Ford F-150 vs Toyota Tacoma
The Ford F-150 is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Toyota Tacoma. 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) | 1,362 | 119 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 19 and 7 | 14 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 45,000 miles | 8,000 miles |
| Recalls | 29 | 0 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 25 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 25 and 26 | 19 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,700 | $3,200 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,362 complaints for the Ford F-150 and 119 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: 29 for the Ford F-150, 0 for the Toyota Tacoma.