2012 Ford Expedition MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2012 Ford Expedition is rated 15 to 16 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 5.4L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2012 Ford Expedition · 2 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
16MPG combined
14 city 20 highway
$4,200 a year to fuel
5.4L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic
Best version costs $9,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $4,200 to $4,450 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2011.
Fewer complaints than a typical Expedition year
The 2012 drew 14 owner complaints in its first three years, against 45 for a typical Expedition year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
No Expedition year stands out enough to avoid; best year: 2019. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Expedition year rankedThe 2012 Expedition's recalls and problems
Every 2012 Expedition version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
5.4L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: Expedition 2WD FFV · Flex-fuel (E85) |
16 mpg | 14 / 20 | $4,200 |
5.4L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Expedition 4WD FFV · Flex-fuel (E85) |
15 mpg | 13 / 18 | $4,450 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
5.4L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic | $4,191 | $20,953 |
5.4L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic | $4,470 | $22,350 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Ford Expedition MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 16 to 20 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); highest in 2018.
2012: gas 16 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 19 |
Every Expedition year's ratings in one table
How the 2012 Expedition compares
2012 full-size SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2012 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
21 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,200 |
Best: hybrid |
21 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,200 |
Best: gas |
17 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,950 |
Ford Expedition This page Best: gas |
16 mpg | 16 mpg | $4,200 |
Best: gas |
16 mpg | 16 mpg | $4,200 |
2012 Expedition recalls and complaints
Questions
Does the 2012 Ford Expedition need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2012 Ford Expedition version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2012 Expedition's MPG compare with the 2011?
For 2012, the best gas version is rated 16 mpg, the same as the year before.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.