Ford E-150 vs GMC Savana
The Ford E-150 and the GMC Savana are rated the same on fuel economy: 15 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford E-150 | GMC Savana | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 122 | 63 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 4 and 4 | 2 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 104,000 miles | 70,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 15 MPG | 15 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 18 | 14 and 17 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,450 | $4,450 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 122 complaints for the Ford E-150 and 63 for the GMC Savana. 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: 6 for the Ford E-150, 1 for the GMC Savana.