2022 Toyota Tacoma vs 2022 Ford Ranger
Side-by-side EPA, NHTSA, and recall data. Winners highlighted in green when one car clearly leads.
- Best EPA combined MPG goes to the 2022 Ford Ranger at 23 MPG.
- Best highway MPG goes to the 2022 Ford Ranger at 26 MPG.
- Best rollover safety (4 stars) is the 2022 Toyota Tacoma.
Car 1 2022 Toyota Tacoma | Car 2 2022 Ford Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
Engine & efficiency | ||
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3.5L | 2.3L |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
EPA fuel economy | ||
| City MPG | 19 | 21 |
| Highway MPG | 24 | 26 |
| Combined MPG | 21 | 23 |
| Annual fuel cost (EPA) | $3200 | $2950 |
| CO2 tailpipe | 431g/mi | 387g/mi |
NHTSA safety ratings | ||
| Overall | 4/ 5 | 4/ 5 |
| Frontal crash | 4/ 5 | 4/ 5 |
| Side crash | 5/ 5 | 5/ 5 |
| Rollover | 4/ 5 | 3/ 5 |
| Stability control | Standard | Standard |
Recalls, complaints, investigations | ||
| Recalls (NHTSA) | 3 | 5 |
| Complaints filed | 55 | 35 |
| Open investigations | 0 | 0 |
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSGulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHORToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners.
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELDFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- + 2 more on file at NHTSA.
Sources: US DOT NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov) for safety ratings, recalls, and complaints. US EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov for engine, fuel economy, and emissions data. Both are free public datasets, updated by the federal agencies that own them.
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