1997 Ford Explorer Gas Mileage (MPG)

The 1997 Ford Explorer is EPA-rated at 14–18 MPG combined (12–16 city / 17–22 highway) across 8 configurations. Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov. For a specific vehicle's history, see vincheck.it.com/check-vin.

Explorer 2WD — Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L, (FFS)12 city / 17 hwy / 14 comb MPG · $4800/yr
Explorer 2WD — Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L, (SOHC) (FFS)14 city / 19 hwy / 16 comb MPG · $4200/yr
Explorer 2WD — Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L, (FFS)14 city / 18 hwy / 15 comb MPG · $4450/yr
Explorer 2WD — Man 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L, (FFS)16 city / 22 hwy / 18 comb MPG · $3700/yr
Explorer 4WD — Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L, (FFS)12 city / 17 hwy / 14 comb MPG · $4800/yr
Explorer 4WD — Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L, (SOHC) (FFS)14 city / 18 hwy / 15 comb MPG · $4450/yr
Explorer 4WD — Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L, (FFS)13 city / 17 hwy / 15 comb MPG · $4450/yr
Explorer 4WD — Man 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L, (FFS)15 city / 19 hwy / 16 comb MPG · $4200/yr

Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 1997 Ford Explorer?

The 1997 Ford Explorer is EPA-rated at 14–18 MPG combined (12–16 city / 17–22 highway) across 8 configurations.

Is the 1997 Ford Explorer good on gas?

EPA combined ratings for the 1997 Ford Explorer range from 14–18 MPG. Higher combined MPG means lower annual fuel cost — see the per-configuration table above.

1997 Ford Explorer safety ratings · Ford Explorer common problems · 1997 Ford Explorer complaints · Full 1997 Ford Explorer VIN history

VinCheck Tools & Reports

Free VIN Check VIN Decoder Used Car Value Safety Ratings Vehicle Recalls Salvage Title Check Accident History Check Stolen Vehicle Check Vehicle Lien Check Window Sticker Lookup License Plate Lookup Mileage Check Motorcycle VIN Search Canada VIN Check Salvage Auction Records Browse Cars by Make VinCheck Blog Free Car Tools Pricing How-To Guides Car Guides & Comparisons Best Cars by Category Used Car Dealer Directory Frequently Asked Questions Vehicle Data Most Stolen Cars Most Totaled Cars Most Flooded Cars Worst Cars to Buy Carfax Alternative EpicVIN Alternative AutoCheck Alternative ClearVIN Alternative Bumper Alternative FaxVIN Alternative VinAudit Alternative carVertical Alternative

License Plate Lookup by State

Alabama License Plate Lookup Alaska License Plate Lookup Arizona License Plate Lookup Arkansas License Plate Lookup California License Plate Lookup Colorado License Plate Lookup Connecticut License Plate Lookup Delaware License Plate Lookup Florida License Plate Lookup Georgia License Plate Lookup Hawaii License Plate Lookup Idaho License Plate Lookup Illinois License Plate Lookup Indiana License Plate Lookup Iowa License Plate Lookup Kansas License Plate Lookup Kentucky License Plate Lookup Louisiana License Plate Lookup Maine License Plate Lookup Maryland License Plate Lookup Massachusetts License Plate Lookup Michigan License Plate Lookup Minnesota License Plate Lookup Mississippi License Plate Lookup Missouri License Plate Lookup Montana License Plate Lookup Nebraska License Plate Lookup Nevada License Plate Lookup New Hampshire License Plate Lookup New Jersey License Plate Lookup New Mexico License Plate Lookup New York License Plate Lookup North Carolina License Plate Lookup North Dakota License Plate Lookup Ohio License Plate Lookup Oklahoma License Plate Lookup Oregon License Plate Lookup Pennsylvania License Plate Lookup Rhode Island License Plate Lookup South Carolina License Plate Lookup South Dakota License Plate Lookup Tennessee License Plate Lookup Texas License Plate Lookup Utah License Plate Lookup Vermont License Plate Lookup Virginia License Plate Lookup Washington License Plate Lookup West Virginia License Plate Lookup Wisconsin License Plate Lookup Wyoming License Plate Lookup Washington DC License Plate Lookup

VIN Check by State

Alabama VIN Check Alaska VIN Check Arizona VIN Check Arkansas VIN Check California VIN Check Colorado VIN Check Connecticut VIN Check Delaware VIN Check Florida VIN Check Georgia VIN Check Hawaii VIN Check Idaho VIN Check Illinois VIN Check Indiana VIN Check Iowa VIN Check Kansas VIN Check Kentucky VIN Check Louisiana VIN Check Maine VIN Check Maryland VIN Check Massachusetts VIN Check Michigan VIN Check Minnesota VIN Check Mississippi VIN Check Missouri VIN Check Montana VIN Check Nebraska VIN Check Nevada VIN Check New Hampshire VIN Check New Jersey VIN Check New Mexico VIN Check New York VIN Check North Carolina VIN Check North Dakota VIN Check Ohio VIN Check Oklahoma VIN Check Oregon VIN Check Pennsylvania VIN Check Rhode Island VIN Check South Carolina VIN Check South Dakota VIN Check Tennessee VIN Check Texas VIN Check Utah VIN Check Vermont VIN Check Virginia VIN Check Washington VIN Check West Virginia VIN Check Wisconsin VIN Check Wyoming VIN Check Washington DC VIN Check

Vehicle History by Make

Toyota History Honda History Nissan History Hyundai History Kia History Ford History Chevrolet History Ram History Gmc History Jeep History Dodge History Bmw History Mercedes Benz History Audi History Volkswagen History Tesla History

Salvage Auctions by State

CA Salvage Auctions TX Salvage Auctions FL Salvage Auctions NY Salvage Auctions GA Salvage Auctions NJ Salvage Auctions PA Salvage Auctions IL Salvage Auctions OH Salvage Auctions NC Salvage Auctions MI Salvage Auctions AZ Salvage Auctions

Guides

How to Check a VIN Number How to Spot Odometer Rollback How to Buy a Salvage Car How to Read a VIN Report How to Decode a WMI Find VIN from License Plate How to Value a Used Car How to Avoid Curbstoners Check Accident History Find a Stolen Car How to Read a Carfax Report Find a Motorcycle VIN Check Title Status Negotiate a Used Car Price Sunroof vs Moonroof AWD vs 4WD Salvage vs Rebuilt Title Carfax vs CarMax Texas Lemon Law Towing Capacity by VIN Best Family Cars SUVs with Captain Seats