Head-to-head
2025 Ford F-150 vs 2025 Honda Ridgeline
The Honda Ridgeline wins clearly, 95.3 to 72.7, on tech & comfort, safety. The Ford F-150 is ahead on fuel & range.
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2025 Ford F-150
The 2025 Ford F-150 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 11 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 Pickup 4WD…
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The 2025 Honda Ridgeline is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Ridgeline AWD, is EPA-…
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Honda Ridgeline
Clear winThe Honda Ridgeline wins clearly, 95.3 to 72.7, on tech & comfort, safety. The Ford F-150 is ahead on fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2025 Honda Ridgeline leads by 52.8
Safety 2025 Honda Ridgeline leads by 23.7
Fuel & range 2025 Ford F-150 leads by 9.2
| Category · weight | 2025 Honda Ridgelineoverall 95.3 | 2025 Ford F-150overall 72.7 | |||||||||||||||
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| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 90.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 95.1 | 71.4 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 47.2 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 95.3 | 72.7 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
Honda Ridgeline: base trim Sport AWD · Ford F-150: base trim XL 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Honda Ridgeline wins
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 87 against 30).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (36 points against 17 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (105 against 129 filed with NHTSA).
Where the 2025 Ford F-150 answers
- It costs $300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,200).
- It is rated 23 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 25 standard driver-assist features.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
47 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 6 | — |
| Engine displacement | 3,471 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L V6 SOHC i-VTEC 24-Valve | 2.7L V6 EcoBoost / 5.0L V8 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | SOHC | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 280 hp | — |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.33 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 9 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | — |
| Overall height | 70.8 in | — |
| Overall length | 210 in | — |
| Overall width | 78.6 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 125 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 33.9 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 110 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.1 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 38.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 36.7 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,420 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,420 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,019 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 1,583 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Independent Front Suspension (IFS) |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Leaf, Two-Stage Variable Rate |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion | Power Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 21.7 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 320 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric |
| Rear brake diameter | 330 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/60R18 105H | 245/70R17 BSW A/S |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.5 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | FordPass Connect |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 62 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.5 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
137 features · differences first, then sharedSafety26 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Camera Only Evasive Steering Assist | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Driver Alert (Lane-Keeping System sub-feature) | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row All), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Auto Hold | — | std |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Camera Only AEB Oncoming | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | std | — |
| Curve Control | — | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | std | — |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation) | — | std |
| Perimeter Alarm | — | std |
| Reverse Brake Assist | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Security System with Remote Entry | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | — |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | — | std |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) | — | std |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Forward Collision Warning | std | std |
| Driver and Passenger Front Airbags | std | std |
| Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | std | std |
| Lane-Keeping System (Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Aid, Driver Alert, Road Edge Detection) | std | std |
| Rear View Camera | std | std |
| Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain Airbags (1st and 2nd row coverage) | std | std |
| AdvanceTrac® w/RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) | std | std |
| Auto High Beams | std | std |
| BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Brakes – 4-Wheel Disc with ABS | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 911 Assist® | — | std |
| FordPass™ Connect – Schedule specific times to remotely start vehicle | — | std |
| FordPass™ Connect (5G) – 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connects up to 10 devices | — | std |
| AM/FM Stereo with B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with HD Radio™ (8 speakers including subwoofer) | — | std |
| FordPass™ Connect – Locate parked vehicle | — | std |
| 215-Watt Audio System with 7 Speakers, including Subwoofer | std | — |
| 7-Inch Meter Display | std | — |
| 9-Inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| HondaLink® | std | — |
| SelectShift® Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shifters (Raptor) | std | — |
| SiriusXM® with 360L (3-month prepaid subscription) | — | std |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Controls | — | std |
| SYNC® 4 – Conversational Voice Command Recognition | — | std |
| SYNC® 4 – Wireless Phone Connection | — | std |
| SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition – 12" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| USB-A 2.5A Data Port - Front Console (1 Port) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port - Front Console (1 Port) | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Phone Charger (Qi) | std | — |
Convenience9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start (incl. Approach Detection) | std | — |
| Remote Start System with Remote Tailgate Release | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power Door and Tailgate Locks | std | — |
| Power Tailgate Lock | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up / Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Window | std | — |
| Remote Fuel Filler Door Release | std | — |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® | std | — |
| USB charging ports and power outlets | std | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration | std | — |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | std | — |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | std | — |
| 60 / 40 Split Lift-Up Rear Seat with Underseat Storage | std | — |
| Cloth seating | — | std |
Interior12 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | std | — |
| Beverage Holders (Front and Rear) | std | — |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets | std | — |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | std | — |
| Lockable Glove Compartment | std | — |
| Multi-Functional Center Console Storage | std | — |
| Sunglasses Holder | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | std | — |
| Rearview Mirror, Day/Night | — | std |
| Steering Wheel, Black Urethane – Manual Tilt/Telescoping and Manual Locking | — | std |
| Carpet – Color-coordinated with Carpeted Floor Mats | std | — |
| Overhead console | — | std |
| Visor, Driver Side; Visor with Mirror, Passenger-Side | std | std |
Exterior16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| All-Season Tires: 245 / 60 R18 105H | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire: T165 / 90 R17 105M | std | — |
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) | — | std |
| Dual Chrome Exhaust Finisher | std | — |
| Dual-Action Tailgate | std | — |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | std | — |
| LED Brake Lights | std | — |
| LED Fog Lights | std | — |
| LED Low-Beam Headlights with Auto-On / Off | std | — |
| Mirrors, Sideview – Power Glass with Heat | — | std |
| Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Tailgate Lift Assist | — | std |
| Truck-Bed Lights | std | — |
| Wheels: 18 in Shark Gray Alloys / 18 in Pewter Gray Machine-Finished Alloys / TrailSport 18 in Pewter Gray Alloys / 18 in Berlina Black Alloys | std | — |
| Electronic Rear-Window Defroster | std | — |
| Rear Privacy Glass | std | — |
Powertrain20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4®) AWD System | std | — |
| Intelligent Traction Management | std | — |
| 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) | std | — |
| CARB Emissions Rating: LEV3-ULEV70 | std | — |
| Direct Fuel Injection | std | — |
| Displacement (cc): 3,471 | std | — |
| Eco Assist™ System | std | — |
| Engine Type: V6 | std | — |
| EPA MPG Ratings* (City / Hwy / Combined) | std | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal): 19.5 | std | — |
| Heavy-Duty Transmission Cooler | std | — |
| High-Capacity Radiator with High-Power Fans (2) | std | — |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 280 @ 6,000 | std | — |
| Idle-Stop | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel: Regular Unleaded | std | — |
| Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, ECO, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery (+ terrain modes by trim) | — | std |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 262 @ 4,700 | std | — |
| Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) | std | — |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 12.6 / 13.0 | std | — |
| Unit-Body Construction | std | — |
Cargo6 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Selectable Drive Mode: Tow/Haul | — | std |
| Heavy-Duty Truck Bed Tie-Down Cleats (8) | std | — |
| In-Bed Trunk® | std | — |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | — | opt |
| Tailgate Step w/ Work Surface (63T) | — | opt |
| Tow/Haul Package (53T) – Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, Electronic-locking rear-axle | — | opt |
| Class IV Trailer Hitch (incl. Smart Trailer Tow Connector, 7/4 pin-connector; Class IV trailer hitch receiver) | std | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda Ridgeline
Safety Signal 87 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 105 · 2 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (30), Exterior Lighting (28), Engine (27)
Top recalls
- high Air Bags 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 24V321000 · 187,290 vehicles
Ford F-150
Safety Signal 30 F
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 16 · 4 critical · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 129 · 7 crashes · 4 fires
Most complained about Power Train (32), Forward Collision Avoidance (30), Service Brakes (29)
Top recalls
- critical Steering 25V309000 · 9,181 vehicles
- critical Engine And Engine Cooling 25V198000 · 4,356 vehicles
- critical Power Train 25V164000 · 269 vehicles
- critical Engine And Engine Cooling 24V851000 · 2,490 vehicles
- high Seats 26V655000 · 2,276 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 26V578000 · 223,472 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda RidgelineSport AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 4 trims | — 21 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Ridgeline AWD | F150 Pickup 4WD HEV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,200 | $2,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Honda Ridgeline or the 2025 Ford F-150?
The Honda Ridgeline wins clearly, 95.3 to 72.7, on tech & comfort, safety. The Ford F-150 is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Honda Ridgeline scores 95.3 and the 2025 Ford F-150 72.7. 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 Honda Ridgeline or the 2025 Ford F-150?
2025 Honda Ridgeline: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 Ford F-150: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 16 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Honda Ridgeline and the 2025 Ford F-150?
Where the 2025 Honda Ridgeline wins: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 87 against 30), lists more comfort and tech equipment (36 points against 17 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and has drawn fewer owner complaints (105 against 129 filed with NHTSA). Where the 2025 Ford F-150 answers: it costs $300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,200) and is rated 23 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 25 standard driver-assist features.