2018 EXPLORER MPG WHILE TOWING

[Oasisbob]

2018 Ford Explorer 3.5L 6 speed transmission. Not twin turbo model. Our non towing highway mileage is 20. Towing our 3,5oo pound hybrid mileage drops to 11. Our previous tow vehicle, a Kia Sedona, got 14 and had a bigger motor and five speed tranny. Is this all I can expect for mileage? Does'nt help that it has only a 18.5 gallon fuel capacity

[MitchF150]

I've got a 13 F150 with the 3.5 EcoBoost (twin turbo version) and I get 20 mpg's with it on flat, straight hwy runs keeping it below 70 mph.

When towing, it drops to around 9-10 mpg at best.

I know you said you don't have the turbos, but that sounds kinda low all around for a smaller, lighter rig as yours compared to my #6000 truck when it's empty.

Maybe those Exploders are heavier than I think they are?

Good luck! Mitch