Verdict
2010 Ford F-150: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2010 Ford F-150 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most truck.
Owners filed 840 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 100% of 2010 trucks. Electrical System leads the reports (18%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2010 trucks, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
840
Reports to NHTSA, 2010
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
16
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 100% of 2010 trucks
The bar is this car's percentile among 2010 trucks by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (18% of 840 reports), followed by power train (13%).
+ 18 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 840 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11388672, ODI 10864733, ODI 10836588, ODI 10658570, ODI 10650183.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
StructureJan 2011 · 11V049000Details +Close −
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.
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 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.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 14 | 20 | 16 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 18 | 16 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 14 | 20 | 16 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 19 | 16 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 14 | 18 | 15 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2010 Ford F-150: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2010 Ford F-150?
Owners filed 840 NHTSA complaints about the 2010 Ford F-150 — more complaints than 100% of comparable 2010 trucks, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2010 Ford F-150?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (18% of complaints) and power train (13%).
How many recalls does the 2010 Ford F-150 have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2010 Ford F-150, covering components such as structure. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Ford F-150 get?
The EPA rates the 2010 Ford F-150 between 15 and 17 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.