5.4 L 3V
    Fuel tank size 85 L (19 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -
    Vehicle 4.6i V8 4WD
    Fuel tank size 85 L (19 gal)
    Max driving range 579 km
    (360 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 13.9
    Vehicle 4.0 V6
    Fuel tank size 85 L (19 gal)
    Max driving range 610 km
    (379 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 13.2
    Vehicle 4.6 V8
    Fuel tank size 85 L (19 gal)
    Max driving range 579 km
    (360 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 13.9

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 77 L (16.9 gal)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 5.2%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 15.4 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 56.5 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 16.7 L/100 km (14 mpg)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 985 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 2 km/h to 1 L (1.2 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 10 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for Ford Explorer 1995

  • 4.0 V6 4WD — 18x difference
  • 4.0 V6 — 18x difference
  • 4.0 XL — 20.8x difference
  • 4.0 XL 4WD — 20.8x difference
  • 4.0 XLT — 20.8x difference
  • 4.9 XL — 16.9x difference
  • 4.0 XLT 4WD — 20.8x difference
  • 4.9 XL 4WD — 16.9x difference
  • 5.0 V8 4WD XLT — 13.5x difference
  • 5.0 V8 XLT — 13.5x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 4.0 V6 4WD — 14.3% bigger
  • 4.0 V6 — 14.3% bigger
  • 4.0 XL — 31.7% bigger
  • 4.0 XL 4WD — 31.7% bigger
  • 4.0 XLT — 31.7% bigger
  • 4.9 XL — 31.7% bigger
  • 4.0 XLT 4WD — 31.7% bigger
  • 4.9 XL 4WD — 31.7% bigger
  • 5.0 V8 4WD XLT — 4.8% bigger
  • 5.0 V8 XLT — 4.8% bigger
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 4.0 V6 4WD — 2.2 hp/L
  • 4.0 V6 — 2.2 hp/L
  • 4.0 XL — 2 hp/L
  • 4.0 XL 4WD — 2.5 hp/L
  • 4.0 XLT — 2 hp/L
  • 4.9 XL — 2.6 hp/L
  • 4.0 XLT 4WD — 2.5 hp/L
  • 4.9 XL 4WD — 2.6 hp/L
  • 5.0 V8 4WD XLT — 3.2 hp/L
  • 5.0 V8 XLT — 3.2 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    4.0 V6 4WD 72 L (16 gal) - - Petrol (Gasoline) -
    4.0 V6 72 L (16 gal) - - Petrol (Gasoline) -
    4.0 XL 83 L (18 gal) 655 km
    (407 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 12.3
    4.0 XL 4WD 83 L (18 gal) 613 km
    (381 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 13.1
    4.0 XLT 83 L (18 gal) - - Petrol (Gasoline) -
    4.9 XL 83 L (18 gal) 520 km
    (323 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 15.5
    4.0 XLT 4WD 83 L (18 gal) 613 km
    (381 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 13.1
    4.9 XL 4WD 83 L (18 gal) 505 km
    (314 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 15.9
    5.0 V8 4WD XLT 66 L (15 gal) - - Petrol (Gasoline) -
    5.0 V8 XLT 66 L (15 gal) - - Petrol (Gasoline) -
    Vehicle 4.0 V6 4WD
    Fuel tank size 72 L (16 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -
    Vehicle 4.0 V6
    Fuel tank size 72 L (16 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -
    Vehicle 4.0 XL
    Fuel tank size 83 L (18 gal)
    Max driving range 655 km
    (407 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 12.3
    Vehicle 4.0 XL 4WD
    Fuel tank size 83 L (18 gal)
    Max driving range 613 km
    (381 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 13.1
    Vehicle 4.0 XLT
    Fuel tank size 83 L (18 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -
    Vehicle 4.9 XL
    Fuel tank size 83 L (18 gal)
    Max driving range 520 km
    (323 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 15.5
    Vehicle 4.0 XLT 4WD
    Fuel tank size 83 L (18 gal)
    Max driving range 613 km
    (381 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 13.1
    Vehicle 4.9 XL 4WD
    Fuel tank size 83 L (18 gal)
    Max driving range 505 km
    (314 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 15.9
    Vehicle 5.0 V8 4WD XLT
    Fuel tank size 66 L (15 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -
    Vehicle 5.0 V8 XLT
    Fuel tank size 66 L (15 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 72 L (15.8 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 407 km (253 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 5.6%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 14.4 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 52.5 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 17 L/100 km (14 mpg)
      • Tankheim rating: 10 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for Ford Explorer 1991

  • 4.0 V6 — 18x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 4.0 V6 — 14.1% bigger
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 4.0 V6 — 2.2 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    4.0 V6 71 L (16 gal) 521 km
    (324 miles)
    1.5 L Petrol (Gasoline) 15.4
    Vehicle 4.0 V6
    Fuel tank size 71 L (16 gal)
    Max driving range 521 km
    (324 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 1.5 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 15.4