The 2026 Ford Expedition gets 18 to 19 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Expedition 2WD at 19 mpg.
In the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2026, the Expedition ranks 19th (tied with 1 other) of 23 for combined mileage (19 mpg), 15th (tied with 1 other) of 23 for yearly fuel cost ($3,300 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 20th of 23 for tailpipe CO2 (474 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 22 mpg, costs $3,100 a year and puts out 404 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 191 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Expedition's best version, 9 other models get the same and 34 get less. The 2026 Expedition's cheapest version costs $3,300 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 154 cost less, 2 the same and 69 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2026 Toyota Sequoia | 2026 Sequoia 2WD (Regular Gasoline) | 22 | $2,850 | 395 |
| 17 | 2026 Lincoln Aviator | 2026 Aviator RWD | 21 | $2,950 | 423 |
| 18 | 2026 Dodge Durango | 2026 Durango RWD | 20 | $3,100 | 434 |
| 19 | 2026 Ford ExpeditionThis car | 2026 Expedition 2WD | 19 | $3,300 | 474 |
| 19 | 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 2026 Grand Wagoneer 2WD | 19 | $3,300 | 456 |
| 21 | 2026 Infiniti QX80 | 2026 QX80 2WD | 18 | $4,300 | 504 |
| 21 | 2026 Nissan Armada | 2026 Armada 2WD | 18 | $4,300 | 506 |
Pick a 2026 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.
2026 Expedition 2WD, 6-cyl 3.5 L: 16 mpg city, 24 highway, 19 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 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 2WD class for 2026, 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.
Both cost the same to fuel.
Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Expedition (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Expedition | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 2026 Grand Wagoneer 2WD | 19 mpg | $3,300 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2026 Dodge Durango | 2026 Durango RWD | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 1 higher | $200 less a year | - |
| 2026 Infiniti QX80 | 2026 QX80 2WD | 18 mpg | $4,300 | 1 lower | $1,000 more a year | - |
EPA test figures for 2026; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Expedition 2WD | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-wheel | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,300 | 474 | cheapest |
| 2026 Expedition 4WD | 6-cyl 3.5 L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-wheel | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,450 | 501 | +$150 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 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 2026 Expedition 2WD puts out 474 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 474 to 501.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 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 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 18 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 18 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2018 | 20 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 20 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 19 mpg | 4 | same as 2026 | |
| 2021 | 19 mpg | 4 | same as 2026 | |
| 2022 | 19 mpg | 6 | same as 2026 | |
| 2023 | 19 mpg | 6 | same as 2026 | |
| 2024 | 19 mpg | 3 | same as 2026 | |
| 2025 | 19 mpg | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 19 mpg | 2 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 19 to 19 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Expedition 2WD, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Expedition 4WD, 6-cyl 3.5 L | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | no change |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 FORD EXPEDITION SUV N/A 4WD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| 2026 FORD EXPEDITION MAX SUV N/A 4WD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 11 complaints, 2 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: EXPEDITION, EXPEDITION MAX.
11 complaints for the 2026 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | |
| Wheels | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
0 of the 11 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: EXPEDITION, EXPEDITION MAX.
2 recalls are on file for the 2026 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 MAX.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 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.
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Expedition itself is at 19 mpg.
More Ford models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 Expedition 2WD with 19 mpg combined (16 city, 24 highway).
The 2026 Ford Expedition costs between $3,300 and $3,450 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Expedition 2WD at $3,300; the dearest is the 2026 Expedition 4WD at $3,450. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2026 Expedition 4WD: 18 mpg combined (15 city, 22 highway).
The 2026 Ford Expedition is 19th of 23 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander at 36 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 22 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Dodge Durango at 20 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer at 19 mpg.
The 2025 model had 2 tested versions and the 2026 model has 2. 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 2026 FORD EXPEDITION SUV N/A 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 3; 2026 FORD EXPEDITION MAX SUV N/A 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 3. The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
11 complaints for the 2026 Ford Expedition are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Steering (4 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Ford Expedition (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 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 2026 Ford Expedition: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Ford Expedition: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Ford Expedition: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 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.