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2025 Ford Explorer Gas Tank Size and Capacity

SUV 8 trims listed 1 fuel-system recall ← 2024 2026 →

Fuel tank capacity

17.9–20.2gal · 68–76 L

The 2025 Ford Explorer has a fuel tank capacity of 17.9 to 20.2 gallons (68–76 liters), depending on the trim. The most common size is 20.2 gallons, used on 4 trims.

A full tank is good for roughly 483–586 highway miles or 358–404 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

20.2 gal · Bigger than 70% of 2025 models we list.

Highway range
483–586 mi
City range
358–404 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
20–24 MPG
EPA size class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle

2025 Ford Explorer fuel tank capacity by trim

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Drive
no difference
Engine

All 8 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
Active 4dr SUV 2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A · RWD MPG 20 / 29Range 358 / 519 mi 2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A RWD 17.9 gal68 L 20 / 29 358 / 519 mi
Active 4dr SUV AWD 2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A · AWD MPG 20 / 27Range 358 / 483 mi 2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A AWD 17.9 gal68 L 20 / 27 358 / 483 mi
ST-Line 4dr SUV 2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A · RWD MPG 20 / 29Range 358 / 519 mi 2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A RWD 17.9 gal68 L 20 / 29 358 / 519 mi
ST-Line 4dr SUV AWD 2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A · AWD MPG 20 / 27Range 358 / 483 mi 2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A AWD 17.9 gal68 L 20 / 27 358 / 483 mi
Platinum 4dr SUV 2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A · RWD MPG 20 / 29Range 404 / 586 mi 2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A RWD 20.2 gal76 L 20 / 29 404 / 586 mi
Platinum 4dr SUV AWD 2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A · AWD MPG 20 / 27Range 404 / 545 mi 2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A AWD 20.2 gal76 L 20 / 27 404 / 545 mi
ST 4dr SUV 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A · RWD MPG 18 / 25Range 364 / 505 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A RWD 20.2 gal76 L 18 / 25 364 / 505 mi
ST 4dr SUV AWD 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A · AWD MPG 18 / 25Range 364 / 505 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A AWD 20.2 gal76 L 18 / 25 364 / 505 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2025 Ford Explorer goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 24 MPG, a full 17.9-gallon tank covers about 430 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full17.9519358
3/413.4389269
1/29.0260179
1/44.513090
1/82.26545

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 625 gallons, roughly 35 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
20–24 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
377–439 g/mi
EPA greenhouse score
4–5 of 10
Source
EPA ratings ↗

What it costs to fill up a 2025 Ford Explorer

$86.25 to fill the 20.2-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
17.9 galRegular$4.27$76.43$57.32
20.2 galRegular$4.27$86.25$64.69

By region, 20.2-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$81.20
Midwest$4.27$86.25
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$74.74
Rocky Mountain$4.46$90.09
West Coast$5.42$109.48
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$118.98

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 17.9-gallon tank$76.43
  • 20.2-gallon tank$86.25
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$2,669

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Explorer tank size in other years

The 2025 Explorer uses the same 17.9–20.2 gal tank sizes as every Explorer since 2020.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2027 Explorer 17.9–20.2 gal 586 mi
2026 Explorer 17.9–20.2 gal 586 mi
2025 Explorer 17.9–20.2 gal 586 mi
2024 Explorer 17.9–20.2 gal 525 mi
2023 Explorer 17.9–20.2 gal 525 mi
2022 Explorer 17.9–20.2 gal 525 mi
2021 Explorer 17.9–20.2 gal 525 mi
2020 Explorer 17.9–20.2 gal 522 mi
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2025 Ford Explorer fuel system recalls

NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2025 Ford Explorer, out of 20 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.

Fuel injection system · InjectorsAug 23, 2024 · NHTSA 24V634000 · Ford Motor Company · 24 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2025 Ford Explorer?

The 2025 Ford Explorer holds between 17.9 and 20.2 gallons, depending on the trim. 20.2 gallons is the usual size; the smaller 17.9-gallon tank is on the Active 4dr SUV.

How many gallons and liters does the 2025 Ford Explorer gas tank hold?

The 2025 Ford Explorer tank holds 68–76 liters, or 17.9–20.2 gallons in US gallons.

Which 2025 Ford Explorer has the biggest gas tank?

The 20.2-gallon tank is on the Platinum 4dr SUV, Platinum 4dr SUV AWD, ST 4dr SUV and 1 other trim. The smallest tank, 17.9 gallons, is on the Active 4dr SUV.

Does AWD change the 2025 Ford Explorer gas tank?

No. RWD and AWD versions of the 2025 Ford Explorer use the same 17.9–20.2 gal tank.

How far can a 2025 Ford Explorer go on a full tank?

About 483–586 miles on the highway and 358–404 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2025 Ford Explorer go on a quarter tank?

About 130 highway miles or 90 in town from the 17.9-gallon tank, which has roughly 4.5 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2025 Ford Explorer take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2025 Ford Explorer?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 20.2-gallon tank from empty costs $86.25. It ranges from $74.74 in the Gulf Coast to $118.98 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2025 Ford Explorer?

About 125 pounds for the 20.2-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Has the 2025 Ford Explorer had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2025 Ford Explorer: 24V634000 (fuel injection system · injectors). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, cross-checked against a second spec database. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026.
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database.

Does your owner's manual say something different? Let us know and we'll fix it. More on how we check the numbers.

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