The 2025 Ford Expedition gets 18 to 19 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Expedition 2WD at 19 mpg.
In the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2025, the Expedition ranks 18th of 21 for combined mileage (19 mpg), 14th of 21 for yearly fuel cost ($3,300 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 18th of 21 for tailpipe CO2 (472 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 23 mpg, costs $3,100 a year and puts out 407 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 211 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Expedition's best version, 8 other models get the same and 30 get less. The 2025 Expedition's cheapest version costs $3,300 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 175 cost less, 3 the same and 63 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 2025 Lincoln Aviator | 2025 Aviator RWD | 21 | $2,950 | 425 |
| 16 | 2025 Dodge Durango | 2025 Durango RWD (6-cyl 3.6 L) | 20 | $3,100 | 439 |
| 16 | 2025 Jeep Wagoneer | 2025 Wagoneer 2WD | 20 | $3,100 | 453 |
| 18 | 2025 Ford ExpeditionThis car | 2025 Expedition 2WD | 19 | $3,300 | 472 |
| 19 | 2025 Infiniti QX80 | 2025 QX80 2WD | 18 | $4,300 | 504 |
| 19 | 2025 Nissan Armada | 2025 Armada 2WD | 18 | $4,300 | 497 |
| 21 | 2025 Cadillac Escalade | 2025 Escalade 2WD | 17 | $4,550 | 537 |
Pick a 2025 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 (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2025 Expedition 2WD, 6-cyl 3.5 L: 16 mpg city, 24 highway, 19 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Expedition version is $3,300 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Durango costs $158 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Durango costs $790 less to fuel than the Expedition (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Expedition (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Expedition | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Dodge Durango | 2025 Durango RWD (6-cyl 3.6 L) | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 1 higher | $200 less a year | - |
| 2025 Infiniti QX80 | 2025 QX80 2WD | 18 mpg | $4,300 | 1 lower | $1,000 more a year | - |
| 2025 Jeep Wagoneer | 2025 Wagoneer 2WD | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 1 higher | $200 less a year | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Expedition 2WD | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-wheel | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,300 | 472 | cheapest |
| 2025 Expedition 4WD | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,450 | 501 | +$150 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Expedition; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Expedition 2WD puts out 472 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 472 to 501.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Expedition 2WD: fuel economy score 4, greenhouse gas score 4.
Best combined figure of the Expedition gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 18 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2017 | 18 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2018 | 20 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2019 | 20 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2020 | 19 mpg | 4 | same as 2025 | |
| 2021 | 19 mpg | 4 | same as 2025 | |
| 2022 | 19 mpg | 6 | same as 2025 | |
| 2023 | 19 mpg | 6 | same as 2025 | |
| 2024 | 19 mpg | 3 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 19 mpg | 2 | this page | |
| 2026 | 19 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 3 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 19 to 19 mpg (no change).
The 2026 model has 2 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Expedition 2WD, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Expedition 4WD, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | no change |
1 2024 version has no match in 2025.
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 FORD EXPEDITION SUV 4WD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| 2025 FORD EXPEDITION MAX SUV 4WD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 39 complaints, 6 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: EXPEDITION, EXPEDITION MAX.
39 complaints for the 2025 Ford Expedition are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | |
| Steering | 7 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Seats | 6 |
4 of the 39 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 2 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: EXPEDITION, EXPEDITION MAX.
6 recalls are on file for the 2025 Ford Expedition at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: EXPEDITION, EXPEDITION MAX.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles.
Fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.
Fix: The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025.
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Expedition itself is at 19 mpg.
More Ford models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2025 Expedition 2WD with 19 mpg combined (16 city, 24 highway).
The 2025 Ford Expedition costs between $3,300 and $3,450 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Expedition 2WD at $3,300; the dearest is the 2025 Expedition 4WD at $3,450. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2025 Expedition 4WD: 18 mpg combined (15 city, 22 highway).
The 2025 Ford Expedition is 18th of 21 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander at 36 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 23 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer at 20 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Infiniti QX80 at 18 mpg.
The 2024 model had 3 tested versions and the 2025 model has 2. The best figure went from 19 to 19 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 FORD EXPEDITION SUV 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 3; 2025 FORD EXPEDITION MAX SUV 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 3. The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
39 complaints for the 2025 Ford Expedition are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Forward Collision Avoidance (8 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 6 recalls for the 2025 Ford Expedition (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2025 Ford Expedition: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Ford Expedition: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Ford Expedition: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Ford Expedition: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Ford Expedition: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.