Dodge Ram 1500 vs Ford F-150
The Dodge Ram 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 16 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) | 721 | 456 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 48 and 9 | 48 and 15 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 67,000 miles | 60,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 19 | 14 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 721 complaints for the Dodge Ram 1500 and 456 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: 5 for the Dodge Ram 1500, 1 for the Ford F-150.