2018 Ford Expedition
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2018 Ford Expedition is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 4 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250 to $3,600 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 18-20 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 20 / 18 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,250-$3,600 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 441-494 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-5 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2018 Expedition costs about $3,250 to $3,600 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,412. Over five years that is about $17,062 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Expedition configuration spends about $4,750 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of standard sport utility vehicle 2wd in this dataset is about 19 MPG. The Expedition sits roughly 0 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
| Expedition MAX 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,400 |
| Expedition 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,400 |
| Expedition MAX 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2018 Expedition records tailpipe CO₂ of 441-494 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-5 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as standard sport utility vehicle 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.