Against 365 other V6 cars rated 2019–2021, the Expedition MAX trails their 21.6 mpg average by 2.6 mpg, about $243 a year.
Every Ford Expedition MAX engine, compared
The Ford Expedition MAX 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 | 17 / 23 | 2018–2021 | $2,021 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Lexus GX gets 16 mpg, the Cadillac Escalade 19.2 mpg and the Hyundai Palisade 22 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2021 Expedition MAX.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2021) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2019–2021 | +$243 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,300 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2021 Ford Expedition MAX gives up 6 mpg in town: 23 on the highway against 17 in the city, $589 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2021) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (35%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Expedition MAX changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the Expedition MAX was rated in, all of them at 19 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2020 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2019 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2018 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Ford Expedition MAX — 1 engine across 2018–2021. 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 $3,300. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2021 Ford Expedition MAX get?
19 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2018 the Expedition MAX has averaged 19 mpg.
Is the 2021 Expedition MAX more efficient than the 2020?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Does the Expedition MAX get better gas mileage than the Lexus GX?
Yes: 19 mpg for the 2021 Expedition MAX against 16 for the 2022 Lexus GX, about $379 a year less to run.
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