The Ford versus Dodge rivalry goes back decades, with the two American automakers famously duking it out in the muscle car segment. They also shared a prominent truck rivalry before the standalone Ram brand took over from the Dodge Ram pickups. Both automakers are still known for producing a combination of robust SUVs and powerful muscle cars, but which one will outlast the other? A recently published longevity study ranked all automakers by how likely their vehicles are to reach 250,000 miles and beyond, and only one of these American brands made the top 10.Ford Outlasts Dodge, But Japanese Brands Are Far Ahead2024 Ford ExpeditionFordThe longevity study was conducted by iSeeCars and published in September 2026, with the automotive research firm ranking 33 automakers by how high the chances are of their vehicles reaching a quarter-million miles or more. Japanese automakers dominated the rankings, and while Ford achieved a top 10 finish, Dodge had a middling result. Here's a look at the top 10 and where Ford and Dodge fit in.RankMake% Chance of Lasting 250,000+ MilesCompared to Average1Toyota19.7%3.7x2Lexus14.4%2.7x3Honda13.3%2.5x4Acura9.5%1.8x5GMC5.8%1.1xOverall Average5.4%6Mazda5.3%1.0x7Lincoln4.7%0.9x8Ram4.2%0.8x9Ford4.1%0.8x10Cadillac3.9%0.7x18Dodge1.7%0.3xWhile Fords have a 4.1% chance of getting to 250,000 miles, Dodge models only have a 1.7% chance, so there's a clear lead here for the Blue Oval. Among non-luxury brands only, Ford ranks sixth, with Dodge at tenth.Fellow American brands GMC and Ram are ahead of Ford and Dodge, but all local automakers are well short of Toyota, which leads all brands with a 19.7% chance of its vehicles reaching 250,000 miles or more."The number of non-luxury brands performing below average illustrates the elite status earned by Toyota and Honda," said iSeeCars Executive Analyst, Karl Brauer.Related: Ford Vs. Jeep Reliability: It's Not Even CloseLongest-Lasting Ford and Dodge ModelsFord F-350FordAn expanded version of the same study showed which models from all manufacturers are the most likely to hit the mileage milestone. Among passenger cars, neither Ford nor Dodge made the top 27 list. In fact, the only vehicle from an American brand to do so was Chevrolet with the Suburban, at 24th.Ford did get a few mentions in the truck category. All its Super Duty pickups (F-250, F-350, and F-450) made the top 10, but the single longest-lasting pickup was the Ram 3500, which has a significantly higher chance of reaching 250K miles than any of the F-Series Fords. Dodge has no trucks in its lineup so was not mentioned.In the category for longest-lasting hybrids and EVs, the Ford Escape Hybrid was ranked 11th. Here, once again, no Dodge models made the cut, although Dodge admittedly has a limited electrified lineup.iSeeCars formulated its rankings by analyzing data for over 395 million vehicles. The study excludes heavy-duty vans and vehicles with insufficient data."The average odometer reading for each vehicle was calculated at each yearly age, and a proprietary model based on these average mileages was developed to estimate the probability that each vehicle would survive to various mileage thresholds," said the automotive research firm.Dodge Vs. Ford: Durability Vs. Reliability2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody JailbreakBring a TrailerMany vehicles can make it to 250,000 miles if you throw enough money at it and repeatedly fix things, but at what cost? That's where reliability studies come in. Yes, the average Dodge may have less of a chance of getting to that milestone than the average Ford, but that advantage would look less impressive if Dodge reliability is a lot poorer. Here's a look at how each brand performed in recent reliability studies.FordDodgeJD Power Initial Quality Study3rd out of 27 brandsNot eligible for study award criteriaJD Power Vehicle Dependability Study19th out of 28 brandsNot eligible for study award criteriaConsumer Reports Predicted Reliability11th out of 26 brandsNot eligible for study award criteriaRepairPal Reliability Ratings21st out of 32 brands19th out of 32 brandsSo, which is better: Ford or Dodge?Unfortunately, Dodge's relatively small lineup means it does not qualify for most of the major reliability studies. Ford has average results in all but the JD Power Initial Quality Study, where it ranked third in 2026 and first among mass-market brands. This study measures the number of faults in new vehicles in the first 90 days of ownership, so it's not an indication of long-term reliability.Dodge ranks slightly ahead of Ford in RepairPal's reliability ratings, but its parent company Stellantis put in a poor showing elsewhere. Ram and Jeep were near the bottom of the Consumer Reports study, and while this does not necessarily mean new Dodge vehicles are as bad, it does not bode well as many Stellantis offerings share components and powertrains.Ford Vs. Dodge Major Recalls in 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsCars & BidsBoth automakers have had their fair share of recalls in 2026. Ford leads all brands in that area, but it is taking a proactive approach to identifying quality issues as early as possible, and the improvements are starting to show. Even so, some of the brand's major quality issues this year have included electrical glitches, fuel tanks that could leak or detach (F-150), and a risk of engine compartment fires (Bronco).Stellantis has had multiple large-scale recalls in 2026 too, for issues including failing rearview cameras (Charger) and rear spoilers that could detach (Durango). Most of the biggest recalls facing Stellantis have involved Ram and Jeep vehicles, so Ford's recall record is significantly worse than Dodge's this year.Final Thoughts2027 Ford ExplorerJared Levenson/AutoblogWhile Ford ranks ahead of Dodge in the 250,000-mile study, both brands are about average when all reliability data is taken into account. That particular study also favors Ford slightly, as it has a range of robust pickups designed particularly for hard work and high miles, whereas Dodge does not.Ford still struggles with a high number of recalls, while Dodge vehicles are vulnerable to electrical and software faults shared with other models under the Stellantis umbrella. Both brands exhibit more build quality and reliability issues than the average Japanese car, but as with any vehicle, staying on top of maintenance can be the factor that decides whether or not your car hits 250,000 miles.Related: Honda Vs. Mazda Vs. Nissan at 250,000 Miles: It's Not Even Close