2022 BMW CE 04 vs 2022 Ford F-750
Reliability comparison based on NHTSA recall and complaint records.
2022 BMW CE 04
2022 Ford F-750
Stories from the shop
The 2022 BMW CE 04 edges this comparison on reliability data (4.9 versus 4.7). These aren't a typical head-to-head, but if you're cross-shopping them, the data is what it is.
Bottom line: pick based on use case more than the spec sheet. If you tow heavy and don't want to think about it, that's one calculation. If you're a daily driver and want the cheapest path forward, that's another. Both of these will get you down the road. We're just telling you where each one is most likely to break.
Common questions
Which is more reliable, the 2022 BMW CE 04 or the 2022 Ford F-750?
Based on the NHTSA data we track, the 2022 BMW CE 04 comes out ahead with a reliability score of 4.9 versus 4.7. The margin is narrow, so the verdict could shift if you weight specific categories differently or factor in your own use case.
What goes wrong more often on the 2022 BMW CE 04?
On the categories we tracked, the 2022 BMW CE 04 doesn't show meaningfully more complaints than the 2022 Ford F-750. Both have similar issue patterns.
What goes wrong more often on the 2022 Ford F-750?
On the categories we tracked, the 2022 Ford F-750 doesn't show meaningfully more complaints than the 2022 BMW CE 04. The two are running close.
Which has more recalls?
Both vehicles have 1 active recalls. Total recall count alone isn't a great signal — what matters is severity. See the recall counts by severity in the comparison table.
Is an extended warranty worth it on either of these?
Both vehicles are out of factory bumper-to-bumper coverage at this point. Combined repair exposure across the top problem categories runs around $0 on the higher-risk vehicle. A quality service contract typically costs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years, so a single major failure usually pays for the contract. The math favors warranty coverage on whichever vehicle you choose, especially if you plan to keep it past 100,000 miles.