Dodge Ram 1500 vs Ford F-150
The Dodge Ram 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 16 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Ford F-150. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Ram 1500 | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 273 | 788 |
| Most reported problem | Body & structure | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 14 and 16 | 61 and 124 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 114,000 miles | 117,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 15 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 20 | 14 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $4,450 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 273 complaints for the Dodge Ram 1500 and 788 for the Ford F-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: 0 for the Dodge Ram 1500, 2 for the Ford F-150.