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Ford Expedition MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

28 model years · 2000–2027

18 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
City
23 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2027 Expedition 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD
$3,530

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Ford Expedition fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Ford Expedition for 28 model years, 2000 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 13–20 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 2 configurations rated 18 MPG combined and costing $3,530–$3,690 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2019 Expedition 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD, at 20 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 15 MPG in 1997.

Ford Expedition MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Ford Expedition: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2025-2027* (5th gen) Generation page
2027 (partial) 18 $3,530–$3,690
2026 18–19 $3,490–$3,680
2025 18–19 $3,460–$3,680
2018-2024 (4th gen) Generation page
2024 17–19 $3,400–$3,840
2023 17–19 $3,400–$3,840
2022 17–19 $3,400–$3,840
2021 18–19 $3,350–$3,630
2020 18–19 $3,440–$3,630
2019 18–20 $3,340–$3,630
2018 18–20 $3,280–$3,570
2007-2017 (3rd gen) Generation page
2017 16–18 $3,720–$3,990
2016 16–18 $3,620–$3,990
2015 16–18 $3,620–$3,990
2014 15–16 $4,090–$4,460
2013 15–16 $4,080–$4,460
2012 15–16 $4,090–$4,460
2011 13–16 $4,080–$5,060
2010 14–16 $4,080–$4,670
2009 16 $4,080
2008 14 $4,670
2007 15 $4,360
2003-2006 (2nd gen) Generation page
2006 14 $4,670
2005 14 $4,670
2004 13–15 $4,360–$5,030
2003 14 $4,670
2000-2002 (1st gen) Generation page
2002 13–16 $4,080–$5,030
2001 13–16 $4,080–$5,030
2000 13–15 $4,360–$5,030

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Ford Expedition generations

5 generations between 2000 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2027 powertrain options

Gas · 3.5L
Combined
18 MPG
Per year
$3,530–$3,690
See gas configurations

Ford Expedition MPG history, 1997–1999

Ford Expedition: combined MPG range by model year, 1997–1999
YearGas (MPG)
1999 12–14
1998 13–15
1997 13–15

EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ford Expedition's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Ford Expedition run 13–20 MPG across model years 2000 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 18 MPG.

Which Ford Expedition model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2019 Ford Expedition Expedition 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 20 MPG.

How much does a Ford Expedition cost to fuel per year?

For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,530–$3,690 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,530.

Has the Ford Expedition's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 15 MPG in 2000 to 18 MPG in 2027, 3 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 15 MPG.

How many generations of the Ford Expedition are there?

EPA data covers 5 generations of the Ford Expedition: 2025-2027*, 2018-2024, 2007-2017, 2003-2006, 2000-2002. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.