Ford E-150 vs GMC Safari
The GMC Safari is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Ford E-150. At EPA assumptions that is about $500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford E-150 | GMC Safari | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 86 | 66 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 3 and 13 | 4 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 100,000 miles | 99,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 15 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 17 | 15 and 21 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,450 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 86 complaints for the Ford E-150 and 66 for the GMC Safari. 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 Ford E-150, 1 for the GMC Safari.