Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Ford F-150
$788
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Toyota Tundra
$606
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
3
1
2
Above Average
The Ford F-150 Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 7th out of 17 for fullsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $788 which means it has higher than average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, these issues occur less often, so major repairs are infrequent for the F-150.
3
1
2
Above Average
The Toyota Tundra Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 17 for fullsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $606 which means it has average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, these issues occur less often, so major repairs are infrequent for the Tundra.
The Ford F-150 ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
“I bought this truck w/ 105,000 miles on it.
Now it has 117,000. Other than the head gaskets replaced by the dealer...and I only had to pay 50.00 on a 1900.00 job...i've had no major problems w/...”
“I bought this truck w/ 105,000 miles on it.
Now it has 117,000. Other than the head gaskets...”
The Toyota Tundra and the Ford F-150 are both full-size, body-on-frame half-ton pickup trucks, but the similarities end there.
The Tundra is a relative newcomer to the full-size pickup scene. It was initially released for the 2000 model year, and the current, second-generation model has been on the market since 2007. Its sales represent a very small part of the pickup market.
The Ford F-150 has been the dominant sales leader among full-size pickups since 1977. It has also been the best-selling vehicle of any kind in the U.S. since 1982. During 2017, the F-150 outsold the Tundra by nearly 8 to 1.
Ford has kept the F-150 at the leading edge, with its switch to weight-saving aluminum body construction, the addition of driver assistance technologies, and using powerful and economical turbocharged V6 engines to replace most V8s. Ford also offers a diesel option in the F-150; the Tundra does not.
The Tundra ranks better in terms of reliability and average annual cost of repair. But the Ford F-150 is the leader among all pickup trucks, and its depth of options and modern feel will make it the better choice for most.