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) | 61 | 95 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 2 and 3 | 17 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 100,000 miles | 62,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 15 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 13 and 17 | 15 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,450 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 61 complaints for the Ford E-150 and 95 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: 6 for the Ford E-150, 0 for the GMC Safari.