The 2024 Ford Expedition gets 17 to 19 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2024 Expedition 2WD at 19 mpg.
In the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2024, the Expedition ranks 39th (tied with 2 others) of 58 for combined mileage (18 mpg), 21st (tied with 1 other) of 56 for yearly fuel cost ($3,450 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 40th of 58 for tailpipe CO2 (485 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 20.5 mpg, costs $3,650 a year and puts out 452 grams per mile.
Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 217 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 Expedition's best version, 9 other models get the same and 35 get less. The 2024 Expedition's cheapest version costs $3,300 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 180 cost less, 1 the same and 74 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 2024 Jeep Wagoneer | 2024 Wagoneer 4WD | 19 | $3,300 | 472 |
| 34 | 2024 Lexus LX | 2024 LX 600 | 19 | $4,050 | 479 |
| 34 | 2024 Porsche Cayenne | 2024 Cayenne | 19 | $4,050 | 469 |
| 39 | 2024 Ford ExpeditionThis car | 2024 Expedition 4WD | 18 | $3,450 | 485 |
| 39 | 2024 Lincoln Navigator | 2024 Navigator 4WD | 18 | $3,450 | 498 |
| 39 | 2024 Maserati Levante | 2024 Levante GT | 18 | $4,300 | 495 |
| 42 | 2024 Aston Martin DBX 707 | 2024 DBX 707 | 17 | $4,550 | 536 |
Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2024 Expedition 2WD, 6-cyl 3.5 L: 17 mpg city, 23 highway, 19 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 Expedition version is $3,300 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Expedition costs $175 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Expedition costs $875 less to fuel than the Navigator (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Expedition (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Expedition | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lincoln Navigator | 2024 Navigator 4WD | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 1 lower | $150 more a year | - |
| 2024 Maserati Levante | 2024 Levante GT | 18 mpg | $4,300 | 1 lower | $1,000 more a year | - |
| 2024 Acura MDX | 2024 MDX AWD Type-S | 19 mpg | $4,050 | same figure | $750 more a year | - |
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Expedition 2WD | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-wheel | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,300 | 462 | cheapest |
| 2024 Expedition 4WD | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,450 | 485 | +$150 |
| 2024 Expedition Timberline AWD | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,650 | 523 | +$350 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 Expedition; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 Expedition 2WD puts out 462 grams per mile; across the 3 tested versions the figure runs from 462 to 523.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 Expedition 2WD: fuel economy score 4 (3 to 4 across versions), greenhouse gas score 4 (3 to 4 across versions).
Best combined figure of the Expedition gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 18 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2017 | 18 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2018 | 20 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg higher than 2024 | |
| 2019 | 20 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg higher than 2024 | |
| 2020 | 19 mpg | 4 | same as 2024 | |
| 2021 | 19 mpg | 4 | same as 2024 | |
| 2022 | 19 mpg | 6 | same as 2024 | |
| 2023 | 19 mpg | 6 | same as 2024 | |
| 2024This page | 19 mpg | 3 | this page | |
| 2025 | 19 mpg | 2 | same as 2024 | |
| 2026 | 19 mpg | 2 | same as 2024 |
Compared with the 2023 model: 6 versions were tested then and 3 now; the best figure went from 19 to 19 mpg (no change).
The 2025 model has 2 tested versions.
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Expedition 2WD, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Expedition 4WD, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Expedition Timberline AWD, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | no change |
3 2023 versions have no match in 2024.
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 Ford Expedition EL SUV 4WD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 80 complaints, 7 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: EXPEDITION, EXPEDITION EL.
80 complaints for the 2024 Ford Expedition are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 18 | |
| Electrical System | 15 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | |
| Service Brakes | 9 | |
| Lane Departure | 8 |
7 of the 80 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 8 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: EXPEDITION, EXPEDITION EL.
7 recalls are on file for the 2024 Ford Expedition at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: EXPEDITION, EXPEDITION EL.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles.
Fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 ...
Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.
Fix: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Expedition itself is at 18 mpg.
More Ford models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2024 Expedition 2WD with 19 mpg combined (17 city, 23 highway).
The 2024 Ford Expedition costs between $3,300 and $3,650 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 Expedition 2WD at $3,300; the dearest is the 2024 Expedition Timberline AWD at $3,650. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2024 Expedition 4WD: 18 mpg combined (16 city, 22 highway); 2024 Expedition Timberline AWD: 17 mpg combined (16 city, 19 highway).
The 2024 Ford Expedition is 39th of 58 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Toyota Highlander at 35 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 20.5 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Porsche Cayenne at 19 mpg and the next one behind is the 2024 Lincoln Navigator at 18 mpg.
The 2023 model had 6 tested versions and the 2024 model has 3. The best figure went from 19 to 19 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2024 Ford Expedition EL SUV 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
80 complaints for the 2024 Ford Expedition are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Unknown Or Other (18 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 7 recalls for the 2024 Ford Expedition (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2024 Ford Expedition: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Ford Expedition: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Ford Expedition: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Ford Expedition: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Ford Expedition: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.