2026 Ford Expedition MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2026 Ford Expedition is rated 18 to 19 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 10-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2026 Ford Expedition · 2 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
19MPG combined
16 city 24 highway
$3,300 a year to fuel
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 10-speed automatic
Best version costs $5,500 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $3,300 to $3,450 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2025.
Too new to rank against other Expedition years
The 2026 Expedition has not had three full years of owner complaints yet.
No Expedition year stands out enough to avoid; best year: 2019. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Expedition year rankedThe 2026 Expedition's recalls and problems
Every 2026 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 · 10-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: Expedition 2WD |
19 mpg | 16 / 24 | $3,300 |
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 10-speed automatic
EPA listing: Expedition 4WD |
18 mpg | 15 / 22 | $3,450 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · RWD · 10-speed automatic | $3,158 | $15,789 |
3.5L turbo 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 10-speed automatic | $3,333 | $16,667 |
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.
2026: gas 19 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 2026 Expedition compares
2026 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.
| 2026 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: diesel |
24 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 |
Best: diesel |
23 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 |
Best: diesel |
23 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 |
Best: hybrid |
22 mpg | – | $2,850 |
Ford Expedition This page Best: gas |
19 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 |
2026 Expedition recalls and complaints
Questions
Does 4WD lower the 2026 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 19 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and 18 with 4WD.
Does the 2026 Ford Expedition need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2026 Ford Expedition version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2026 Expedition's MPG compare with the 2025?
For 2026, the best gas version is rated 19 mpg, the same as the year before.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 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.