2010 Ford F-150 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (97) · Power Train (78) · Structure:body (64)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
732 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Structure:body:door 2011-02-01 · campaign 11V049000 · 280,946 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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 EM
Service bulletins (80)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Wheels 2024-07-24 · TSB 24-2188 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 22-2219 to update the parts list and service procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel a
Equipment 2024-04-24 · SSM 52476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
all accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. if the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicle s owner during initial delivery. unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad,
Structure 2023-04-04 · SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2000-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. it is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (vin) from a different vehicle. most modules on these affe
Power Train 2022-06-21 · TSB 22-2219 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. this may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (iwe). to correct this condition, follow the service procedure
Wheels 2020-10-16 · TSB 20-2307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 vehicles equipped with tod transfer cases may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. this may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (iwe). to correct this condition, follow the service procedur
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What owners report
2026-09-22 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:lock“door simply will not open and power lock isn’t working either …”
2026-08-07 · Power Train“the truck on multiple occasions shifts into lower gear unexpectedly. …”
2026-07-14 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 246,325 mi“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.…”
2026-04-16 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 200,000 mi“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. …”
2026-03-31 · Unknown Or Other“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…”
2026-03-30 · Unknown Or Other“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 compl…”
2026-02-11 · Power Train“my truck won't shift into 3rd gear. it hesitates when idling. when you accelerate it shudders. after a certain rbm it goes.…”
2026-02-08 · Power Train“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.…”
2025-12-15 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 282,262 mi“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 lat…”
2025-11-20 · Back Over Prevention: Warnings“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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.