"How reliable is the 2010 Ford F-150?"

"Based on 1131 NHTSA complaints, the 2010 Ford F-150 has a median complaint mileage of 56183 miles. The most common issue is Electrical System."

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

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Ford F-150 is Electrical System, accounting for a significant portion of the 1131 total complaints filed."

2010 Ford F-150: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 1131 complaints

1131

Total Complaints

56,183mi

Median Mileage

Electrical System

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

29,500 25th Percentile

56,183 Median Mileage

90,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Electrical System

151

Engine

107

Visibility/Wiper

104

Power Train

101

Body

Unknown Or Other

Steering

Glass, Side/Rear

Service Brakes

Fuel/Propulsion System

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"HI, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2010, I TEST DROVE A 2010 FORD 150 SUPERCREW 2WD PICKUP TRUCK (WITH THE SALESMAN). A FEW FEET OUT OF THE DEALER LOT I FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR TO SEE WHAT KIND OF ACCELERATION THE VEHICLE HAD. AFTER RELEASING MY FOOT COMPLETELY FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND APPLYING THE BRA..."

"THE HOOD RELEASE LATCH ON MY 2010 FORD F-150 TRUCK IN ON THE SIDEWALL NEAR THE FLOOR ON THE CAB. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND IT APPEARS THAT MY LEFT FOOT RELEASED THE HOOD RELEASE LATCH AND ALLOWED THE HOOD TO OPEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PLACE TO PUT THE HOO..."

"THE BLUE HEADLIGHTS ARE PROBLEM FOR ONCOMING VEHICLES AND SHOULD BE OUTLAWED AS WELL AS THE LITTLE LIGHTS THAT ARE MOUNTED BELOW THE HEADLIGHTS THAT COME ON WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON DIM,ON THE SUV'S THEY ARE THE WORST,THE ONE'S THAT ARE ON THE FORD PICKUPS AND SOME OF THE CHEVY. PICKUPS ARE AS BIG..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Electrical System 151 complaints

25th: 32,400 mi Median: 60,141 mi 75th: 89,000 mi

Engine 107 complaints

25th: 53,000 mi Median: 79,500 mi 75th: 111,500 mi

Visibility/Wiper 104 complaints

25th: 41,950 mi Median: 73,000 mi 75th: 90,000 mi

Power Train 101 complaints

25th: 30,300 mi Median: 74,988 mi 75th: 120,000 mi

Body 77 complaints

25th: 37,225 mi Median: 53,000 mi 75th: 88,625 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 139 MI: 65 OH: 64 FL: 59 CA: 50 IN: 43 IL: 41 PA: 38 CO: 37 MO: 35

Who Files Complaints?

Original Owners

98%

Second+ Owners

Ford F-150 — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1990	25	76,696	Fuel/Propulsion System	0
1991	357	110,000	Tank Assembly	12
1992	553	130,325	Selector Devices	25
1993	753	140,000	Tank Assembly	32
1994	908	130,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	79
1995	788	117,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	61
1996	383	113,250	Cruise Control	22
1997	3285	108,000	Engine	205
1998	1624	112,337	Fuel System, Gasoline	96
1999	1322	98,000	Engine	116
2000	1269	91,032	Fuel System, Gasoline	102
2001	1451	98,000	Vehicle Speed Control	113
2002	963	90,000	Engine And Engine Cooling	63
2003	520	64,266	Electrical System	57
2004	2429	59,312	Power Window Devices And Controls	99
2005	1363	62,000	Power Window Devices And Controls	66
2006	735	62,000	Engine	72
2007	623	60,000	Engine	51
2008	455	60,346	Engine	48
2009	397	53,500	Vehicle Speed Control	34
2011	2938	68,500	Power Train	70
2012	2422	59,000	Power Train	57
2013	3849	72,000	Power Train	102
2014	1859	64,000	Power Train	56
2015	2036	48,000	Service Brakes	64
2016	2373	42,000	Power Train	67
2017	1595	46,500	Power Train	47
2018	2627	38,000	Power Train	104
2019	1532	59,142	Power Train	30
2020	797	33,000	Power Train	30
2021	1138	40,000	Power Train	19
2022	702	25,000	Power Train	29
2023	494	18,614	Power Train	25
2024	195	3,700	Exterior Lighting	25
2025	112	6,500	Power Train	7

Active Recalls (1)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Door

Campaign 11V049000 | 01/02/2011

IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE DOOR HANDLE SPRING CAN FAIL CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO OPEN.

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 AN

Maintain Your Electrical System

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28