BMW 428I vs Ford F-450 SD
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | BMW 428I | Ford F-450 SD |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 258 | 630 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2016 | 1991–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2016 | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 25 | 18 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 29 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 21 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.4% | 10.8% |
BMW 428I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
78
30.2%
Electrical System
75
29.1%
Other & Unspecified
20
7.8%
Brakes
17
6.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
5.8%
Airbags
9
3.5%
Body & Structure
8
3.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
2.3%
Ford F-450 SD by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
146
23.2%
Engine & Cooling
134
21.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
63
10.0%
Brakes
55
8.7%
Tires
46
7.3%
Electrical System
45
7.1%
Steering
33
5.2%
Body & Structure
14
2.2%