Ford F-150 vs Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma is more fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Ford F-150. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,000 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford F-150 | Toyota Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 742 | 977 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 73 and 21 | 84 and 10 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 62,000 miles | 72,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 11 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 19 | 18 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 742 complaints for the Ford F-150 and 977 for the Toyota Tacoma. 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 F-150, 11 for the Toyota Tacoma.