Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500
Side-by-side score breakdown across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.
What the Numbers Mean for You
- Up-front cost: the Ford F-150 starts about $2,625 lower ($36,965 vs $39,590).
- Recalls: 2024 F-150: 10 NHTSA campaigns · 2024 1500: 5. Fewer for the Ram 1500 — recall repairs are free, but they cost you time.
- Biggest gap — technology: the Ram 1500 leads by 1.3 points (8.3 vs 7.0). In practice that means a more modern cabin — infotainment, connectivity, and driver aids.
Quick verdict: the Ford F-150 leads on both long-haul dependability and the driving experience — the main reason to pick the 1500 instead is price or personal preference on styling and brand.
Fuel estimates assume 15,000 miles/year at $3.50/gal. Recall counts from NHTSA at page build time. Scores are Carivo's editorial assessment informed by NHTSA, EPA, and manufacturer data — how we score →
