Ford Explorer vs Toyota Sequoia
The Ford Explorer is more fuel-efficient at 39 MPG combined, against 14 MPG for the Toyota Sequoia. At EPA assumptions that is about $2,850 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Explorer | Toyota Sequoia | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 4,100 | 1,126 |
| Most reported problem | Transmission | Stability control |
| Crashes and fires | 178 and 71 | 41 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 79,000 miles | 119,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 39 MPG | 14 MPG |
| City and highway | 45 and 33 | 13 and 17 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,950 | $4,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 4,100 complaints for the Ford Explorer and 1,126 for the Toyota Sequoia. 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: 4 for the Ford Explorer, 6 for the Toyota Sequoia.