2010 Ford F-150 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
842 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
58,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 733 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 151 of 842 complaints (17.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 133 | 15.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 89 | 10.6% |
| Engine operation | 84 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 76 | 9.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 51 | 6.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 34 | 4.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 151 |
| Engine | 107 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 104 |
| Power Train | 102 |
| Structure:Body | 77 |
| Unknown Or Other | 61 |
| Steering | 47 |
| Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear | 45 |
Electrical System: 151; Engine: 107; Visibility/Wiper: 104; Power Train: 102; Structure:Body: 77; Unknown Or Other: 61; Steering: 47; Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear: 45
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 169 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 143 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 142 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 108 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 116 |
| 150,000 and above | 55 |
Under 25,000: 169; 25,000 to 49,999: 143; 50,000 to 74,999: 142; 75,000 to 99,999: 108; 100,000 to 149,999: 116; 150,000 and above: 55
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (169). 109 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 75 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2013 | 72 |
| 2014 | 105 |
| 2015 | 97 |
| 2016 | 77 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 78 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 7 |
2010: 49; 2011: 75; 2012: 52; 2013: 72; 2014: 105; 2015: 97; 2016: 77; 2017: 61; 2018: 60; 2019: 78; 2020: 25; 2021: 21; 2022: 13; 2023: 19; 2024: 14; 2025: 17; 2026: 7
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 133 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 89 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 84 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10303065 · 2010-01-28 (January 28, 2010)
HI, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2010, I TEST DROVE A 2010 FORD 150 SUPERCREW 2WD PICKUP TRUCK (WITH THE SALESMAN). A FEW FEET OUT OF THE DEALER LOT I FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR TO SEE WHAT KIND OF ACCELERATION THE VEHICLE HAD. AFTER RELEASING MY FOOT COMPLETELY FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND APPLYING THE BRAKE, I NOTED THAT THE ACCELERATOR WAS STILL ACTING AS IF IT WAS ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN. I MENTIONED TO THE SALESMAN THAT THE GAS PEDAL WAS STILL DOWN DESPITE MY FOOT BEING OFF OF IT AND ON THE BRAKE. I THEN REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE AND KICKED ON …
Owner-reported narrative. 5 miles reported. Look up ODI 10303065 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10322614 · 2010-03-29 (March 29, 2010)
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 TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,580. UPDATED 6/1/10 *CN NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. UPDATED …
Owner-reported narrative. 1,580 miles reported. Look up ODI 10322614 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10324409 · 2010-04-07 (April 7, 2010)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10324409 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10340017 · 2010-06-25 (June 25, 2010)
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 POWER STEERING. A VEHICLE DESCENDING THE HILL FROM THE DAYCARE CENTER HAD TO SWERVE AROUND MY WIFE TO AVOID A COLLISION. WE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER, HOWEVER AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR 17 DAYS THEY HAD A "PORTER" REPORT ONE "HICCUP" WHILE …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,271 miles reported. Look up ODI 10340017 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10336730 · 2010-06-17 (June 17, 2010)
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 DRIVE TRUCK AGAIN. DEALER CLAIMS IT'S "NORMAL" FOR ALL FORD F150'S WITH NO CORRECTION. DANGEROUS AS WHEN TRANSFERRING TO OTHER VEHICLES WITH FULL POWER ASSIST, ONE OVER-STEERS AND QUICKNESS AND IS DIFFICULT TO RE-ACQUAINT. B) DRIVE LINE/TRANSMIS…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10336730 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10374047 · 2011-01-04 (January 4, 2011)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10374047 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10382713 · 2011-02-15 (February 15, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE THE DIGITAL FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO LEVEL GROUND THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT CORRECT ITSELF. HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD BEEN ONGOING FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPROGRAMMED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE REPAIR TEMPORARILY CORRECTED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURE. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND W…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10382713 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10343430 · 2010-07-15 (July 15, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 40 TO 50 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE FUEL TANK IMMEDIATELY FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A LARGE GASOLINE FUEL SPILLAGE ONTO THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE STRAPS THAT HELD THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE BODY WERE CORRODED AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL TANK, STRAPS, PRESSURE SENSOR AND VARIOUS CLAMPS NEEDED TO HOLD THE NEW FUEL TANK IN PLACE. THE MANUFACT…
Owner-reported narrative. 246,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10343430 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10364016 · 2010-11-04 (November 4, 2010)
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2010 FORD F-150. GAS TANK 5/8 FULL. SHE WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO A MAJOR STATE ROUTE WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. SHE WAS ABLE TO RE-START THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED SHE LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO THE ONCOMING LANE OF TRAFFIC. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE. THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 18 DAYS AFTER THE FIRST OCCURRENCE, HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR FIX THE PROBLEM. WE TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND IT ALMOST OCCURRED …
Owner-reported narrative. 18,110 miles reported. Look up ODI 10364016 at NHTSA ↗