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2009 Ford Explorer 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 20 16 555
4.6L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 21 17 523

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 10E043000

MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

49 complaints filed by owners for this model year (8 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Vehicle Speed Control 5 Unknown Or Other 5 Seats 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2009 Ford Explorer 2WD?

EPA figures for the 2009 Ford Explorer 2WD reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2009 Ford Explorer 2WD?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Explorer 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2009 Ford Explorer 2WD?

Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford Explorer 2WD, most often about: Vehicle Speed Control, Unknown Or Other, Seats. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.