Mercedes Benz E Class vs Ford F150
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 | Mercedes Benz E Class | Ford F150 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 412 | 988 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2008 | 1966–1990 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | — |
| Best model year | 1996 | — |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 12 | 216 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 23 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.3% | 26.7% |
Mercedes Benz E Class by year
What breaks
Electrical System
99
24.0%
Suspension
57
13.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
39
9.5%
Engine & Cooling
38
9.2%
Brakes
34
8.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
4.9%
Body & Structure
18
4.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
17
4.1%
Ford F150 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
305
30.9%
Electrical System
244
24.7%
Engine & Cooling
83
8.4%
Brakes
68
6.9%
Tires
55
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
38
3.8%
Body & Structure
37
3.7%
Steering
30
3.0%