Ford Expedition EL MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford Expedition EL model year from 1984 to 2017 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Expedition EL has been offered with 3.5L 6-cyl, 1.9L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1988 (up to 28 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Ford Expedition EL fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 16–17 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $14,867 | 54 listings |
| 2016 | 16–17 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $13,995 | 31 listings |
| 2015 | 16–17 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $12,499 | 45 listings |
| 1988 | 24–28 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 25–28 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 22–26 MPG | 1.9L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 24–26 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 23–25 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
2017 Ford Expedition EL: engines & MPG
The 2017 Expedition EL was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $14,867 on VehiSales (54 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition EL 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Expedition EL 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2016 Ford Expedition EL: engines & MPG
The 2016 Expedition EL was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $13,995 on VehiSales (31 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition EL 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Expedition EL 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2015 Ford Expedition EL: engines & MPG
The 2015 Expedition EL was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $12,499 on VehiSales (45 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition EL 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Expedition EL 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
1988 Ford Expedition EL: engines & MPG
The 1988 Expedition EL was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXP | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| EXP | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| EXP | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
1987 Ford Expedition EL: engines & MPG
The 1987 Expedition EL was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXP | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| EXP | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| EXP | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
1986 Ford Expedition EL: engines & MPG
The 1986 Expedition EL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.9L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXP | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| EXP | 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| EXP | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| EXP | 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1985 Ford Expedition EL: engines & MPG
The 1985 Expedition EL was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXP | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| EXP | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| EXP | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
1984 Ford Expedition EL: engines & MPG
The 1984 Expedition EL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXP | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| EXP | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| EXP | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| EXP | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Ford Expedition EL get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Expedition EL range from 17 to 28 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1988 model year.
What engines does the 2017 Ford Expedition EL have?
The 2017 Expedition EL was EPA-rated with 3.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 2017 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Ford Expedition EL require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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