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2010 Ford F-150 recalls and problems

The 2010 Ford F-150 has 1 safety recall and 843 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
843
Crashes / fires
23 / 35
Injuries / deaths
28 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2010 Ford F-150 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Ford F-150 recalls

Recall 11V-049: Structure

Reported Feb 1, 2011 · 280,946 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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.

2010 Ford F-150 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System166
Power Train124
Visibility107
Engine107
Visibility/Wiper104
Structure93
Unknown or Other61
Steering48
Service Brakes44
Fuel/Propulsion System44
Vehicle Speed Control39
Engine and Engine Cooling31

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 77
  • Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 45
  • Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Rear Window — 18
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 17
  • Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 13
  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 8
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 7
  • Structure › Body › Door — 7

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 58,300 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2010 Ford F-150 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 246,325 miles · reported Jul 14, 2026
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.
Electrical System · at 200,000 miles · reported Apr 16, 2026
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.
Unknown or Other · reported Mar 31, 2026
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.
Unknown or Other · reported Mar 30, 2026
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…
Electrical System · reported Feb 11, 2026
My truck won't shift into 3rd gear. It hesitates when idling. When you accelerate it shudders. After a certain rbm it goes.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Ford F-150: 11V-049 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Ford F-150?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (166 reports), followed by power train (124). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 58,300 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.