2010 Ford F-150

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2010 Ford F-150 has 1134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 14.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is visibility problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: my driver's side window make a loud noise and abruptly fell while driving yesterday. this is on my 2004 ford f-150 crew cab. it is quite a distraction when this happens while driving down a highway in the midst of rush hour traffic. *tr. ⚠️ 41 fire reports filed.

41 fire reports 16 crash reports 21 injuries

1134

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

14.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

VISIBILITY

211 complaints

19%

• MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MAKE A LOUD NOISE AND ABRUPTLY FELL WHILE DRIVING YESTERDAY. THIS IS ON MY 2004 FORD F-150 CREW CAB. IT IS QUITE A DISTRACTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY IN THE MIDST OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. *TR
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. SHE DISCONNECTED THE FUSE IN ORDER TO STOP THEM FROM WORKING; HOWEVER, THEY REMAINED ON, AS A RESULT SHE DECIDED TO REMOVE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNA
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOON ROOF WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE STRUCTURAL BEAMS WERE CUT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE HEAD LINER WAS MODIFIED, WHIC

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 15 fire reports

“MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MAKE A LOUD NOISE AND ABRUPTLY FELL WHILE DRIVING YESTERDAY. THIS IS ON MY 2004 FORD F-150 CREW CAB. IT IS QUITE A DISTRACTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY IN THE MIDST OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

165 complaints

15%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2010 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MESSAGE CENTER LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN DAYLIGHT. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS
• FORD MOTOR CO CHANGED THEIR UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR FROM HOMELINK TO CAR2U. WHICH DOES NOT WORK AS THE OWNERS GUIDE STATES. THE OWNERS GUIDE HAS TWO SAFETY WARNING NOT TO PROGRAM INSIDE THE GARAGE. I WAS TOLD TO DISREGARD THAT WARNING. THE ONLY WAY THE CONTROL CAN BE PROGRAMMED IS THE TRUCK HAS TO BE
• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO READ THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DUE TO DIM LIGHTING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS ALSO DIFFICULT TO READ BECAUSE OF THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS DESIGNED T

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 17 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2010 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MESSAGE CENTER LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN DAYLIGHT. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

138 complaints

12%

• 2010 FORD F 150 OFF ROAD CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNT VERY QUICKLY. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE PICKUP UNDER THE DRIVERS DOOR AND TOWARDS THE BACK. I AM NOT SURE WHY IT STARTED, I HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR 5 WEEKS. WE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT QUICKLY BUT SINCE I LIVE ON A FARM IT TOOK THE FIRE DEPT ABOUT
• MY WIFE WAS DRIVING A NEW 2010 FORD F-150 WITH FIVE-THOUSAND MILES ON IT. SHE WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A DRIVEWAY LEADING TO MY DAUGHTER'S DAY CARE CENTER. WHILE IN THE MIDST OF THE TURN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. AS A RESULT OF THE ENGINE STALL, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, INCLUDING POWE
• ON AUGUST 2010 DRIVING MY BRAND NEW F150 WITH 5,800 MILES WITH MY CHILDREN ABOUT 25 MPH AROUND CORNER TRUCK JUST SHUT OFF. COULD HARDLY STEER AND BRAKES WHERE VERY DIFFICULT TO USE. HAD TO COAST INTO A SAFE AREA ALMOST HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. STOPPED, PUT IN PARK, IT STARTED THEN WENT DIRECTLY H

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 4 fire reports

“2010 FORD F 150 OFF ROAD CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNT VERY QUICKLY. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE PICKUP UNDER THE DRIVERS DOOR AND TOWARDS THE BACK. I AM NOT SURE WHY IT STARTED, I HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR 5 WEEKS. WE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT QUICKLY BUT SINCE I LIVE ON A FARM IT TOOK THE FIRE DEPT ABOUT ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

123 complaints

11%

• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-150. WHILE SITTING ON A HILL, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. AFTER ROLLING MORE THAN ONE FOOT DOWN THE HILL, THE ENGINE STALLED SO THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM HAD NOT OCCURRED BEFORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN
• I HAVE A 5.4L ENGINE WITH A SIX SPEED TRANSMISSION IN MY 2010 FORD F150. IT LAGS IN ACCELERATION BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR SHIFTS,HAS DONE THIS SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT NEW,IT HAS PRESENTLY 7,000KMS ON IT . *TR
• A) 03.15.2010. FORD F150 PLATINUM EXTENDED CAB. STEERING IS EXTREMELY STIFF/SPONGY/HARD TO TURN OFF-CENTER. MUST CONSTANTLY FIGHT SIDE WINDS AND ROAD CROWNS. AS IF ONLY 10% POWER ASSISTED. DANGEROUS AS REQUIRED CONSTANT ATTENTION TO STEERING. OTHERS WHO HAVE DRIVEN IT COMMENT THE SAME AND WILL NOT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 10 crashes

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-150. WHILE SITTING ON A HILL, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. AFTER ROLLING MORE THAN ONE FOOT DOWN THE HILL, THE ENGINE STALLED SO THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM HAD NOT OCCURRED BEFORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

93 complaints

• 2010 F150 TWIN CAB HAS A PLASTIC TRAY IN THE FRONT SEAT MIDDLE BOTTOM SECTION THAT HAS VERY SHARPY FLASH THAT CAUSED MY WIFE TO CUT/PEEL OF HER SKIN FROM HER BACK ANKLE WHILE WEARING HER SANDALS. *TR
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS ABNORMALLY LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE LIGHT WHENEVER IT WOULD RAIN OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THROUGH A CAR WASH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER CONF
• 2010 FORD F-150, DRIVING ON GRAVEL AND ROCK ROAD IN 4H, WIRING HARNESS ON LEFT SIDE BELOW DRIVERS SEAT LAY BELOW THE FRAME RAIL, CAUSING ROAD DEBRIS TO GRAB HARNESS AND RIP/TEAR THE WIRING BUNDLE. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 4 crashes

“2010 F150 TWIN CAB HAS A PLASTIC TRAY IN THE FRONT SEAT MIDDLE BOTTOM SECTION THAT HAS VERY SHARPY FLASH THAT CAUSED MY WIFE TO CUT/PEEL OF HER SKIN FROM HER BACK ANKLE WHILE WEARING HER SANDALS. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 1134 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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VISIBILITY: MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MAKE A LOUD NOISE AND ABRUPTLY FELL WHILE DRIVING YESTERDAY. THIS IS ON MY 2004 FORD F-150 CREW CAB. IT IS QUITE A DISTRACTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY IN THE MIDST OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2010 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MESSAGE CENTER LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN DAYLIGHT. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: 2010 FORD F 150 OFF ROAD CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNT VERY QUICKLY. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE PICKUP UNDER THE DRIVERS DOOR AND TOWARDS THE BACK. I AM NOT SURE WHY IT STARTED, I HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR 5 WEEKS. WE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT QUICKLY BUT SINCE I LIVE ON A FARM IT TOOK THE FIRE DEPT ABOUT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-150. WHILE SITTING ON A HILL, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. AFTER ROLLING MORE THAN ONE FOOT DOWN THE HILL, THE ENGINE STALLED SO THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM HAD NOT OCCURRED BEFORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)