Dodge Ram 1500 vs Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Dodge Ram 1500. 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) | 635 | 1,137 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Wipers, windshield & visibility |
| Crashes and fires | 32 and 7 | 33 and 46 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 65,000 miles | 57,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 15 and 21 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 635 complaints for the Dodge Ram 1500 and 1,137 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: 4 for the Dodge Ram 1500, 1 for the Ford F-150.