Chevrolet Express vs Ford E-150
The Ford E-150 is more fuel-efficient at 15 MPG combined, against 14 MPG for the Chevrolet Express. At EPA assumptions that is about $350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Express | Ford E-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 103 | 61 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 2 and 1 | 2 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 55,000 miles | 100,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 14 MPG | 15 MPG |
| City and highway | 13 and 16 | 13 and 17 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,800 | $4,450 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 103 complaints for the Chevrolet Express and 61 for the Ford E-150. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Chevrolet Express, 6 for the Ford E-150.