Door simply will not open and power lock isn’t working either
The worst 2010 Ford F-150 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Visibility193
- Electrical166
- Engine138
- Transmission121
- Body92
- Brakes58
- Fuel system58
- Steering48
- Acceleration39
- Lights32
- Airbags19
- Tires17
- Suspension16
- Driver assistance13
- Wheels12
- Seats11
- Seat belts8
- Locks7
Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 Ford F-150
Stalling 82Check engine light 34Loss of power 31Fire or smoke 30Door locks 26Fuel pump 24Power steering loss 22Brake failure 18Jerking 18Won't start 16Water leak 14Overheating 13Engine failure 12Headlights 11Hesitation 10Adaptive cruise 9Knocking 9Fuel gauge 9Harsh shifting 9ABS 7Shudder 7Airbag light 6No deployment 6Fuel smell 6Fuel leak 5Won't shift 5Warning lights 5Wipers 5
Recalls 1
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 f-150 vehicles manufactured from january 18, 2008, through november 30, 2009. The interior door handle housing embossment retaining the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage resulting in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully stowed position.
- Risk
- In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open.
- Remedy
- Owners will be initially notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer if any interior door handle is loose or fails to return to the stowed position after activation for replacement of the affect module. Once parts become available, owners will be renotified and instructed to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer for inspection of each interior door handle. Depending on the results of the inspection, the dealer will either add a spring embossment reinforcement or replace the interior door handle module free of charge. The safety recall began on february 10, 2011. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 11V049000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Ford F-150 80
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to clarify applicable...
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- Grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area
- Grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- This SKU is an Oil Dipstick
- Distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface
- Inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor function at various fan speed settings
2010 Ford F-150 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 19-21 | 16-17 |
| 5.4L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 |
| 4.6L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18-20 | 16 |
| 5.4L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 15 |
What 2010 Ford F-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The truck on multiple occasions shifts into lower gear unexpectedly.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Ford F-150. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 154,800, and at the time of a Carfax report check, it was discovered that the mileage was 246,325.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Ford F-150. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale from Facebook Marketplace. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 121,000. At the time of registration, it was discovered that the title was not transferred properly, and the vehicle could not be titled. A Carfax report was obtained and showed that the mileage was 200,000. The law enforcement agency was contacted in Prince George's County, but no assistance was provided.
While sitting at school drop off in the morning the passenger side of my rear 3 piece power sliding window spontaneously shattered while my 2 year old daughter was sitting under it. I examined the outside of the window and there were no impacts. The rear window defroster was turned on at the time. No lights or fuses blew. Searching online this is a known problem and Ford has discontinued the window so I am stuck without a rear window currently. I’ve tried 2 separate glass companies and talked with the ford dealer I purchased it from.
Purchased a 2010 Ford F-150 that was fraudulently advertised and sold as a 2014 Ford F-150 with 68,000 miles. The odometer displayed approximately 66,000 miles at time of purchase. An independent mechanic at DTX Automotives confirmed the vehicle actually has approximately 210,000 real miles. The seller presented a Carfax report belonging to a completely different vehicle to conceal the true mileage and year. The vehicle is available for inspection. The odometer discrepancy was confirmed by the mechanic via diagnostic scan. A police report was filed with XXX, Case No. XXX. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My truck won't shift into 3rd gear. It hesitates when idling. When you accelerate it shudders. After a certain rbm it goes.
engine shout off while in travel. heavy traffic ,crazy driver's. no warning . nothing filed ... tow truck returned truck to home. no light's or warning. repair by owner. still incomplete.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 114,500. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was advised to perform Carfax search regarding the vehicle. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 282,262.
Rear view mirror backup camera flickers and goes on and off while in reverse, sometimes with the screen remaining blank. This can reduce or eliminate the drivers view of what is behind presenting a safety hazard. The driver is unable to see objects behind them. Ford currently has a recall for backup cameras with the same problem on many other Ford Model vehicles. However, the 2010 Ford F150 is not currently on a recall. This is the SECOND 2010 Ford F150 that I have owned that has had this issue and the internet is full of people posting of the same exact issue with the F150.
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Questions about the 2010 Ford F-150
Is the 2010 Ford F-150 reliable?
Owners have filed 843 complaints about the 2010 Ford F-150, fewer than a typical F-150 model year.
What is the 2010 Ford F-150 year score?
The 2010 Ford F-150 scores 80 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford F-150: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Ford F-150?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 193 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles. Next is electrical (166).
How many recalls does the 2010 Ford F-150 have?
1 recall, covering structure.
What year does the Ford F-150 have the most visibility problems?
The Ford F-150 model years with the most visibility complaints are 2004 (863 complaints), 2005 (268 complaints) and 2010 (193 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2010 Ford F-150 get?
Official estimates for the 2010 Ford F-150 range from 15 to 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.6L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 19-21 highway.
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