MYRModel Year Report

2010 Ford F-150

● Typical for this model
2010 Ford F-150
BUILT 2026-09-02

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: 306 complaints 1992: 479 complaints 1992 1993: 588 complaints 1994: 700 complaints 1995: 626 complaints 1996: 324 complaints 1997: 2758 complaints 1997 1998: 1381 complaints 1999: 1044 complaints 2000: 1075 complaints 2001: 1236 complaints 2002: 821 complaints 2002 2003: 423 complaints 2004: 2028 complaints 2005: 1112 complaints 2006: 585 complaints 2007: 488 complaints 2007 2008: 368 complaints 2009: 324 complaints 2010: 842 complaints 2010 2011: 2185 complaints 2012: 1776 complaints 2012 2013: 2978 complaints 2014: 1520 complaints 2015: 1685 complaints 2016: 2026 complaints 2017: 1416 complaints 2017 2018: 2276 complaints 2019: 1312 complaints 2020: 717 complaints 2021: 991 complaints 2022: 581 complaints 2022 2023: 400 complaints 2024: 185 complaints 2025: 102 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2010: 842 complaints
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YearComplaints
19842
19872
198914
199021
1991306
1992479
1993588
1994700
1995626
1996324
19972758
19981381
19991044
20001075
20011236
2002821
2003423
20042028
20051112
2006585
2007488
2008368
2009324
2010842
20112185
20121776
20132978
20141520
20151685
20162026
20171416
20182276
20191312
2020717
2021991
2022581
2023400
2024185
2025102
20267

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 166 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and speedometer/odometer.

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

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260714

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 124 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

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

The truck on multiple occasions shifts into lower gear unexpectedly.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260807

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 13%

13% of complaints: visibility — 107 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing glass, side/rear and rear window.

FIRE INJURY
VISIBILITY/WIPER 12%

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

FIRE INJURY

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 (166 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (124 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (107 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V049000 (structure) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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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 20% of complaints on file.

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

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.