Dodge Ram 1500 vs Ford F-250
The Dodge Ram 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 16 MPG combined, against 14 MPG for the Ford F-250. At EPA assumptions that is about $600 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Ram 1500 | Ford F-250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 769 | 702 |
| Most reported problem | Body & structure | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 85 and 30 | 61 and 17 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 86,000 miles | 94,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 14 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 14 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 12 and 17 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $4,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 769 complaints for the Dodge Ram 1500 and 702 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, 14 for the Ford F-250.