Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
254
Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 10 mention a crash, 9 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11755521 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
118
Most reports here involve electrical shorts.
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Rear view mirror backup camera flickers and goes on and off while in reverse, sometimes with the screen remaining blank. This can reduce or eliminate the drivers view of what is behind presenting a safety hazard. The driver is unable to see objects behind them. Ford currently has a recall for backup cameras with the same problem on many other Ford Model vehicles. However, the 2010 Ford F150 is not currently on a recall. This is the SECOND 2010 Ford F150 that I have owned that has had this issue and the internet is full of people posting of the same exact issue with the F150.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11700699 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
53
Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
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2010 FORD F150 ONLY OWNER - Brake Calipers and break line failed. Took it into Ford Dealership and they were unable to provide a diagnosis. Truck still shakes when in idle. All maintenance and needed care for the truck has been maintained. Repair cost over $4k to repair for 6 months in with the issue. Camera does not work and has not since 2014. Heated seats stopped working and burned out in 2014. All issues started to surface after truck was paid off.... Of course
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11685889 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
69
Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 2 mention a crash.
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The front strut springs are breaking while driving and while the vehicle is parked. The spring material is defective because of the many fractured parts. This is on a vehicle with less than 65000 miles on it.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11541717 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
21
Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 5 mention a crash, 6 mention an injury.
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Both side airbags deployed with a small damage accident where the vehicle hit a concrete barrier at a low rate of speed. Body shop professionals stated that this deployment should not have happened with the damage to the back bumper corner of the f150 truck. Yes, inspected by tow truck driver, insurance and body shop professionals. All state that air bags should not have deployed. No warning lights
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11575896 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
279
Most reports here involve electrical shorts. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 9 mention an injury.
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While sitting at school drop off in the morning the passenger side of my rear 3 piece power sliding window spontaneously shattered while my 2 year old daughter was sitting under it. I examined the outside of the window and there were no impacts. The rear window defroster was turned on at the time. No lights or fuses blew. Searching online this is a known problem and Ford has discontinued the window so I am stuck without a rear window currently. I’ve tried 2 separate glass companies and talked with the ford dealer I purchased it from.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11728200 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
48
Most reports here involve electrical shorts. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.
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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. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 154,800, and at the time of a Carfax report check, it was discovered that the mileage was 246,325.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11750283 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov