Does the 2021 Ford Expedition need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$379extra a year
- Premium listed for the XL 4x2.
- All 13 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 50% of 134 SUVs (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL 4x2 | 3.5L | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Max XLT 4x2 | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| XLT 4x4 | 3.5L | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Max XLT 4x4 | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Limited 4x2 | 3.5L | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Max Limited 4x2 | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Max Limited 4x4 | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| King Ranch 4x2 | 3.5L | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Platinum 4x2 | 3.5L | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Max King Ranch 4x2 | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Max Platinum 4x2 | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Max King Ranch 4x4 | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Max Platinum 4x4 | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Expedition | XL 4x2 | Premium |
| 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | Commercial 2WD | Regular |
| 2021 Chevrolet Suburban | Commercial 2WD | Regular |
| 2021 Ford Explorer | AWD | Premium |
| 2021 Toyota Sequoia | SR5 RWD | Regular |
| 2021 GMC Yukon | SLE RWD | Regular |
| 2021 Lincoln Navigator | Standard 4x2 | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree