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2003-2006 Ford Expedition MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 13–15 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003-2006 Ford Expedition at a glance
The 2003-2006 Ford Expedition covers 4 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 13–15 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $4,670 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl RWD (14 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004, 2005 and 2006. The best combined rating in the generation, 15 MPG, was reached in 2004.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2003-2006 Ford Expedition by model year
What the 2006 Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$389
$4,670 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.78
Per 100 miles
$31.13
Five years
$23,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$590more a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Ford Expedition MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
2005 Ford Expedition MPG
14 MPG · $4,670/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 14 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,360 to $4,670, $310 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
2004 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.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 14 to 15 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,670 to $4,360, $310 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 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl RWD | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
2003 Ford Expedition MPG
14 MPG · $4,670/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 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl RWD | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl RWD: $6,350 in California and $4,070 in Texas, a $2,280 difference.
- California $6,350
- Washington $5,880
- New York $4,670
- Florida $4,410
- Texas $4,070
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 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 2003-2006 Ford Expedition get?
EPA rates the 2003-2006 Ford Expedition at 13–15 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 15 MPG (14 city, 18 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2006 Ford Expedition?
The Expedition 4.6L 8-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 15 MPG, in 2004. The lowest top rating, 14 MPG, was in 2003, 2005 and 2006.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2006 Ford Expedition?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
How does the 2003-2006 Ford Expedition compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2002 Ford Expedition) is rated 13–16 MPG combined and costs $4,080–$5,030 a year to fuel; the 2003-2006 model is rated 13–15 MPG and costs $4,360–$5,030 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Ford Expedition per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,670 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,670 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Ford Expedition 100 miles?
About $31.13 per 100 miles for the Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2006 Ford Expedition more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl RWD is rated 12 city and 17 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2006 Ford Expedition compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Expedition 5.4L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,670 a year to fuel, $590 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Ford Expedition different from the 2005 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2006 against 2 configurations for 2005. See the 2005 Ford Expedition for that year.