2013 Ford Expedition MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2013 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

2013 Ford Expedition · 2 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

16MPG combined

14 city 20 highway

$4,200 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score3/10

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).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 30, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $4,200 to $4,450 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2012.

Fewer complaints than a typical Expedition year

The 2013 drew 16 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 ranked The 2013 Expedition's recalls and problems

Every 2013 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	Per month	5 years
5.4L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic	$4,191	$349	$20,953
5.4L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$4,470	$373	$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.

2013: gas 16 mpg

Show as a table

Ford Expedition best combined mpg by model year
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 2013 Expedition compares

2013 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.

2013 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Chevrolet Tahoe Best: hybrid	21 mpg	17 mpg	$3,200
GMC Yukon Best: hybrid	21 mpg	17 mpg	$3,200
Chevrolet Suburban Best: gas	17 mpg	17 mpg	$3,950
Ford Expedition This page Best: gas	16 mpg	16 mpg	$4,200
Toyota Sequoia Best: gas	15 mpg	15 mpg	$4,450

Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford ExpeditionMPG, fuel cost, recalls and crash tests side by side

2013 Expedition recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 92 owner complaints for the 2013 Expedition.

Owners most often describe the check engine light (13 complaints, 14%), then loss of power (9). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars.

See the 2013 Expedition recalls and problems

Questions

Does 4WD lower the 2013 Ford Expedition's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, 4WD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 5.4L 8-cyl gets 16 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and 15 with 4WD.

Does the 2013 Ford Expedition need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2013 Ford Expedition version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2013 Expedition's MPG compare with the 2012?

For 2013, 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.