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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.

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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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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…

Verdict · default weights

2025 Nissan Frontier

Clear win

The Nissan Frontier wins clearly, 89.1 to 78.1, on safety. The Ford F-150 is ahead on fuel & range.

Safety2025 Nissan Frontier leads by 25.7
Fuel & range2025 Ford F-150 leads by 8.6
Category · weight2025 Nissan Frontieroverall 89.12025 Ford F-150overall 78.1
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 391.4100
Safetyw 487.361.6
Space & cargow 2no datano data
Performancew 2no datano data
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall89.178.1

Nissan Frontier: model-level data · Ford F-150: model-level data. 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.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Nissan Frontier

Safety Signal86 B
NHTSA overall★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover★★★☆☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls3
Owner complaints7 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutService Brakes (2), Unspecified (2), Wheels (1)

Top recalls

  • highLatches/Locks/Linkages26V023000 · 26,432 vehicles
  • minorExterior Lighting25V508000 · 13,719 vehicles
  • minorBack Over Prevention25V324000 · 79,755 vehicles

Ford F-150

Safety Signal35 F
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls15 · 3 critical
Owner complaints120 · 6 crashes · 2 fires
Most complained aboutPower Train (30), Forward Collision Avoidance (28), Electrical System (26)

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 FrontierFord F-150
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsGASHEV, GAS
EPA configuration comparedFrontier 2WDF150 Pickup 4WD HEV
Combined mpg / MPGe2123
EPA annual fuel cost$2,950$2,700
EV range
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which 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.