2015 Ford Expedition MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2015 Ford Expedition is rated 16 to 18 mpg combined across 4 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2015 Ford Expedition · 4 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

18MPG combined

16 city 22 highway

$3,700 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score4/10

3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic

Best version costs $6,500 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 $3,700 to $4,200 a year. Compared with 2014, the best gas version is up 2 mpg.

Fewer complaints than a typical Expedition year

The 2015 drew 38 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 2015 Expedition's recalls and problems

Every 2015 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
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Expedition 2WD	18 mpg	16 / 22	$3,700
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Expedition 4WD	17 mpg	15 / 20	$3,950
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · EL EPA listing: Expedition EL 2WD	17 mpg	15 / 21	$3,950
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic · EL EPA listing: Expedition EL 4WD	16 mpg	14 / 20	$4,200

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
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,725	$310	$18,625
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$3,944	$329	$19,721
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · EL	$3,944	$329	$19,721
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic · EL	$4,191	$349	$20,953

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.

2015: gas 18 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 2015 Expedition compares

2015 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.

2015 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Chevrolet Tahoe Best: gas	18 mpg	18 mpg	$3,700
Chevrolet Suburban Best: gas	18 mpg	18 mpg	$3,700
GMC Yukon Best: gas	18 mpg	18 mpg	$3,700
Ford Expedition This page Best: gas	18 mpg	18 mpg	$3,700
Toyota Sequoia Best: gas	15 mpg	15 mpg	$4,450

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

2015 Expedition recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 164 owner complaints for the 2015 Expedition.

Owners most often describe loss of power (27 complaints, 16%), then air conditioning or heater failures (23). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2015 Expedition recalls and problems

Questions

Does 4WD lower the 2015 Ford Expedition's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, 4WD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 3.5L turbo 6-cyl gets 18 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and 17 with 4WD.

Does the 2015 Ford Expedition need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2015 Ford Expedition version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2015 Expedition's MPG compare with the 2014?

For 2015, the best gas version is rated 18 mpg, up 2 from 16.

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.