2025 Ford F-150 vs 2025 Nissan Frontier
The Nissan Frontier wins clearly, 89.1 to 78.1, on safety. The Ford F-150 is ahead on fuel & range.
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…
2025 Nissan Frontier
The 2025 Nissan Frontier is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Frontier 2WD, is EPA-r…
2025 Nissan Frontier
Clear winThe Nissan Frontier wins clearly, 89.1 to 78.1, on safety. The Ford F-150 is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 Nissan Frontieroverall 89.1 | 2025 Ford F-150overall 78.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 91.4 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 87.3 | 61.6 |
| 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 | 89.1 | 78.1 |
Nissan Frontier: model-level data · Ford F-150: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Frontier
Top recalls
- highLatches/Locks/Linkages26V023000 · 26,432 vehicles
- minorExterior Lighting25V508000 · 13,719 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention25V324000 · 79,755 vehicles
Ford F-150
Top recalls
- criticalFuel System, Gasoline26V578000 · 223,472 vehicles
- criticalEngine And Engine Cooling25V198000 · 4,356 vehicles
- criticalEngine And Engine Cooling24V851000 · 2,490 vehicles
- highService Brakes, Hydraulic25V823000 · 679 vehicles
- highElectrical System25V540000 · 355,656 vehicles
- highPower Train25V512000 · 103,174 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan Frontier | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Frontier 2WD | F150 Pickup 4WD HEV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,950 | $2,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Nissan Frontier or the 2025 Ford F-150?
The Nissan Frontier wins clearly, 89.1 to 78.1, on safety. The Ford F-150 is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Nissan Frontier scores 89.1 and the 2025 Ford F-150 78.1. 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 Nissan Frontier or the 2025 Ford F-150?
2025 Nissan Frontier: 4 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls. 2025 Ford F-150: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 15 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.