Dodge Ram Van vs Ford E-150
The Ford E-150 is more fuel-efficient at 16 MPG combined, against 14 MPG for the Dodge Ram Van. 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 Van | Ford E-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 40 | 52 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 1 and 5 | 1 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 60,000 miles | 68,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 14 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 13 and 15 | 14 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,800 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 40 complaints for the Dodge Ram Van and 52 for the Ford E-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: 1 for the Dodge Ram Van, 4 for the Ford E-150.