Updated gas mileage has become a major selling point for the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer. The latest model from the American auto maker does achieve significantly better mileage. 25 percent better, or 25 miles per gallon on the highway. That's the quote from the US Environmental Protection Agency, as announced by Ford yesterday on the Explorer Facebook page.

"It's official, the 2011 Ford Explorer gets an EPA estimated 25 highway MPG - which is Best in Class for a V6 and 25% more fuel efficient than the current model."

For the 2011 Explorer fitted with a 290-horsepower, 3.5-liter…