2023 Toyota Tacoma vs 2023 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 2023 Ford Ranger at 22 MPG.
- Best highway MPG goes to the 2023 Ford Ranger at 26 MPG.
- Best rollover safety (4 stars) is the 2023 Toyota Tacoma.
Car 1 2023 Toyota Tacoma | Car 2 2023 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 | 20 |
| Highway MPG | 24 | 26 |
| Combined MPG | 21 | 22 |
| Annual fuel cost (EPA) | $3200 | $3050 |
| CO2 tailpipe | 431g/mi | 397g/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) | 4 | 4 |
| Complaints filed | 46 | 16 |
| Open investigations | 0 | 0 |
- 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."
- STEERING:COLUMNToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- 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.
- + 1 more on file at NHTSA.
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
- 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."
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
- + 1 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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