2010 Ford F-150 Problems
What owners have reported about the 2010 Ford F-150, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2010 Ford F-150 a good year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 843 complaints with NHTSA, the 11th most of 18 F-150 model years. The most reported problems involve the wipers and visibility, electrical system and engine.
843 complaints 1 recall 11th worst of 18 F-150 years
Top 2010 Ford F-150 problems
Wiper and visibility problems
193 complaints (23%) name the wipers and visibility, most often the glass, side / rear and rear window.
Electrical problems
166 complaints (20%) name the electrical system, most often the instrument cluster / panel and speedometer / odometer.
Engine problems
138 complaints (16%) name the engine, most often the engine and manifold / header / muffler / tail pipe.
Transmission problems
121 complaints (14%) name the transmission, most often the automatic transmission and driveshaft.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (719 of 843). The amber line is the middle value, about 59,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2010 Ford F-150 recalls
Door
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. 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.
Recall 11V049000 · Feb 2011Get an email when your 2010 Ford F-150 gets a new recall
We check NHTSA every month. If a new recall or safety investigation covers the 2010 Ford F-150, you'll hear about it the same week.
One email per new recall. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
F-150 years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2010 Ford F-150 problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2010 Ford F-150 a reliable year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 843 complaints with NHTSA, the 11th most of 18 F-150 model years. The most reported problems involve the wipers and visibility, electrical system and engine.
What are the most common 2010 Ford F-150 problems?
Owners most often report problems with the wipers and visibility, electrical system, engine and transmission. 193 complaints (23%) name the wipers and visibility, most often the glass, side / rear and rear window.
At what mileage do 2010 Ford F-150 wipers and visibility problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 36,000–80,000 miles, with a middle value near 55,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2010 Ford F-150 have?
1. Door (11V049000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2010 Ford F-150?
Ask for service records covering the wipers and visibility, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2025, 2024 and 2009 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.