Ford · 1984–1988 · Gas

Ford EXP MPG by year

The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Ford EXP, from 1984 to 1988. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1988, at 28 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1988 model is 12% more efficient than the best 1984 model (28 vs. 25 MPG). The 1988 model is 47% more efficient than the median two-seater that year (28 vs. 19 MPG).

Most efficient year198828 MPG combined
Latest (1988)28 MPG$1,661/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)25 MPG$1,860/yr at today's prices
Model years rated517 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • EXP, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every EXP model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1988 Gas 28 MPG
lowest 24
24 / 33 19 — 3 $1,661
1987 Gas 28 MPG
lowest 25
24 / 34 17.5 — 3 $1,661
1986 Gas 26 MPG
lowest 22
23 / 31 18 — 4 $1,788
1985 Gas 26 MPG
lowest 24
22 / 32 18.5 — 3 $1,788
1984 Gas 25 MPG
lowest 23
21 / 31 18.5 — 4 $1,860

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare EXP model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Ford EXP year has the best fuel economy?

The 1987 Ford EXP, rated up to 28 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,661 a year.

Which Ford EXP year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1984 model, whose most efficient version is rated 25 MPG combined (about $1,860 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Ford EXP?

The 1988 Ford EXP is rated up to 28 MPG combined.

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