Ford F-150 vs Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the Ford F-150. At EPA assumptions that is about $900 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford F-150 | Toyota Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 400 | 613 |
| Most reported problem | Cruise control | Suspension |
| Crashes and fires | 34 and 8 | 26 and 19 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 54,000 miles | 35,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 13 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 20 | 20 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $3,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 400 complaints for the Ford F-150 and 613 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: 2 for the Ford F-150, 13 for the Toyota Tacoma.