It’s important to know the gas tank capacity of your Ford Explorer, especially if you plan on a long road trip. Not only does it help you plan the driving distance before you need to refuel, but it also gives you a gauge of your fuel costs.

The easiest way to find the capacity for your Explorer model is from your owner’s manual. However, if you don’t have the manual on hand, we can help.

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How big is the gas tank on a 2013 Ford Explorer?

The 2013 Ford Explorer is offered in four trim levels—base,

XLT

Limited

, and

Sport

. The Explorer comes standard with a 290-horsepower V6 engine. A 240-horsepower, turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost engine is available in the base, XLT, and Limited trim while the Sport trim is only available with a 365-horsepower six-cylinder EcoBoost engine.

Luckily for 2013 Explorer owners, Ford kept the Explorer gas tank size at 18.6 gallons (70.4 liters) across all trim levels. Regardless of which model you have, you can be sure that your Explorer has the same size of gas tank.

According to the EPA, the Explorer’s fuel economy ranges from 20/27 mpg city/highway in the FWD four-cylinder models to 16/22 mpg city/highway in AWD V6 models. In other words, you’ll be able to get a maximum range of 297 to 372 miles in the city or 409 to 520 miles on the highway on a full tank of gas.

How to check your 2013 Ford Explorer’s gas tank size

If you ever feel unsure of your gas tank size, below are a few ways you can confirm the number.

Measure the gas tank

If you want to measure the volume of your tank by hand, you’ll need a measuring tape and a calculator. To calculate the capacity, multiply the width, length, and height of the tank in inches and divide the result by 231—the number of cubic inches in a gallon.

Check your owner’s manual

The easiest way to confirm the fuel tank size of your 2013 Ford Explorer is to check your owner’s manual. Keep an eye out for “fuel tank capacity” or similar wording to find the exact amount of fuel you can carry.

Drive till empty, then fill it up

You can still estimate your gas tank size if you are unable to measure the gas tank or find your owner’s manual. All you’ll need to do is drive until your gas gauge reaches “E” and then fill up the tank. This will give you an idea of how big the tank is but it would not be an exact measurement.

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How to save on fuel costs in a Ford Explorer

With a regular gasoline engine and two-wheel drive, the base 2013 Ford Explorer is rated for 20 mpg combined city/highway—the rating goes down with AWD models. The upgraded turbocharged four-cylinder engine gets a boost in fuel economy to 23 mpg combined. If you have a Ford Explorer Sport, your fuel economy rating drops to 18 mpg combined.

The Ford Explorer may not have the best fuel economy, but there are ways to conserve gas and save money:

Keep up with maintenance. Your fuel economy can diminish if you let the wear and tear build up on your Explorer. Stay on top of your maintenance schedule to maintain peak fuel efficiency.

Drive carefully. Flooring your gas pedal and harsh accelerations will burn gas quicker. Easing up on the gas pedal and gentle acceleration keeps your fuel consumption steady and low.

Avoid idling, especially in cold weather. Instead of warming up your Explorer by idling, it will use up less gas to gently drive the SUV instead.

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