Ford E-250 vs GMC Safari
The GMC Safari is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 14 MPG for the Ford E-250. At EPA assumptions that is about $850 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford E-250 | GMC Safari | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 30 | 66 |
| Most reported problem | Suspension | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 1 and 1 | 4 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 25,000 miles | 99,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 14 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 13 and 17 | 15 and 21 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,800 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 30 complaints for the Ford E-250 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: 3 for the Ford E-250, 1 for the GMC Safari.