Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Diesel · 24 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2020 Ford F-150

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2019 Ford F-150

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2020 Ford F-150

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2019 Ford F-150

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: F-150 needs more recall homework, F-150 has more complaint activity, F-150 has more severity reports, F-150 has more open investigation signals and F-150 has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2020 Ford F-150 2019 Ford F-150 Difference
Total recalls 10 8 F-150 has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 506 954 F-150 has 448 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 17 / 3 / 11 / 0 14 / 5 / 10 / 0 F-150 has 2 more severity reports
Defect investigations 1 1 Similar
Open investigations 1 0 F-150 has 1 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 244 330 F-150 has 86 more communications
Recall completion reports 72 50 F-150 has 22 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jun 27, 2025 Jun 27, 2025 Similar
Latest complaint Aug 1, 2025 Aug 5, 2025 F-150 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Power Train
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Power Train
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
Similar focus
Fuel type Diesel Gasoline Different
Efficiency 24 combined MPG 21 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $3,400 $2,850 F-150 about $550 less
Safety-rating records 10 10 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2020 Ford F-150

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2019 Ford F-150

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2020 Ford F-150

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2019 Ford F-150

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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