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    Ford F-150

    EPA MPG: 16 mpg

    RECALL ALERT:
    There is 1 recall on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Reliability

    Overall Reliability

    The 2010 F-150 is less reliable than other cars from the same model year.

    The 2010 Ford F-150 has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA. View Recalls
    Most Common Trouble Spots
    Common Trouble Spot
    Common Trouble Spot

    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2010 Ford F-150 owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    Exhaust

    Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Catalytic converter

    "Recently started and extent of issue not known yet"

    Anonymous, NY (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6-L V8)
    Exhaust manifold

    "Exhaust manifold leaks, exhaust in cab"

    Anonymous, OH (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6-L V8)

    "Gaskets had to be replaced on both sides"

    Anonymous A., IL (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)

    ""The passenger side exhaust manifold had rusted to the point of leaking when I bought the truck. Engine performance was not affected but exhaust fumes would leak into the cabin. Much of the truck had serious panel rust, so it wasn't a suprise to see the manifolds rusted as well.""

    Anonymous, IN (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)
    Muffler

    "It had rusted out too much to be useful."

    Anonymous A., WI (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)

    "This is a used vehicle and the other issues were caused by the previous owner not taking care of the truck. Just severe wear and tear."

    Anonymous, NY (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6-L V8)
    Other/unsure

    "Rust"

    Anonymous A., WA (2010 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson 5.4-L V8)

    "Rusted calipers resulting in expensive brake repairs"

    Anonymous, KY (2010 Ford F-150 Unsure Unsure)

    "Charging system"

    Anonymous A., OH (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)

    "Have had to replace the fuel fill neck twice."

    Anonymous A., MO (2010 Ford F-150 XL 4.6-L V8)

    ""Heater/ac coil went bad and lost almost all antifreeze, hat to have it replaced""

    Anonymous, IN (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)

    "Ran great but "check engine" light would not go off! Had sensors changed out but light persisted."

    Anonymous, TX (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)
    Pipes

    "rusted out"

    Anonymous A., WI (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)

    Climate System

    AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

    What Owners Say

    A/C compressor

    "compressor seized. no flow in condenser"

    Anonymous, OH (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6-L V8)

    "A/C stopped working"

    Anonymous, WI (2010 Ford F-150 XL Unsure)
    Automatic climate control

    ""The Heater Core started leaking a required replacement. This required the entire Dash, Steering Column and center console to be removed and was expensive. Soon After, the blower mix door actuator on the drives side quit and would also require total removal of the Dash, Steering Column and Console. I now just make due with Cold air on the drivers side. :(""

    Anonymous A., NC (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6-L V8)

    "Control module for flap doors had to be replaced."

    Anonymous, MI (2010 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4-L V8)
    Blower (fan) motor

    "Needed a new switch"

    Anonymous, (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)

    "It would constantly blow hot air so it had to be replaced"

    Anonymous, KY (2010 Ford F-150 Unsure Unsure)

    "The heater core leak caused the blower motor and resistor pack to fail."

    Anonymous A., NC (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6-L V8)
    Other climate system problem

    "I could not control the heat to the driver side. Whole dash had to be removed to replace seized motor. Two other louvre motors replaced at the same time. Very expensive labour!"

    Anonymous, AB (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)

    "HVAC modules failed and was discontinued without any replacement. I had to acquire a replacement ftom a salvage yard."

    Anonymous, VA (2010 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4-L V8)

    "Ongoing for about 2 years. Had no a/c for several months during the summer. Performed some maintenance and got the a/c system to perform at 70% performance. The a/c is completely useless if you are stuck in traffic and not moving forward. Getting in the truck when it is above 90F is not comfortable."

    Anonymous, TX (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)

    "In order to avoid pulling the dash and replacing the entire system, the go to solution is to turn off the heat in the summer and turn off the coolingin the winter. That makes the cabin relatively comfortable. So much for the elegant and complicated Electronic/touchscreen activated climate system."

    Anonymous A., MA (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)

    Paint/Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    What Owners Say

    Loose exterior trim or moldings

    "The truck has rusted out especially around all 4 wheels"

    Anonymous, MI (2010 Ford F-150 XLT Unsure)
    Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

    "These locations are mainly resulting from stone chips or parking lot door bangs!"

    Anonymous, ON (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6-L V8)

    "Shortly after I bought it I noticed wetness on the seat. There was a leak on the rear passenger's side roof where the chalking failed. I put sealer on it once or twice and it hasn't leaked since."

    Anonymous, ME (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)
    Rust

    "The rocker panels on both sides have virtually vanished. I plan to have the bottom rear of the cab & replacement rockers/repairs quoted this summer. Then I need to determine if it's worth repairing."

    Anonymous, ON (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6-L V8)

    "rust at lower left corner of cab. Also starting on the lower right."

    Anonymous, NY (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)

    ""It was 2019 when I bought it and had to replace the rocker panels before I could have it inspected. In 2024 it had a lot of rust on the front fenders and rear wheel wells that had to be fixed before inspection. It seems to rot out faster than it should, but it is 15 years old now/ and I live in Maine.""

    Anonymous, ME (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)

    "Significantly more rust than other vehicles of this age. Poor undercoating."

    Anonymous, VA (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6-L V8)

    "Bottom of truck is excessively rusting"

    Anonymous, WI (2010 Ford F-150 XL Unsure)

    "Significant rust on cab corners and rear wheel wells"

    Anonymous, ON (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6-L V8)

    "I have rust all over this truck, and big chunks of rust are falling off this truck too. I am actually afraid it is going to rust apart while I am driving it. I even paid to have the extra undercoating done at the time of purchase; I bought this truck new."

    Anonymous, OH (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)

    Electrical Accessories

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

    What Owners Say

    Alarm or security system (excluding aftermarket systems)

    ""Dash light indicated the truck had been tampered with and refused to start. It was locked in someway to prevent it from starting. Couldn't drive it or even move the thing to a garage. I tried unhooking the battery for a few minutes, (5) and then tried it. But I had to wait for awhile and it worked. I was so pissed! I walked by and thought, I'll try one more time and the damn thing started. And haven't had an issue since. My mechanic brother is at a loss as to why it happened to begin with. I am 99% sure nobody had touch the truck. We live in a rural area and there was no evidence anyone had been around.""

    Anonymous, NY (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6-L V8)
    Exterior lights (other than headlights)

    "The rear blinkers and tail lights randomly stop working and then eventually will start again.It is usually fixdd by moving some wires around"

    Anonymous, (2010 Ford F-150 XL 4.5-L V8)
    Gauges

    "Computer went crazy where gadgets were flashing. Transmission lost connection with the computer and truck would not start. After ASE troubleshooting, the ground was not communicating and truck thought I was on Drive when I try to start it."

    Anonymous, TX (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6-L V8)
    Other electrical system problem

    "Power door locks not working from key fob or from door panels. Sync system screen gives a system failure"

    Anonymous, AL (2010 Ford F-150 Platinum 5.4-L V8)

    "Had to replace the alternator"

    Anonymous A., KS (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)

    In-car Electronics

    Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

    What Owners Say

    Backup or other camera/sensors

    "from time purchased 2016. Image is so blurry it is useless"

    Anonymous, SC (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6-L V8)
    Display screen freezes up

    "Display screen locks up and gives a system fault"

    Anonymous, AL (2010 Ford F-150 Platinum 5.4-L V8)
    Display screen goes blank

    ""The radio screen is completely blank and doesn't work but you can listen to the radio just can't tell the numbers or anything on it, just have to play and find out""

    Anonymous, KY (2010 Ford F-150 Unsure Unsure)

    Engine Electrical

    Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

    What Owners Say

    Heated or cooled seats

    "Driver seat quit heating and was replaced"

    Anonymous, CO (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)
    Spark plugs or wires failure

    ""Started at 164,000 miles. Resolved by replacing original spark plugs and coils""

    Anonymous A., TN (2010 Ford F-150 XL 4.6-L V8)
    Starter

    "Required towing"

    Anonymous, QC (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)

    Suspension/Steering

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    What Owners Say

    Shocks or struts

    "Had to replace struts due to leak"

    Anonymous, PA (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)
    Steering linkage (includes rack and pinion)

    ""Steering was progressively stiffening. Changed ball joints, linkage, knuckles, and bushings. Glides perfectly now.""

    Anonymous A., ON (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)
    Wheel bearings

    "When driving on highway, I noticed a droning noise that was new. Afgter watching you tube videos, I found that the noise would be louder when when turning left. I replaced the right side wheel bearing assembly (4wd) and the noise went away."

    Anonymous A., TX (2010 Ford F-150 XL 4.6-L V8)

    Body Hardware

    Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

    What Owners Say

    Door handle

    "inside door handle on passengers side made of plastic and broke"

    Anonymous, SC (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6-L V8)
    Locks and latches

    "The interior door lock / unlock switches for both front doors worked occasionally"

    Anonymous, ME (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6-L V8)
    Other body problem

    "same as of driver's side but to a lesser degree. Seems the corner traps moisture"

    Anonymous, NY (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)

    Brakes

    Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

    What Owners Say

    Calipers

    ""The front driver's side brake caliper had seized shut, eating the rotors and generating a lot of smoke. I was able to get it to my mechanic without catching on fire, and it worked again once replaced. The previous owner had neglected a lot of maintenance.""

    Anonymous, IN (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)
    Other brakes problem

    "The last brake replacement was only due to faulty installation"

    Anonymous A., TN (2010 Ford F-150 XL 4.6-L V8)
    Premature brake wear

    "Brakes continue to need to be changed every 30k miles or so"

    Anonymous, MI (2010 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4-L V8)

    Fuel System/Emissions

    Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

    What Owners Say

    Fuel pump

    "Lost pressure on suction causing engine to stall. Relatively inexpensive fix at dealership."

    Anonymous A., WA (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)

    ""needed new pump after 200,000.00 miles""

    Anonymous, (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)
    Other emissions/fuel system problem

    "The purge valve failed to open properly causing a check engine light to come on"

    Anonymous, MS (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)

    Transmission Minor

    Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Coolers and lines

    "The snow melt used on the roads in the state are very corrosive to the metal lines. This is the first time I had a problem with transmission lines unlike the past which would affect brake lines but which would result in a less costly result. The problem was complicated by not having a dip stick to check the fluid levels for the transmission."

    Anonymous A., CT (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)
    Rough shifting

    "I believe contimous transmission leaks cause the rough shifting. I always drive with extra transmission oil. The fill up location is the worst."

    Anonymous, TX (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6-L V8)

    Transmission Major

    Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

    What Owners Say

    Transmission rebuild or replacement

    "The transmission lines to the radiator rusted through causing the fluid to leak which resulted in a need to rebuild the transmission. There is no transmission dip stick for a regular person to periodically check the fluid level which led to the problem."

    Anonymous A., CT (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)

    "No way to check checking fluid level"

    Anonymous, (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6-L V8)

    Engine Major

    Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

    What Owners Say

    Engine rebuild or replacement

    "One of the main crankshaft bearings seized, causing major damage to the engine"

    Anonymous, ME (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6-L V8)
    Other major engine problem

    "No engine problem other than fuel injector problem"

    Anonymous, NB (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6-L V8)

    Engine Minor

    Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Difficult to fill up gas tank

    "Bought the truck at 6 years old and it has always been very slow to fill - cutting off the pump if feed is too fast. I assume the tank is not venting air out. It has no gas cap only a flap closure"

    Anonymous A., SK (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)
    Oil leaks

    "My oil pan rusted to the point that it rusted a hole in it and all the engine oil leaked out of it. I had just had it at FORD for an oil change, too, and nobody at the dealership told me how bad the oil pan was"

    Anonymous, OH (2010 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4-L V8)

    Noises/Leaks

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Seals and/or weather-stripping

    "Passenger/rear window, door seal must be leaking. Somehow, I always hear a noise as though the window is not closed all the way. This problem has existed ever since I bought this truck in 2010."

    Anonymous A., MA (2010 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4-L V8)

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

    Engine Cooling

    Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

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    POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
    Powertrain
    Engine Major
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    Engine Cooling
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    Exhaust
    Suspension/Steering
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    Climate System
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    Electrical Accessories
    Body Hardware
    Paint/Trim
    Noises/Leaks
    In-car Electronics
    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes, to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
    Recalls
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    Feb 01, 2011
    IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE DOOR HANDLE SPRING CAN FAIL CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO OPEN.
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S15.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V049000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 280946
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