Ford Explorer USPS Electric MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Explorer USPS Electric has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2001 to 2002. Across those years its best rated version returned 39 mpg (2001) and its thirstiest returned 39 mpg (2001). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #2 of 45 (98th pct) | 2-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2002 | 1 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #2 of 54 (98th pct) | 2-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Explorer USPS Electric placed highest in 2001 at #2 of 45, and lowest in 2001 at #2 of 45. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2-Wheel Drive Electricity | EV | 45 | 33 | 39 | 294.9 | 0.2 | $1,950 | 38 mi | n/a | n/a |
| 2001 | 2-Wheel Drive Electricity | EV | 45 | 33 | 39 | 294.9 | 0.2 | $1,950 | 38 mi | n/a | n/a |
What Explorer USPS Electric fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2002 Ford Explorer USPS Electric burns 295 to 295 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $885 | $885 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,032 | $1,032 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,179 | $1,179 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2002 model year is $1,950 to $1,950 a year in fuel, or $1,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Across the 140 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 39 mpg the Ford Explorer USPS Electric is 17 mpg better the median, which is worth about $797 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ford nameplates
Every Ford model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.