Is there an effective way to refit or convert a 2002 Ford Explorer for better mileage & lower gas consumption?

Posted by admin on Aug 9th

I have a 2002 Ford Explorer & a 1986 Mustang. They get about the same, pitiful mileage of about 14mpg. I can’t afford a new car/hybrid. Is there anyway to get better mileage out of either other than the basics…tire inflation, oil & filter replacements, etc. And…unfortunately, a bicycle won’t take me where I need to go. Are hydrogen or water conversion kits really effective & would either work for me? Thanks for any suggestions.

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3 Responses to “Is there an effective way to refit or convert a 2002 Ford Explorer for better mileage & lower gas consumption?”

Aug 9th at 12:19 am By: svenlacrosse

no, you would have to redo the whole car. new tranny, gearing. It wouldn’t be cost effective. All you can do it dont drive fast and keep the car running good.

Aug 9th at 12:20 am By: Rachel W

It is a lot of money to replace all the parts you would need to in order to convert either of your vehicles. Which is not very cost effective, if you’re going to spend that much converting, you would be better off buying a cheap little rust-bucket just to get you around with high MPG’s for a couple hundred bucks!

Another thing you can do is maximize your current MPG’s
http://www.automedia.com/More_MPG_Tips/ccr20040801mt/1

Aug 9th at 1:18 am By: gearbox

14 in a 2002 Explorer? Must be a lot of city driving.

Step one would be a new fuel filter,air filter, and spark plug change if not done within last 30,000 miles or so and oil in last 5,000 miles as most neglect this and eats the fuel mileage hard.

make sure air pressure is at 35psi and be easy on the gas is about the only real proven fuel economy answers.

The water conversions still have the jury out on them.. some swear by them, some say it doesn’t work as claimed for the money spent to buy and install the system (as the water has to be metered just so or you can explode a engine)

And what I read is from certified techs… not the people selling these systems on the side

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Is there an effective way to refit or convert a 2002 Ford Explorer for better mileage & lower gas consumption?