Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2010 FordExpedition 4WD FFV

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD · 4-Wheel Drive · 5.4 L 8-cyl

14MPGcombined

12city

17highway

A year of fuel$4,800

CO₂ from the tailpipe634.8 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 3,957 ford cars

Combined MPG 14 MPGbest 42 · avg 19

Annual fuel cost $4,800best $700 · avg $3,727

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2010 Ford Expedition 4WD FFV is a gasoline SUV with a 5.4 L 8-cylinder engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. It uses four-wheel drive and is classified as a 4WD sport utility vehicle. Its listed alternative fuel type is FFV. Fuel economy is 12 MPG in city driving, 17 MPG on the highway and 14 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $4,800, and tailpipe emissions are 634.79 g of CO2 per mile. These figures give buyers a practical snapshot of its fuel use and operating costs. The Expedition is the base model family for this entry, and its 2010 model-year configuration combines a large-displacement eight-cylinder engine with four-wheel drive.

Who it is for

It may suit buyers looking for a four-wheel-drive SUV with an eight-cylinder engine. The 14 MPG combined rating and $4,800 annual fuel cost are important considerations for shoppers weighing fuel use.

What is good

Four-wheel drive is specified.
5.4 L 8-cylinder engine.
6-speed automatic transmission.
Highway rating is 17 MPG.

What to know first

12 MPG city rating.
14 MPG combined rating.
Annual fuel cost is $4,800.
Tailpipe CO2 is 634.79 g per mile.

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2010 Ford Expedition 4WD FFV: the full review

The listed configuration pairs a 5.4 L V8 with four-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic. Its 14 MPG combined rating and $4,800 annual fuel cost make fuel use a central factor for buyers.

Overview

The 2010 Ford Expedition 4WD FFV is a four-wheel-drive SUV powered by a 5.4 L 8-cylinder gasoline engine and paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA classification is Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD. The FFV designation identifies it as an alternative-fuel vehicle, though the available figures here describe its gasoline fuel economy and emissions.

EPA fuel economy is 12 MPG in city driving, 17 MPG on the highway and 14 MPG combined. The combined figure offers a single point of comparison, while the city and highway ratings show the spread between those driving conditions. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 634.79 grams of CO2 per mile.

Key features

Powertrain: 5.4 L 8-cylinder engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Drivetrain and body: Four-wheel drive in an SUV body style.
Fuel classification: Gasoline, with FFV listed as the alternative fuel type.

Pricing

The EPA annual fuel cost estimate is USD 4,800. This is a running-cost figure rather than a vehicle purchase price. Actual fuel spending will depend on driving and fuel use; no purchase price is listed here.

Who it's for

This Expedition may suit buyers comparing four-wheel-drive SUVs who want to weigh a specific combination of engine, transmission, fuel economy and estimated annual fuel expense. Its 14 MPG combined rating and USD 4,800 EPA annual fuel cost estimate are especially relevant for shoppers budgeting for fuel. The 12 MPG city rating is useful for buyers whose driving is mostly urban, while the 17 MPG highway rating gives highway-oriented shoppers a separate figure to consider.

For fleet buyers, the same figures provide a starting point for estimating fuel use and tailpipe CO2, but they do not establish the cost of operating a particular fleet. Dealers and service businesses can use the stated configuration to distinguish this 2010 model from other Expedition listings.

Pros and cons

Pros

Four-wheel drive is explicitly specified.
City, highway and combined EPA fuel economy figures are available for comparison.
The EPA annual fuel cost estimate and tailpipe CO2 figure provide additional running-cost and emissions context.

Cons

The combined EPA rating is 14 MPG, with a city rating of 12 MPG.
The annual fuel cost estimate is USD 4,800.
No purchase price or further equipment details are listed.

Alternatives

For a newer Expedition in the listed alternatives, compare the 2027 Ford Expedition 2WD and the 2027 Ford Expedition 4WD. The Explorer alternatives include the 2027 Ford Explorer AWD and the 2027 Ford Explorer RWD. See more Ford cars.

Verdict

The 2010 Ford Expedition 4WD FFV is defined here by its 5.4 L 8-cylinder gasoline engine, 6-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel-drive SUV configuration. Its EPA figures make the fuel trade-off clear: 14 MPG combined, with an annual fuel cost estimate of USD 4,800 and tailpipe CO2 of 634.79 grams per mile. Buyers comparing running costs should treat those numbers as central to the decision and consider the separate city and highway ratings alongside their driving needs.