The 2010 Ford F-150 has 1 safety recall and 843 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (166 complaints).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints843filed by owners
Crashes · fires23 · 35reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths28 · 0reported in complaints
2010 Ford F-150 in an NHTSA crash test
Safety recalls
Structure › Body › Door
NHTSA recall 11V049000 · Feb 1, 2011 · 280,946 vehicles
Problem: 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 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 repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA side barrier crash testNHTSA side pole crash test
2010 Ford F-150 Super Crew 4-DR. w/SAB
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
22.8%
2010 Ford F-150 Regular Cab w/SAB
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
22.8%
2010 Ford F-150 Supercab w/SAB
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
22.8%
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
F150 Pickup 2WD
17mpg combined
City / highway
15 / 21 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel
F150 Pickup 2WD FFV FFV
16mpg combined
City / highway
14 / 20 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel
F150 Pickup 2WD
16mpg combined
City / highway
15 / 19 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel
F150 Pickup 4WD
16mpg combined
City / highway
14 / 18 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel
F150 Pickup 4WD
16mpg combined
City / highway
14 / 20 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel
F150 Pickup 4WD FFV FFV
15mpg combined
City / highway
14 / 18 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Electrical system Instrument cluster/panel; Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer
166
1
17
0
59,570 mi
Power train Automatic transmission; Driveline › Driveshaft
124
10
0
2
61,000 mi
Visibility Glass, side/rear; Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Rear window
107
0
9
1
45,924 mi
Engine
107
0
1
5
80,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
104
0
6
1
73,000 mi
Structure Body; Body › Door
93
4
1
8
52,000 mi
Unknown or other
61
0
0
2
65,000 mi
Steering Linkages › Tie rod assembly
48
3
0
3
60,500 mi
Service brakes
44
1
0
0
69,700 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
44
0
3
1
90,000 mi
Vehicle speed control Cruise control; Accelerator pedal
39
5
3
4
52,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling Engine; Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
31
0
3
0
17,000 mi
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Sep 18, 2026Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Lock Door simply will not open and power lock isnât working either
Aug 6, 2026Power train The truck on multiple occasions shifts into lower gear unexpectedly.
Jul 12, 2026 · 246,325 milesElectrical system › Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer 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.
Jul 2, 2025 · 200,000 milesElectrical system › Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer 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.
Mar 10, 2026Unknown 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 a known problem and Ford has discontinued the window so I am stuck without a rear window currently. Iâve tried 2 separate glass companies and talked with the ford dealer I purchased it from.
Mar 10, 2026Unknown 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 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)
Dec 9, 2025Electrical system My truck won't shift into 3rd gear. It hesitates when idling. When you accelerate it shudders. After a certain rbm it goes.
Oct 23, 2025Power 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.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
