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. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford E-150 | GMC Safari | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 95 | 79 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 10 and 6 | 8 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 143,000 miles | 80,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 15 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 13 and 17 | 15 and 21 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,450 | $4,850 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 95 complaints for the Ford E-150 and 79 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, 0 for the GMC Safari.