Chevrolet Express vs Ford E-150
The Ford E-150 is more fuel-efficient at 16 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Chevrolet Express. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Express | Ford E-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 76 | 31 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 2 and 7 | 9 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 43,000 miles | 15,000 miles |
| Recalls | 10 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 15 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 13 and 18 | 14 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,450 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 76 complaints for the Chevrolet Express and 31 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: 10 for the Chevrolet Express, 5 for the Ford E-150.