Ford F-150 vs Toyota Tacoma
The Ford F-150 is more fuel-efficient at 70 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Toyota Tacoma. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,800 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford F-150 | Toyota Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 265 | 203 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 33 and 7 | 10 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 10,000 miles | 18,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 70 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 78 and 63 | 20 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,100 | $2,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 265 complaints for the Ford F-150 and 203 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: 11 for the Ford F-150, 5 for the Toyota Tacoma.