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Karaoke_Carlos

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2007 XLT V8, 6sp Auto
I have a new, 2007, Explorer XLT with the 4.6 V8 engine. My wife and I have been driving it for about 2 months. I am concerned because our mileage seems awfully low. We've been averaging less than 13 MPG. Our driving includes mostly city (about 90%) and 10% highway.
 



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Hey there!

Is that different than what the window sticker said? Mine isn't much better, but I don't even look anymore or check gas prices (as far as which station to go to) - and with the engine/motor you have, that sounds pretty good. I'd say my mileage is fair... I find my station, fill up, and look away, far away... :D
 






Sticker?

The sticker said low of 15 (city) and high of 21 (highway).

I had seriously hoped to stay above the 15...
 






Well...

Part of the mileage variation might be due to your area... almost everything is up hill (for those who don't know Simi, it's beautiful!) That engine is working pretty hard to keep you moving... I'm in OC, even down hill is up on a hill - it's true! Do you go to the Valley a lot?

The sticker is averages, it doesn't include a lot of information like, how much you're carrying, is the air on, etc... But where are the pics of the dos mil 7? No pics, come on! :D
 






I'll try to get some pics of the car up... wife is gone right now (HER car, my payment). I'll see if she lets me close enough to it over the next couple of days.
 






Suerte!

How's the wind out there now a days? It used to fierce back in the day... that can affect your mileage too...

If it's your wife's, don't worry about it... They don't usually let you do anything to it but look at it or wash it... :) fill up the tank, do the maint, etc... you know how it goes...

Mine is in transformation, almost done... I always ask for pics, but post very few of my own (so don't listen to me :D
 












13-16 around town, 18+ on the highway with a best of 23. I can't complain.
 






Id be lucky to get about 13 on good days.... then again i drive a 5.0
 






Ronald Reagan toward Simi, no?

I have a new, 2007, Explorer XLT with the 4.6 V8 engine. My wife and I have been driving it for about 2 months. I am concerned because our mileage seems awfully low. We've been averaging less than 13 MPG. Our driving includes mostly city (about 90%) and 10% highway.

The pic is small, but that's the former 118 West to Simi 1999 view from the 96. How do you even think about mileage with that view? It's worth it, no? :D
 






Well i just filled up and figured out that on my last tank i got 13.9 mpg and thats for the 4.0 is that bad for pretty much a stock X with a couple of mods?
 






Well i do about 50% hiway and city, and i get about 19 to 21. Not to bad for a stock 93x huh!
 












Umm, i live in idaho! There is not a lot of traffic here! Also, i am a broke collage kid so i drive it like a granny most of the time.And i keep it at 70 miles an hour on the freeway! Slow starts and stops and a manual tranny!
James
 






You got it made then!

So the lowest mileage here and the highest average out to the sticker mileage, no?
 






K its kind of long butt this is from a goverment website Heres the website for all of you who do not own a 93 sport with a manual?Dos e this answer your post cause i was a little confused!!!!!!!http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/sbs.htm

1993 Ford Explorer 4WD


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City 17
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Fuel Economics
Cost to Drive 25 Miles $4.56
Fuel to Drive 25 Miles 1.47 gal
Annual Fuel Cost* $2734

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The very bottom Disclaimer says it all... Good posting!
 






I average around 19-20 with a high around 22. I drive around 15 miles at a constant speed to and from work everyday so it's not exactly city driving but I'm still pretty pleased. The big plus for me is that I can run regular gas instead of premium like the Lincoln it replaced.
 






I also average 19/20 with my 91
My Commute is 150 km or just short of 100 mi and it's all on the highway with no traffic except maybe a moose or bear .
I am on 33" with 3.55 gears and 5 speed manual.
I don't keep track around town but I'm sure it sucks bad.
I'm going to go to 4.10 gears soon for better offroad and expect my milage should be atleast as good on the highway but better in town not to mention way better offroad performance.
 



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2002 4.0 XLT 4WD, had been getting about 14 in the city and 20 highway.

Just changed plugs and wires, balanced and rotated tires, cleaned the whole fuel system, changed the oil, and replaced the air filter (replacing the PCV valve if I can find it, and the fuel filter this weekend)... so we'll see how that changes things. I'd be happy with 15 city and 21 highway.
 






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