2025 Ford F-150 Lightning vs 2025 Ram 1500
The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 89.7 to 43.1, on fuel & range, safety.
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is sold in the U.S. as a electric large pickup truck with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the F-150 Lightni…
2025 Ram 1500
The 2025 Ram 1500 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 1500 HFE 2WD, is E…
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
Clear winThe Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 89.7 to 43.1, on fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 Ford F-150 Lightningoverall 89.7 | 2025 Ram 1500overall 43.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 36.6 |
| Safetyw 4 | 82 | 48 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 89.7 | 43.1 |
Ford F-150 Lightning: model-level data · Ram 1500: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord F-150 Lightning
Top recalls
- highPower Train25V863000 · 272,645 vehicles
- highService Brakes, Hydraulic25V438000 · 5 vehicles
- highSuspension25V341000 · 29,501 vehicles
Ram 1500
Top recalls
- highSeat Belts26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles
- highElectrical System26V225000 · 65,348 vehicles
- highExterior Lighting26V059000 · 456,287 vehicles
- highElectrical System25V826000 · 72,509 vehicles
- highTires25V231000 · 10,423 vehicles
- highWheels24V794000 · 33,777 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford F-150 Lightning | Ram 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2 | 1500 HFE 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 72 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,050 | $2,700 |
| EV range | 300 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2025 Ram 1500?
The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 89.7 to 43.1, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning scores 89.7 and the 2025 Ram 1500 43.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2025 Ram 1500?
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. 2025 Ram 1500: no NHTSA rating yet, grade F, 8 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.