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Ford Expedition Fuel Cost

Full-size three-row SUV with twin-turbo V6 power and serious towing capacity. Below are estimated fuel costs based on 20 combined MPG and average US gas prices.

Best for towing or carrying gear; fuel costs will be higher than a sedan.

  • Updated for 2026
  • EPA-style MPG
  • US avg fuel prices
  • US units
  • Transparent assumptions
City

17 MPG

Highway

24 MPG

Combined

20 MPG

Tank

23.7 gal

Range / tank

~474 mi

MPG breakdown

City17 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined20 MPG
474miles
Range / tank

Estimated fuel cost at 12,000 miles/year

Based on 20 MPG and $3.45/gal.

Annual cost

$2070

Monthly cost

$173

Cost per mile

$0.172

Gallons / year

600

Estimate your own cost

Pre-filled with the Ford Expedition's combined MPG.

mi/yr
mpg
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Pre-filled with estimated combined MPG for the Ford Expedition. Adjust for your real-world driving.

Estimated Annual Cost

$0.00

Per Month

$0.00

Per Mile

$0.000

~600 gallons per year

Cost by annual mileage

How much you'll spend per year at common US mileage levels (estimates).

Miles per yearGallons / yearAnnual costMonthly cost
8,000400$1380$115
12,000600$2070$173
15,000750$2588$216

Estimates only. Actual costs depend on driving style, terrain, weather, and local fuel or electricity prices.

How we estimate Ford Expedition costs

MPG / MPGe
EPA-style combined city + highway figures for the base trim and recent model year.
Fuel price
Average US retail regular gas, premium where required, or per-kWh electricity.
Annual mileage
Default scenarios at 8,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 miles per year.
Trim & year variance
AWD, larger wheels, towing packages and older years can lower efficiency 5–15%.

Sources & assumptions

  • EPA fuel economy dataCity / highway / combined MPG and MPGe baselines.
  • U.S. Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov)Vehicle efficiency and EV range references.
  • AAA gas price trendsRecent national and regional retail fuel averages.
  • EIA electricity ratesAverage residential per-kWh prices used for EV charging.

We summarize publicly available data — no scraping, no external API calls. Figures are calibrated periodically; use the calculators above for your exact inputs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated annual fuel cost for the Ford Expedition?

Driving 12,000 miles per year at 20 MPG and $3.45/gal, expect about $2070 per year. Heavier city driving or longer commutes will increase that.

What MPG does the Ford Expedition get?

Estimated EPA-style ratings are roughly 17 city / 24 highway / 20 combined MPG. Real-world numbers depend on terrain, climate and driving style.

What is the tank size of the Ford Expedition?

The Ford Expedition typically has a 23.7-gallon tank. At 20 combined MPG, that's roughly 474 miles of driving range per fill-up.

How does Ford Expedition fuel cost compare to other vehicles?

At 12,000 miles per year, this vehicle costs about $2070. Compare it to other suvs on our index page or use the cost-per-mile calculator to compare two specific vehicles side-by-side.

Cheaper-to-drive alternatives

Same vehicle class as the Ford Expedition, but lower fuel or charging cost per mile. Annual cost at 12,000 mi.

Save vs Expedition: $815
over 12,000 mi/yr by switching to Nissan Rogue
Ford Expedition· this vehicle$2070
Nissan Rogue· 33 MPG$1255
Nissan Kicks· 33 MPG$1255
Hyundai Kona· 32 MPG$1294
Volkswagen Taos· 31 MPG$1335

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