2010 Ford F-150: engine failure

Filed Jul 1, 2024 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 60–65 MPH, the vehicle violently surged forward. The contact stated that the vehicle felt like the rear end was being snatched. The driver pulled over to the median and the wrench symbol was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The contact shifted to neutral or reversed and the vehicle to work as designed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times however, the transmission had seized in first gear. The vehicle was towed to two transmission specialists, who were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after parking and then returning to the vehicle, while attempting to restart the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power junction box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2020 · Engine · 176,000 miles · NE

Was driving my f-150 to work on a city street at a low speed less than 35 MPH when the truck stalled. It coasted to work, when I got off I put oil in it and it started and drove nearly home. Once I got home almost to my driveway the vehicle stalled again. I opened the hood and noticed there were issues with spark plug number 2. I replaced it and now there is a hole in the piston and a dropped valve. This vehicle is needing a whole new engine. Diagnosed by diers ford. Vehicle not repaired.

Filed Jun 15, 2018 · Transmission · 70,821 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle's rear axle seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the spider gear was replaced; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 70,821.

Filed May 2, 2018 · Engine · 118,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that the engine failed to start and the vehicle stalled numerous times. The contact mentioned that the brake warning indicator illuminated when the failure occurred. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled while driving 55 MPH. The contact pulled over onto the shoulder of the road, restarted the engine, and regained normal function of the vehicle. However, the engine failure persisted and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. A diagnostic test was performed, but a failure code could not be located. An independent mechanic researched the failure and stated that the engine fuse needed to be replaced. The engine fuse was replaced, but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to fail to start and stalled when driving. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2016 · Engine · 54,000 miles · AR

While slowing to approximatly 20 MPH to make a left turn at a stop light the engine died and all braking and power steering was lost. While still partially bloking the intersection I placed the transsmision in park and restarted the engine. No engine fault codes were displayed. I drove to the local dealer immediately after the incident. Dealer stated that if no fault light was present they could not determine the cause. So far this has only happened one time.

Filed Mar 10, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 72,100 miles · LA

Bought new in april 2010, ford xlt150. Now at 73k mi. Last two weeks. Could not start twice after filling up. Had to keep flooring vehicle to crank over.hi performance battery is two mths old. Died at red light three times. Died at yield sign twice.died at bank atm once. Lost steering control when engine died coming out of yield sign. Luckily hit no one.took it to ford dealership,asked about recall notice or if others had similar problems. Negative response on both. Told them thousands of same problem posted on internet. They told me many people just post stuff. Many posters said ford dealers computers showed no problem when truck is hooked up.taking it to an independent mechanic shop. Too dangerous to keep driving. Will injure someone and myself,or worse. Will be notifying ford.

Filed Oct 10, 2012 · Engine · 20,000 miles · MO

When making a left turn into oncoming traffic, the engine died which disabled the power brakes and power steering. After coming to a stop, I was able to start the engine and continue driving. I took the truck to the ford dealer and they checked the computer codes and said nothing was wrong. As a side note, nothing is wrong according to them unless the computer finds an error code.

Filed Jul 11, 2012 · Engine, Steering · 53,000 miles · CT

This f-150 pick up truck was purchased in april 2010 as new. Everything was ok until april 2012. The truck stalled without warning when it slowed down or made turns. The engine died and no power, no steering. I was able to restart it and sent the truck to the dealer shop right away. On the way to the dealer, it stalled couple of more times. Luckily, no other cars were behind, otherwise I could not imagine what would happen. The dealer could not duplicate the problem or get a code. I checked online and noticed many 2010 f150 owners had same problems. Some of people mentioned to change throttle body, so I told the dealer shop and got throttle body changed. During the next 2 months, it did not happen again. However, on july 5th 2012, it stalled again when I made turns in the local. I sent the truck back to the dealer shop again and they still did not know how to fix the problem, since it happened intermittent. Now I am afraid of driving my truck. Absolutely no drive on highways. The people have already complained the 2010 model that the trucks stalled on the highway at >65 MPH. It is a severe safety issue. I am very frustrated since the truck is not living to what it is suppose to be.

Filed Jan 26, 2012 · Steering · 24,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that on six or seven occasions, the steering wheel seized while driving at various speeds. The failure occurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2011 · Transmission · 21,120 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, both rear tires seized. As a result, the vehicle jerked and skidded on the road. The vehicle also stalled, but later restarted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the diagnostic test indicated that the transmission placed the vehicle into two gears simutamelously. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 21,120 and the current mileage was 23,000. Updated 9/13/11 *cn updated 09/28/11

Filed Jun 19, 2011 · Steering · 7,000 miles · CA

Steering wheel seized while in right hand turn at 10 MPH. The vehicle sounded bells but the engine remained running. The breaks barely stopped the vehicle. Attempts to turn the steering wheel after stopping were unsuccessful even with force. Turned the vehicle off, let it set for a couple minutes then started the engine which resulted in normal steering. The vehicle is now at tuttle click ford in irvine, ca.