MPG by Model

MakesFordExpedition

Ford Expedition MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 20 MPG combined in 2018–2019, the Expedition 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 14 MPG (1999, 2003, 2005–2006 and 2008).

Ford Expedition: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1997–202610152025MPG20092015199720002005201020152020202620 MPG peakFord Expedition: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year10152025MPG199720002002200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026peak 20
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789.5 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Expedition 2WD. Put it next to its 1997 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Ford Expedition has EPA ratings for 30 model years, 1997–2026, most often among standard SUVs. In 2008 its most efficient version still placed second from the bottom of 90 SUVs, where the Mercedes-Benz G-Class rated lowest.

Of the 249 SUV nameplates on this site, few have had a flex-fuel version (36 of them); this one has.

Among 58 standard SUVs, 2026

The Expedition placed 41st (tied). The class leader was the Jeep Cherokee at 37 MPG. The next higher rating, 20 MPG, is shared by five nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035Expedition 19median 21CherokeeBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035Expedition 19median 21

The Expedition, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1999–0335th of 47SUVs
2004–0866th of 75SUVs
2009–1378th of 88SUVs
2014–1826th of 38standard SUVs
2019–2329th of 46standard SUVs
2024–2637th of 53standard SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2009

    New: 5.4-liter 8-cylinder flex-fuel. Best rating 14 → 16 MPG.

  • 2015

    New: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 16 → 18 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1997–2008 and 2015–2026.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2009–2014.

All 30 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2025–2026Expedition 2WD1916 / 24182
2024Expedition 2WD1917 / 23173
2022–2023Expedition 2WD1917 / 23176
2020–2021Expedition 2WD1917 / 23184
2018–2019Expedition 2WD2017 / 24184
2017Expedition 2WD1815 / 21164
2015–2016Expedition 2WD1816 / 22164
2012–2014Expedition 2WD FFV flex-fuel1614 / 20152
2011Expedition 2WD FFV flex-fuel1614 / 20133
2010Expedition 2WD FFV flex-fuel1614 / 20142
2009Expedition 2WD FFV flex-fuel1614 / 20161
2008Expedition 2WD1412 / 18141
2007Expedition 2WD1512 / 18151
2006Expedition 2WD1412 / 17142
2005Expedition 2WD1413 / 18142
2004Expedition 2WD1514 / 18134
2003Expedition 2WD1413 / 18144
2001–2002Expedition 2WD1614 / 19134
2000Expedition 2WD1513 / 18134
1999Expedition 2WD1412 / 17124
1998Expedition 2WD1513 / 18134
1997Expedition 2WD1514 / 18134

Version names in the EPA list: Expedition 2WD, Expedition 2WD FFV, Expedition 4WD, Expedition 4WD FFV, Expedition EL 2WD, Expedition EL 4WD, Expedition Limo. 2WD FFV, Expedition MAX 2WD, Expedition MAX 4WD, Expedition Timberline AWD.

Same class, 2026

Jeep Cherokee37 MPGAudi Q819 MPGJeep Grand Wagoneer19 MPGRolls-Royce Cullinan14 MPG

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