Ford F-150 vs Toyota Tundra
The Ford F-150 is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Toyota Tundra. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford F-150 | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 965 | 648 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 63 and 115 | 39 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 90,000 miles | 87,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 19 | 15 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 965 complaints for the Ford F-150 and 648 for the Toyota Tundra. 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: 2 for the Ford F-150, 3 for the Toyota Tundra.