Larger gas tanks for 2019 Expeditions?

[scottdm]

I noticed on the Ford website that the specs for the 2019 seem to have slightly larger fuel capacities listed than the 2018's did. 2018 models were either 23.3 or 28.3 gallons depending on short or long wheelbase versions. 2019 models list 25 or 30 gallon capacities. Do we really think they increased the size of the fuel tanks by 1.7 gallons for 2019 or did the 2018 models have a 1.7 gallon reserve capacity that wasn't included in the posted figures?

 

[MyExpedition2016]

I noticed the same thing. But I think I looked in the manual and they were the same. It would be nice if they did make it bigger as that was one of the main reasons I passed on the ‘18 and bought a used ‘17

 

[dlcorbett]

I do wish the tank is larger, but my 18 destroys the range of my 09 nav which had the 28 gal tank. A 28 gal tank on my current expy would be fantastic.

 

[NyackRob79]

I can go 500+ miles on a full tank in my Platinum MAX with solely highway driving. I can't imagine needing a bigger tank unless you're driving cargo cross country.

 

[O5111]

I have a 36 gallon tank in my F150 and I love it. I can go several weeks without filling up. As much as I try to tell the wife she can’t stop to go pee until it is empty on cross country drives, she won’t do it! 23 gallons seems tiny.

 

[scottdm]

450-500 miles of range on a road trip from my 23 gallon tank is longer than my bladder can hold out, so works OK to fill up then. In a normal week, I end up filling up about once a week after my commute and various errands, so I can live with that, but more fuel capacity would always be nice! I know some companies make aux fuel tanks for the Land Cruiser that mount above the spare tire, or completely replace the location of the spare tire if the tire can be mounted on the rear bumper.

 

[dlcorbett]

Out ramge is about 550 - 600, after about 4 hrs we need a break lol

 

[Plati]

I have a 36 gallon tank in my F150 and I love it. I can go several weeks without filling up. As much as I try to tell the wife she can’t stop to go pee until it is empty on cross country drives, she won’t do it! 23 gallons seems tiny.

23 gallon bladder doesn't sound tiny to me

 

[rumline]

I can't imagine needing a bigger tank unless you're driving cargo cross country.

Towing.

 

[David Ieroncig]

I can go 500+ miles on a full tank in my Platinum MAX with solely highway driving. I can't imagine needing a bigger tank unless you're driving cargo cross country.

The MAX has a bigger tank!!
That's why we regular Expy owners are jealous.

 

[Plati]

If you have the HUGE tank and always drive with it full (vs almost empty) .... How much a reduction in gas mileage is that?

 

[RhinoQuartz]

If you have the HUGE tank and always drive with it full (vs almost empty) .... How much a reduction in gas mileage is that?

Well, assuming a gallon of gas weighs about 6lbs, you're looking at about 140-150lbs more weight when the tank is full as opposed to empty. In other words, same sort of mileage reduction you would have with an extra passenger, ie, not much.

 

[Mead85]

Is it possible to put the 36 gallon tank on a 2019 expedition xlt? My f150 has the 36 gallon and I’d love to put a bigger tank on my wife’s expedition.

 

[Deadman]

I ran almost 700 miles on one tank in my 18 Max tow pack. I can't imagine needing more fuel than that!

 

[Zig10]

I ran almost 700 miles on one tank in my 18 Max tow pack. I can't imagine needing more fuel than that!

I don't even get 250 miles / tank towing my boat. Believe me, a larger tank would be an enormous improvement.

 

[Fozzy]

I don't even get 250 miles / tank towing my boat. Believe me, a larger tank would be an enormous improvement.

I get 7-8 MPG’s pulling my 24’ boat from SLC to Mead. I have the Max, but the extra 6 gallons the 150 has made it get half way with a little to spare. Now it’s on fumes. My old Raptor would only get 6 MPG’s going to the lake. So it could be worse.


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[osteodoc08]

Towing.

this right here. When I’m towing my boat, depending on speed and terrain I’m getting anywhere between 8-11 mpg. It’s a 24’ boat and approx 6500# loaded with fuel and “stuff”

 

[Zig10]

I get 7-8 MPG’s pulling my 24’ boat from SLC to Mead. I have the Max, but the extra 6 gallons the 150 has made it get half way with a little to spare. Now it’s on fumes. My old Raptor would only get 6 MPG’s going to the lake. So it could be worse.


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Could be, but my previous Yukon had a 32 gallon tank and did about .5 MPG better, so I go up around 300 miles per fill up. That's an extra stop on my normal vacation trip...and it puts me right on the DC beltway when it happens.

Still wouldn't go back to my previous vehicle, but there is always room for improvement.

 

[Deadman]

I tow with my Diesel. It only has a 24 gallon tank, but it gets 15MPG towing, so it still goes 350 miles. I've gotta pee by then! lol

 

[Artie]

I tow with my Diesel. It only has a 24 gallon tank, but it gets 15MPG towing, so it still goes 350 miles. I've gotta pee by then! lol

This is the true gauge... the bladder gauge haha