2004 Ford Models
- Crown Victoria
- E150 Club Wagon
- E150 Econoline 2WD
- E250 Econoline 2WD
- Escape 2WD
- Escape 4WD
- Expedition 2WD
- Expedition 4WD
- Explorer 2WD
- Explorer 4WD
- Explorer FFV 2WD
- Explorer FFV 4WD
- Explorer Sport Trac 2WD FFV
- Explorer Sport Trac 4WD FFV
- F150 Natural GAS
- F150 Pickup 2WD
- F150 Pickup 4WD
- Focus
- Focus Station Wagon
- Freestar Cargo Van FWD
- Freestar Wagon FWD
- Mustang
- Ranger Pickup 2WD
- Ranger Pickup 4WD
- Taurus
- Taurus Wagon
- Thunderbird
Technical Brief (Automatic - 4.6L - 8 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Explorer 2WD gets up to 20 MPG on the highway, 15 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 17 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 33% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
- City
- 15 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
8Valves Per Cylinder:
2Displacement:
4.6 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
RegularGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Explorer 2WD gets up to 25.05 MPG on the highway, 16.28 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 19.32 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 54% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 25.05 MPG
- Combined
- 19.32 MPG
- City
- 16.28 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
L5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Rear Wheel DrivePassenger Volume :
UnknownLuggage Volume :
UnknownComparisions
2004 Special Purpose Vehicles - Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD
The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the special purpose vehicles - sport utility vehicles 2wd class in 2004 goes to the Saturn VUE FWD with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 26 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 73% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Lincoln Navigator 2WD.
- Saturn VUE FWD
- 26 MPG (Manual - 2.2L - 4 Cylinder)
- Toyota RAV4 2WD
- 26 MPG (Automatic - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
- Chrysler PT Cruiser
- 25 MPG (Manual - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
- Chevrolet Blazer 2WD
- 18 MPG (Automatic - 4.3L - 6 Cylinder)
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD
- 18 MPG (Automatic - 4.0L - 6 Cylinder)
- Ford Explorer FFV 2WD
- 18 MPG (Automatic - 4.0L - 6 Cylinder)
- Buick Rainier 2WD
- 18 MPG (Automatic - 4.2L - 6 Cylinder)
- Infiniti QX56 2WD
- 15 MPG (Automatic - 5.6L - 8 Cylinder)
- Lincoln Aviator 2WD
- 15 MPG (Automatic - 4.6L - 8 Cylinder)
- Lincoln Navigator 2WD
- 15 MPG (Automatic - 5.4L - 8 Cylinder)
