Ford F-150 vs Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 19 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 Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,450 | 407 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 57 and 21 | 25 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 59,000 miles | 57,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 7 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 22 | 21 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,450 complaints for the Ford F-150 and 407 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, 7 for the Toyota Tacoma.