How many mpg does a 1995 Ford Explorer get?

Answer 1

According to fuel economy . gov

Depending on how it is equipped ( 2 wheel drive or 4X4 , automatic or 5 speed manual transmission )

14 to 16 in the city / 18 to 21 on the highway

[Added 25 MAR 11]

Addendum: Ford's Owner's Manual states: 17 MPG [city driving]; 21 MPH on the highway [*SEE NOTE].

*Ford bases these figures on an engine, or another other factors (how much WEIGHT do you have in your "cargo area"? The "air intake filter", IF dirty (or not change in the 12th month, after new installation of same), can shave 4-5 MPG [city], and 5-7 MPG [highway]. Look in your Ford Owner's Manual, following the

Scheduled Maintenance - EXACTLY.

Yes, you can use additional items, which I have personally used and attest they do work:

Cyclone Blade [fit's inside your Air intake tube - 5 min. installation. Tool(s): 1 screwdriver.

91% Isopropyl (Rubbing) Alcohol [ 1 QT.]: Added to every 4th fill-up, this is a proven method to eliminate water in your gas tank, lines and filter; keep fuel injectors cleaner; improve spark plug durability and performance.

Find this item at Walmart; 1 QT bottle is $2.34. Add to tank, THEN fill-up you tank!

Proper TIRE PRESSURE: Check this once per month.Suggest that you remove your tire valve stem caps; be parked at an air pump (found that the pumps at 7-11 work better and for a longer time, then several other businesses); take a air pressure reading of each tire, then write down - on the side of your tire, with a pencil - what the pressure for the tire you are checking, is. The side of your tire will have a number, just before the letters PSIG [Pounds per Square Inch Gauge].

IF your tire's pressure is FIVE POUNDS OR LESS, below the "PSIG number", DO NOT inflate, as this number on the tire is the MAXIMUM TIRE'S PRESSURE." ALL tires "heat-up", as you are driving. The more you drive, the higher the temperature inside each tire, until it reaches the maximum tire temperature: NOT going into details on this one, as it varies by: vehicle make and model; tire make and model; weight of your vehicle; load rating of your tire; et cetera.

Tools: 1 #2 Pencil

1 Tire gauge (yes, the service station you are at usually has a built-in gauge, but NOT ALL.) Advanced, Auto Zone, Sears: Cost = $1.00-2.50 (USD)

4-5 quarters (US) for the air pump.

NOTE: Park your vehicle where the air hose can reach all four tires! Inflate each tire to 5 lbs. less than the PSIG stated on the side of your tire. IF your tires are "under inflated", your tire's tread will be thinner on the inside (nearest your vehicle, and the outside (farthest from your vehicle). The "tread" will be much higher than the "inside" and "outside"!

Total time to check, measure each tires air pressure, inflate all four tires, replace all four valve stems caps = 20-30 minutes.