Ford Expedition 4WD

19972026 · 32 configurations

Lowest
12
Average
16
Best
19

The Ford Expedition 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 32 different configurations spanning model years 1997 through 2026. Over this period, the Expedition 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 12 MPG to 19 MPG, with an overall average of 16 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$3,300152218MPG
2025
3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$3,300152218MPG
2024
3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$3,300162218MPG
2023
3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$3,300162218MPG
2023
3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$3,300162118MPG
2022
3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$3,300162218MPG
2022
3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$3,300162118MPG
2021
3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$3,150172219MPG
2020
3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$3,150172219MPG
2019
3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$3,150172219MPG
2018
3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$3,150172219MPG
2017
3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,500152017MPG
2016
3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,500152017MPG
2015
3.5L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,500152017MPG
2006
5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
2005
5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
2004
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
2004
5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600121613MPG
2003
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
2003
5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
2002
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
2002
5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111513MPG
2001
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
2001
5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111513MPG
2000
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
2000
5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111513MPG
1999
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111513MPG
1999
5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111512MPG
1998
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
1998
5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111513MPG
1997
4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1997
5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
18
2025
18
2024
18
2023
18
2022
18
2021
19
2020
19
2019
19
2018
19
2017
17
2016
17
2015
17
2006
14
2005
14
2004
14
2003
14
2002
14
2001
14
2000
14
1999
13

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Expedition 4WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Ford Expedition 4WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Ford Ford Expedition grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
2,259
Total Deaths
1,395

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
29.3%
Fire Occurrence
3.9%
Speeding Involved
14.0%
DUI Involved
18.5%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

79%
Front
11%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes158
Fatalities
88
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2022
Fatal Crashes196
Fatalities
117
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2021
Fatal Crashes223
Fatalities
155
Deaths/Crash
0.70
2020
Fatal Crashes209
Fatalities
128
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2019
Fatal Crashes198
Fatalities
127
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2018
Fatal Crashes233
Fatalities
130
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2017
Fatal Crashes280
Fatalities
162
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2016
Fatal Crashes255
Fatalities
158
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2015
Fatal Crashes245
Fatalities
169
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2014
Fatal Crashes262
Fatalities
161
Deaths/Crash
0.61

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2025
3
2024
2
2023
1
2022
6
2021
5
2020
10
2019
4
2018
10
2017
1
2016
1
2015
3
2006
2
2003
5
2001
2
2000
5
1999
5
1997
9
Critical
Moderate
Advisory