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2012 Ford Expedition MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Ford Expedition is a SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 94 SUVs rated for 2012, it ranks 72nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #72 of 94 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Ford Expedition's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2012 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
  2. 2Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3BYD e662 MPGe $1,458
  4. 4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  6. 72Ford Expedition16 MPG $2,906
  7. 94Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2012 ExpeditionOther SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Expedition MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.4L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Expedition 2WD FFV		 Flex-fuel 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
Part-time 4WD · 5.4L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Expedition 4WD FFV		 Flex-fuel 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline or E85
Engine / motor
5.4L 8-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2012 Ford Expedition vs. rivals

vs Toyota Sequoia 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Touareg Hybrid saves $85/yr vs Chevrolet Suburban 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Suburban saves $171/yr vs GMC Yukon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Yukon saves $171/yr vs Chevrolet Tahoe 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Tahoe saves $171/yr vs Chevrolet Avalanche 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Avalanche saves $171/yr vs Nissan Armada 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Expedition saves $194/yr vs Volkswagen Touareg 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Expedition saves $212/yr vs Nissan Pathfinder 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Expedition saves $579/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Ford Expedition?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Ford Expedition use?

Regular gasoline or E85.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Ford Expedition?

The 2012 Ford Expedition's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Ford Expedition per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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