2010 Ford F-150: sudden loss of power

Filed Dec 11, 2020 · Brakes, Fuel system · 139,000 miles · ND

There have been 3 times now that my vehicle has randomly died while driving on the highway and city streets. With the engine not running I lost power steering and almost couldn't make a turn. No warning lights, no chimes. Looking into it myself I found that the fuel relay 20amp fuse was melted and the plastic around the terminal also melted. Ford has a tsb out for this issue but I feel it should be recalled for safety purposes as there is no warning and you lose all power. Little to no steering or brakes until you come to a stop and pop the hood open and wiggle that fuse in hopes that it will make contact again. This means that you could be left stranded or get into an accident trying to stop. Many people in online forums have had this same issue and it needs to be addressed accordingly.

Filed Oct 8, 2020 · Engine · 47,500 miles · KY

47000 miles on truck. Both catalyst converters have failed within 1000 miles due to the way they are constructed. Internals of converters have two elements in which rear element appears to just be cemented in and will come loose internally. When this happens it can rotate inside housing and not let exhaust gases exhaust correctly causing loss of power.

Filed Aug 10, 2020 · Engine · 201,000 miles · TX

Ford's 5.4l 3 valve engines installed in their 2004-2010 trucks have, unfortunately, established a reputation for premature failure. Owners of these vehicle's report hearing a ticking noise from the engine accompanied by a loss of power and often a "check engine" light. Research has revealed that the cause of these issues is usually attributed to a failure of the cam phasers and excessive oil clearance in the cam journals. My vehicle shut off mid drive and has had all issues described above. It started with the ticking noise first then the check engine light next and then major loss of power. That went on for about 3 months before the first time it shut off mid drive.

Filed Aug 10, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 127,000 miles · TX

While driving on the highway the engine shut off. Upon inspection, fuse #27 burned out instead of blowing. This fuse controls the fuel pump, and when it burned up the fuel pump lost power at highway speed. Upon research it is a very common problem with the 2009-2014 year models and ford issued a tsb but not a recall. I hadn't known about this when purchasing the truck used, and it is a very serious safety issue.

Filed Jun 9, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 145,000 miles · TX

My 2010 4.6 2wd shuts down while driving at 40mph on the street. I've changed so many things and now just ordered thottle body yo see if it helps. No one can diagnose this problem because no check engine light. I lose power steering and all power to the vehicle. This needs to be recalled by ford because it is very dangerous and almost caused me to have accidents with my kids inside. (xxxxx) VIN parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 29, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 204,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel pump fuse was melted. The mechanic installed a new fuse. The contact stated that the manufacturer issued technical service bulletin number: 15-0137 regarding the failure. Childre ford (1207 s harris st, sandersville, ga 31082, (478) 552-8200) was contacted and ordered a part specifically for the repair. The manufacturer was contacted and developed a special remedy for the failure. The contact was concerned that the fuse panel was damaged and could cause the engine to shut off, loss of power steering, and a possible crash. The failure mileage was 204,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 75,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator kept randomly flashing, there was reduced engine power, and the vehicle failed to crank. In addition, there was a loss of electrical and engine power, which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to bill colwell ford inc. (238 waterloo rd, hudson, ia 50643, (319) 988-4153) where it was diagnosed that the battery and fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but it continued to stall. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000..*bf

Filed Dec 25, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 53,000 miles · TX

Vehicle would stall at random while driving. Mechanics at ford advised that it was relay wire or harness wires for the airbag sensors that ran through the fuel tank were corroded or shorted out. They reported that the engineers at ford made a bad call when they decided to run the wires through the fuel tank, which in turn resulted in me having to dish out 1500 bucks for the repair. This issue occurred multiple times prior to the repair on a truck with less than 53000 miles at the time, between during march or april of 2014 when I first purchased the used truck. Lost all power at various speeds and on several road types including highway, highway service road, residential street and farm to market road, while going strait and during turns, after multiple events and having put less than 1000 miles on it, I took it up to ford. Grateful that no accidents occured during the episodes I experienced. I was able to cometo a stop, place the truck in park and restart it. Ttince the repair no issues. Love the f series pick ups and have owned several over a span of 18 years and its all my dads company uses. I know its been almost 4 years since having the issue but felt like I needed to say something to at least give others a head up or warning. Never set well with me. I still have the repair paperwork if needed.

Filed Jan 30, 2018 · 100,000 miles · OH

On numerous occasion, regardless of environmental conditions or other variables, my 2010 f150 will stall out resulting in loss of control of my vehicle. I lose power steering, the brakes lock up and I am unable to accelerate to move my truck out of harms way on the road. This happens during times when the truck is moving as well as stationary. It can happen during turning, slowing down, accelerating, in fact it is hard to pin point a consistent pattern of when it occurs. I was nearly involved in several accidents due to this issue and find it very disturbing that this issue has occurred on many other ford trucks and yet no action has been taken. The issue continues to happen even after numerous trips to the shop and a lot of money spent to have it fixed.

Filed Aug 18, 2017 · Engine · 72,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving unknown speeds, the vehicle lost power and stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. Additionally, there was an abnormal knocking noise present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who recommended that the engine be replaced. The contact called a local dealer (andy mohr ford, located at 2684 e main st plainfield, in 46168). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2017 · Fuel system · 100,987 miles · PA

When truck has 1/4 or less fuel in the fuel tank it stalls and there is lost power. Mostly happens when coming to a stop and when I make a turn after taking my foot from accelerator to brake . This is dangerous because all braking and steering is lost .while looking on the web there were many complaints about this .

Filed Feb 3, 2017 · Transmission · 212,000 miles · NY

Driving on highway (clear roads)100 km/hr and all of a sudden a bang and lost power. Almost killed. Towed to dealer..($100).rear differential blew up, broke driveshaft and transfer case split in half. How is this not on the recall, as this is a serious safety issue and obviously a defect. Paid $5751.73 to fix. Female driver, only paved road driving, how does this happen???