Against 430 other V6 cars rated 2015–2017, the Expedition EL trails their 21.8 mpg average by 4.8 mpg, about $498 a year.
Every Ford Expedition EL engine, compared
The Ford Expedition EL was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 / 20.7 | 2015–2017 | $2,259 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Highlander gets 24.3 mpg, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 20.3 mpg and the BMW X5 22 mpg, next to 17 mpg for the 2017 Expedition EL. The Expedition EL costs the most of them to run: $679 a year more than the Toyota Highlander.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2017) | $0.188 |
| Fuel per year | $2,259 |
| Fuel over five years | $11,295 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2015–2017 | +$498 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,650 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2017 Ford Expedition EL gives up 5 mpg in town: 20 on the highway against 15 in the city, $640 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2017) | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Expedition EL changed over the years
Combined figure across the 3 model years the Expedition EL was rated in, all of them at 17 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2016 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2015 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Ford Expedition EL — 1 engine across 2015–2017. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,650. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2017 Ford Expedition EL get?
17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2015 the Expedition EL has averaged 17 mpg.
Is the 2017 Expedition EL more efficient than the 2016?
About the same: 17 against 17 mpg combined.
Does the Expedition EL get better gas mileage than the Toyota Highlander?
No: 17 mpg for the 2017 Expedition EL against 24.3 for the 2018 Toyota Highlander, about $679 a year more to run.
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