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) | 1,956 | 134 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 57 and 27 | 17 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 65,000 miles | 24,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 23 | 21 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,956 complaints for the Ford F-150 and 134 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: 8 for the Ford F-150, 4 for the Toyota Tacoma.