Dodge Ram 2500 vs Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 is more fuel-efficient at 15 MPG combined, against 13 MPG for the Dodge Ram 2500. At EPA assumptions that is about $700 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Ram 2500 | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 354 | 788 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 31 and 20 | 61 and 124 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 100,000 miles | 117,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 13 MPG | 15 MPG |
| City and highway | 12 and 16 | 14 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $5,150 | $4,450 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 354 complaints for the Dodge Ram 2500 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 2500, 2 for the Ford F-150.