2010 Ford F-150: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2010 Ford F-150: 1 recall, 843 owner complaints and up to 17 mpg combined.
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Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #11V049000 · 2011 · 280,946 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open.
The 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…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 35 mention a fire, 28 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (166): the most common themes are electrical failure (52), stalls / loses power (31), fire / smoke (29).
- Transmission & drivetrain (121): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (68), noise or vibration (21).
- Engine (107): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (54), warning light on (27).
- Visibility/Wiper (104): the most common themes are noise or vibration (12), electrical failure (12), fire / smoke (10).
The 2010 Ford F-150 has 843 owner complaints, ranking #18 of 37 F-150 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 1025). Complaints peaked in 2014 (105 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 58,150 miles. Neighboring years: 2009 (324 complaints, 2 recalls), 2011 (2191 complaints, 6 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Regular |
| 5.4 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 16 | Regular |
| 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 16 | Regular |
| 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | Regular |
| 5.4 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 15 | Gasoline or E85 |
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FAQ
Does the 2010 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2010 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2010 Ford F-150 problems?
Owners have filed 843 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (166), transmission & drivetrain (121), engine (107).
What gas mileage does the 2010 Ford F-150 get?
EPA ratings run up to 17 mpg combined (4.6 L, Automatic 6-spd), across 6 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2010 Ford F-150 repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.