Dodge Ram 1500 vs Ford F-250
The Dodge Ram 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 16 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Ford F-250. 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-250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 468 | 348 |
| Most reported problem | Body & structure | Tires |
| Crashes and fires | 36 and 16 | 21 and 20 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 95,000 miles | 114,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 15 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 14 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $4,450 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 468 complaints for the Dodge Ram 1500 and 348 for the Ford F-250. 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, 10 for the Ford F-250.