- Newest year: 2002
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2000-2002 Ford Expedition MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 13–16 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Ford Expedition at a glance
The 2000-2002 Ford Expedition covers 3 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 13–16 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $4,080 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl RWD (16 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2002. The best combined rating in the generation, 16 MPG, was reached in 2001 and 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Ford Expedition by model year
What the 2002 Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$340
$4,080 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.80
Per 100 miles
$27.20
Five years
$20,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
Same
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Ford Expedition MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl RWD | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,030 |
2001 Ford Expedition MPG
13–16 MPG · $4,080–$5,030/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 16 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,360 to $4,080, $280 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl RWD | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,030 |
2000 Ford Expedition MPG
13–15 MPG · $4,360–$5,030/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl RWD | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,030 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl RWD: $5,550 in California and $3,560 in Texas, a $1,990 difference.
- California $5,550
- Washington $5,150
- New York $4,080
- Florida $3,860
- Texas $3,560
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (1st gen)
- 2003-2006 (2nd gen)
- 2007-2017 (3rd gen)
- 2018-2024 (4th gen)
- 2025-2027* (5th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Ford Expedition get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Ford Expedition at 13–16 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 16 MPG (14 city, 19 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Ford Expedition?
The Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 16 MPG, in 2001 and 2002. The lowest top rating, 15 MPG, was in 2000.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Ford Expedition?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Ford Expedition per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,080 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $4,080–$5,030 a year. That is a $950 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Ford Expedition 100 miles?
About $27.20 per 100 miles for the Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $27.20 and $33.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Ford Expedition more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl RWD is rated 14 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2002 Ford Expedition compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,080 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $4,080, and less than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 228 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Ford Expedition different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2002 against 4 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Ford Expedition for that year.