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2009 Ford Expedition

US · SUV · Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

The 2009 Ford Expedition is listed in the US market as a suv with flex fuel power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
5.4L 8-cylinder (RNG=450)
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Flex fuel
Economy
16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
5.4L 8-cylinder (RNG=450)
Combined Economy
16 MPG US (14.7 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine5.4L 8-cylinder (RNG=450)
Displacement5.4 L
Cylinders8
Fuel typeFlex fuel

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears6
DrivetrainRWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
City14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)
Highway20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

  • 09V232000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

    FORD IS RECALLING 1,357 MY 2009 EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY BE IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. THIS MAY RESULT IN A DELAY IN BRAKE STOPLAMP ILLUMINATION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. IN SITUATIONS OF VERY MILD BRAKE APPLICATION,…

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE BRAKE STOPLAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332 OR WWW.OWNERCONNECTION.COM.

    Reported June 24, 2009. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 7, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 15, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 7, 2026

Data verified: November 7, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2009 Ford Expedition have?

5.4L 8-cylinder (RNG=450). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Ford Expedition?

Combined fuel economy is 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2009 Ford Expedition front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: RWD.

Are there recalls for the 2009 Ford Expedition?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.