Ford Expedition MPG by year (1997-2026)
The agency's file has 30 model years of the Ford Expedition from 1997 to 2026. The newest, the 2026 Ford Expedition, gets 18 to 19 mpg combined across 2 tested versions.
Best of 2026
19 mpgExpedition 2WD, combinedBest in the file
20 mpgExpedition 2WD; reached in 2018, 2019Best non-hybrid, 2026
19 mpgExpedition 2WD, combinedBest combined mileage by model year
Each dot is the best version of that model year. The table below holds every figure.
Years when the mileage changed
- All-wheel-drive versions are in the file from the first year, 1997; the best is the Expedition 4WD (8-cyl 4.6 L) at 14 mpg combined.
- 2003: the best combined figure went down 2 mpg, to 14 mpg (from 16 in 2002).
- 2009: the best combined figure went up 2 mpg, to 16 mpg (from 14 in 2008).
- 2015: the best combined figure went up 2 mpg, to 18 mpg (from 16 in 2014).
- 2018: the best combined figure went up 2 mpg, to 20 mpg (from 18 in 2017).
Your fuel cost, 2026 Expedition
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns and sets the price of that fuel.
2026 Expedition 2WD, 6-cyl 3.5 L: 16 mpg city, 24 highway, 19 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Expedition version is $3,300 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Every model year
Open a year for the calculator, every version, rivals, safety record and recalls. Years in the table are the ones the agency tested; pages exist for 3 of them.
| Model year | Versions | Best gas | Fuel a year (agency) | Best figure against the year before |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 | 15 mpg | $4,150 to $4,800 | no earlier year in the file |
| 1998 | 4 | 15 mpg | $4,150 to $4,800 | no change |
| 1999 | 4 | 14 mpg | $4,450 to $5,200 | -1 mpg |
| 2000 | 4 | 15 mpg | $4,150 to $4,800 | +1 mpg |
| 2001 | 4 | 16 mpg | $3,900 to $4,800 | +1 mpg |
| 2002 | 4 | 16 mpg | $3,900 to $4,800 | no change |
| 2003 | 4 | 14 mpg | $4,450 | -2 mpg |
| 2004 | 4 | 15 mpg | $4,150 to $4,800 | +1 mpg |
| 2005 | 2 | 14 mpg | $4,450 | -1 mpg |
| 2006 | 2 | 14 mpg | $4,450 | no change |
| 2007 | 1 | 15 mpg | $4,150 | +1 mpg |
| 2008 | 1 | 14 mpg | $4,450 | -1 mpg |
| 2009 | 1 | 16 mpg | $3,900 | +2 mpg |
| 2010 | 2 | 16 mpg | $3,900 to $4,450 | no change |
| 2011 | 3 | 16 mpg | $3,900 to $4,800 | no change |
| 2012 | 2 | 16 mpg | $3,900 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2013 | 2 | 16 mpg | $3,900 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2014 | 2 | 16 mpg | $3,900 to $4,150 | no change |
| 2015 | 4 | 18 mpg | $3,450 to $3,900 | +2 mpg |
| 2016 | 4 | 18 mpg | $3,450 to $3,900 | no change |
| 2017 | 4 | 18 mpg | $3,450 to $3,900 | no change |
| 2018 | 4 | 20 mpg | $3,100 to $3,450 | +2 mpg |
| 2019 | 4 | 20 mpg | $3,100 to $3,450 | no change |
| 2020 | 4 | 19 mpg | $3,300 to $3,450 | -1 mpg |
| 2021 | 4 | 19 mpg | $3,300 to $3,450 | no change |
| 2022 | 6 | 19 mpg | $3,300 to $3,650 | no change |
| 2023 | 6 | 19 mpg | $3,300 to $3,650 | no change |
| 2024 | 3 | 19 mpg | $3,300 to $3,650 | no change |
| 2025 | 2 | 19 mpg | $3,300 to $3,450 | no change |
| 2026 | 2 | 19 mpg | $3,300 to $3,450 | no change |
The best combined figure changed against the year before in 12 of 30 model years: 1999: -1 mpg, 2000: +1 mpg, 2001: +1 mpg, 2003: -2 mpg, 2004: +1 mpg, 2005: -1 mpg, 2007: +1 mpg, 2008: -1 mpg, 2009: +2 mpg, 2015: +2 mpg, 2018: +2 mpg, 2020: -1 mpg.
Where the newest year stands
The 2026 Expedition is in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class. By best combined figure it ranks 19th of 23 2026 models in that class; the middle figure for the class is 22 mpg and the top figure is 36 mpg. Best Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD mileage, 2026 models.
Other Ford models
Every other Ford model on this site, nearest to the Expedition in newest-year mileage first.
| Model | Newest year | Combined | Against the Expedition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco | 2026 | 15 to 20 mpg | 1 higher |
| Edge | 2024 | 21 to 23 mpg | 4 higher |
| Ranger | 2026 | 17 to 23 mpg | 4 higher |
| Explorer | 2026 | 19 to 24 mpg | 5 higher |
| F150 | 2026 | 12 to 24 mpg | 5 higher |
| Mustang | 2026 | 12 to 26 mpg | 7 higher |
| Bronco Sport | 2026 | 23 to 27 mpg | 8 higher |
| Maverick | 2026 | 23 to 38 mpg | 19 higher |
| Escape | 2026 | 26 to 40 mpg | 21 higher |
| F-150 Lightning | 2025 | 66 to 72 MPGe | not the same measure |
| Mustang Mach-E | 2026 | 84 to 110 MPGe | not the same measure |
Common questions
Which Ford Expedition model year has the best mileage?
Since 1997, the best conventional figure is 20 mpg combined, for the 2019 Expedition 2WD.
How many versions of the Ford Expedition has the agency tested?
97 versions across 30 model years (1997 to 2026).
Has the mileage of the Ford Expedition gone up over the years?
The best combined figure was 15 mpg in 1997 and is 19 mpg in 2026, a change of +4 mpg.
Mileage and fuel cost: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.