The Ford Expedition EL does 17 mpg combined (15 city, 20.7 highway), which works out to about $2,259 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg.
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
The Ford Expedition EL burns a gallon every 17 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 706 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.188 |
| Fuel per year | $2,259 |
| Fuel over five years | $11,295 |
| Against other V6 cars | +$329 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,650 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Ford Expedition EL gives up 5.7 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 20.7 out there against 15 in town, a 38% drop worth $705 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 20.7 mpg | $1,855 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.7 mpg (38%) | 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 Ford Expedition EL get?
17 mpg combined on average — 15 in the city and 20.7 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2015–2017.
How much does a Ford Expedition EL cost in fuel per year?
About $2,259 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $11,295 over five years, or 0.188 dollars a mile.
Which Expedition EL engine is the most economical?
The 3.5L 6-cyl at 17 mpg.
Is the Expedition EL good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg, computed across 4940 ratings.
Are these real-world Expedition EL figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Ford Expedition EL is $3,650 against the $2,259 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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