Ford E-250 vs GMC Safari
The GMC Safari is more fuel-efficient at 16 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Ford E-250. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford E-250 | GMC Safari | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 30 | 111 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 1 and 0 | 9 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 78,000 miles | 80,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 15 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 13 and 17 | 14 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,450 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 30 complaints for the Ford E-250 and 111 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: 5 for the Ford E-250, 3 for the GMC Safari.