What gas does the 2019 Ford Explorer take?
The EPA rates every 2019 Ford Explorer engine on regular gasoline. The 3.5L 6-cylinder is flex-fuel and can also run on E85.
Key takeaways
- 7 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed automatic | AWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed automatic | FWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 3.5L 6-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | AWD | regular gasoline | Yes (flex-fuel) |
| 3.5L 6-cylinder turbo | 6-speed automatic | AWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 3.5L 6-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | AWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 3.5L 6-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | FWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 3.5L 6-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | FWD | regular gasoline | Yes (flex-fuel) |
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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