Ford F-150 vs Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra is more fuel-efficient at 18 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Ford F-150. At EPA assumptions that is about $500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford F-150 | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 742 | 677 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 73 and 21 | 50 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 62,000 miles | 100,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 10 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 19 | 16 and 21 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 742 complaints for the Ford F-150 and 677 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: 4 for the Ford F-150, 10 for the Toyota Tundra.