What gas does the 2001 Ford Explorer take?
The EPA rates every 2001 Ford Explorer engine on regular gasoline. The 4.0L 6-cylinder is flex-fuel and can also run on E85. An electric version is also listed.
Key takeaways
- 9 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2001 Ford Explorer.
- Regular gasoline is what the EPA rated it on - paying for premium buys nothing unless the manual asks for it.
- Only the engines marked flex-fuel can use E85.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Rated fuel | E85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (EV) | not listed | 2WD | electricity | No |
| 4.0L 6-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or AWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 4.0L 6-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or AWD | regular gasoline | Yes (flex-fuel) |
| 4.0L 6-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | RWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 4.0L 6-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | RWD | regular gasoline | Yes (flex-fuel) |
| 4.0L 6-cylinder | 5-speed manual | 4-Wheel or AWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 4.0L 6-cylinder | 5-speed manual | RWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 5.0L 8-cylinder | 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or AWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 5.0L 8-cylinder | 4-speed automatic | RWD | regular gasoline | No |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
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