This page covers NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Ford Explorer Hev.
25–27 mpg combined
8.7–9.4 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2020 to 2021 Ford Explorer HEV received an overall rating of five stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. The vehicle earned five stars in frontal crash, side crash, and side pole crash tests. It received four stars in rollover testing. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so this rating covers the entire 2020 to 2021 range shown.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
