Ford E-250 vs Toyota Previa
The Toyota Previa is more fuel-efficient at 18 MPG combined, against 14 MPG for the Ford E-250. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford E-250 | Toyota Previa | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 30 | 39 |
| Most reported problem | Suspension | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 1 and 1 | 4 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 25,000 miles | 100,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 14 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 13 and 17 | 16 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,800 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 30 complaints for the Ford E-250 and 39 for the Toyota Previa. 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, 0 for the Toyota Previa.