MYRModel Year Report

2010 Ford F-150

● Typical for this model
2010 Ford F-150
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1987: 2 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 304 complaints 1992: 470 complaints 1992 1993: 586 complaints 1994: 676 complaints 1995: 626 complaints 1996: 324 complaints 1997: 2758 complaints 1997 1998: 1381 complaints 1999: 1044 complaints 2000: 1074 complaints 2001: 1236 complaints 2002: 820 complaints 2002 2003: 421 complaints 2004: 2027 complaints 2005: 1112 complaints 2006: 584 complaints 2007: 487 complaints 2007 2008: 368 complaints 2009: 324 complaints 2010: 840 complaints 2010 2011: 2179 complaints 2012: 1771 complaints 2012 2013: 2956 complaints 2014: 1497 complaints 2015: 1638 complaints 2016: 1976 complaints 2017: 1379 complaints 2017 2018: 2218 complaints 2019: 1270 complaints 2020: 677 complaints 2021: 934 complaints 2022: 554 complaints 2022 2023: 382 complaints 2024: 178 complaints 2025: 97 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2010: 840 complaints
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YearComplaints
19842
19872
198914
199021
1991304
1992470
1993586
1994676
1995626
1996324
19972758
19981381
19991044
20001074
20011236
2002820
2003421
20042027
20051112
2006584
2007487
2008368
2009324
2010840
20112179
20121771
20132956
20141497
20151638
20161976
20171379
20182218
20191270
2020677
2021934
2022554
2023382
2024178
202597
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 151 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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WENT TO WARM UP MY TRUCK THIS MORNING AS IT WAS 36 DEGREES AND LIGHT FROST ON THE VEHICLE. TURNED ON THE IGNITION ALONG WITH THE SEAT WARMER FOR DRIVERS SIDE AND DEFROST.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120910

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 107 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN SPARKING FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE AFTER DRIVING OVER ROAD DEBRIS. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEGINNING TO IGNITE IN FLAMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120911

VISIBILITY/WIPER 12%

12% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 104 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 101 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250512

The vehicle was placed in 4 wheel drive (high range) and operated normally. Stopped the vehicle and placed it back into 2 wheel drive (indicated on dashboard as in 2 wheel drive).

NHTSA ODI report, 20240104

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 77 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. THE PASSENGER REACHED FOR THE TOP HANDLE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR JUST AS THE VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120613

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20110210 — structure

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 DOO

Remedy: 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 ACTIVAT

Campaign 11V049000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Ford F-150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (151 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (107 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (104 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V049000 (structure) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2025 ▲ 2024 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 2013 ■ 1997 ■ 2018

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Ford F-150 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Ford F-150 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford F-150?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Ford F-150 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.