Average fuel economy of Ford Explorer 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp) 2003-2017 Real MPG – inCarDoc

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Average fuel consumption Ford Explorer 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp) 2003-2017

Average fuel consumption based on inCarDoc application data.

Total Measurement Range:
Distance 7253 km / 4507 mi
Trips сount 535
Technical details:
Engine volume 4.6 l
Fuel type Gasoline
Horsepower 242 hp
Transmission Manual

Consumption:

Source Urban Combined Сountryside
OBD CarDoctor Real Statistics 24.0 l/100km 16.1 l/100km 12.2 l/100km
Official Specs 16.8 l/100km N/A 12.4 l/100km
OBD CarDoctor Real Statistics 9.8 mpg(US) 14.6 mpg(US) 19.3 mpg(US)
Official Specs 14.0 mpg(US) N/A 19.0 mpg(US)
OBD CarDoctor Real Statistics 11.8 mpg(UK) 17.5 mpg(UK) 23.2 mpg(UK)
Official Specs 16.8 mpg(UK) N/A 22.8 mpg(UK)

Comparison with other Ford Explorer 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp) 2003-2017 models

Model Urban Combined Сountryside
Explorer 4.0 V6 (213 Hp) 20.3 l/100km 13.8 l/100km 11.6 l/100km
Explorer 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV (212 Hp) 19.8 l/100km 13.9 l/100km 11.2 l/100km
Explorer 4.6 i V8 24V AWD (295 Hp) 23.3 l/100km 16.6 l/100km 12.5 l/100km
Explorer 4.0i V6 (212 Hp) 20.3 l/100km 13.4 l/100km 11.2 l/100km
Explorer 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac (208 Hp) 20.2 l/100km 15.9 l/100km 12.4 l/100km
Explorer 5.4 L 3V (303 Hp) FWD 19.5 l/100km 13.5 l/100km 11.8 l/100km
Explorer 4.0 V6 (213 Hp) 11.6 mpg(US) 17.0 mpg(US) 20.3 mpg(US)
Explorer 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV (212 Hp) 11.9 mpg(US) 16.9 mpg(US) 21.0 mpg(US)
Explorer 4.6 i V8 24V AWD (295 Hp) 10.1 mpg(US) 14.2 mpg(US) 18.8 mpg(US)
Explorer 4.0i V6 (212 Hp) 11.6 mpg(US) 17.6 mpg(US) 21.0 mpg(US)
Explorer 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac (208 Hp) 11.6 mpg(US) 14.8 mpg(US) 19.0 mpg(US)
Explorer 5.4 L 3V (303 Hp) FWD 12.1 mpg(US) 17.4 mpg(US) 19.9 mpg(US)
Explorer 4.0 V6 (213 Hp) 13.9 mpg(UK) 20.5 mpg(UK) 24.4 mpg(UK)
Explorer 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV (212 Hp) 14.3 mpg(UK) 20.3 mpg(UK) 25.2 mpg(UK)
Explorer 4.6 i V8 24V AWD (295 Hp) 12.1 mpg(UK) 17.0 mpg(UK) 22.6 mpg(UK)
Explorer 4.0i V6 (212 Hp) 13.9 mpg(UK) 21.1 mpg(UK) 25.2 mpg(UK)
Explorer 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac (208 Hp) 14.0 mpg(UK) 17.8 mpg(UK) 22.8 mpg(UK)
Explorer 5.4 L 3V (303 Hp) FWD 14.5 mpg(UK) 20.9 mpg(UK) 23.9 mpg(UK)

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According to real-world user data from the inCarDoc application, FordВ ExplorerВ with a 4.6 l Gasoline consumes on average:

  • In urban conditions: 24.0 l/100km 9.8 mpg(US) 11.8 mpg(UK);
  • In combined cycle: 16.1 l/100km 14.6 mpg(US) 17.5 mpg(UK);
  • On the highway: 12.2 l/100km 19.3 mpg(US) 23.2 mpg(UK).

Official data ( N/A N/A N/A ) is obtained under laboratory conditions. In real-world driving, fuel consumption may be higher-for example, in city traffic it can reach 24.0 l/100km 9.8 mpg(US) 11.8 mpg(UK) due to traffic jams, aggressive driving, climate, and road conditions.

According to inCarDoc, the average fuel consumption of Ford Explorer 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp) 2003-2017 on highways is 12.2 l/100km 19.3 mpg(US) 23.2 mpg(UK) ) is obtained under laboratory conditions. In real-world driving, fuel consumption may be higher-for example, in city traffic it can reach

With an average combined fuel consumption of 16.1 l/100km 14.6 mpg(US) 17.5 mpg(UK) , Ford Explorer 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp) 2003-2017 will use approximately 161 liters of fuel over a distance of 1,000 km.

Fuel consumption is 16.1 l/100km 14.6 mpg(US) 17.5 mpg(UK) in combined mode.

Absolutely! If you want to view real fuel consumption statistics for other Ford Explorer configurations, we have data on the following versions:

  • Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 (213 Hp) 2002-2017
  • Ford Explorer 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV (212 Hp) 2005-2017
  • Ford Explorer 4.6 i V8 24V AWD (295 Hp) 2005-2017
  • Ford Explorer 4.0i V6 (212 Hp) 2003-2017
  • Ford Explorer 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac (208 Hp) 2005-2017
  • Ford Explorer 5.4 L 3V (303 Hp) FWD 2003-2017

To find real-world stats for other FordВ Explorer versions, use the filter at this link: here