Model year
2010 Ford F150
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 843 complaints for the 2010 Ford F150 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (151), ENGINE (107), VISIBILITY/WIPER (104). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15–17 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950–$4,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,075 complaints
- 2001 1,236 complaints
- 2002 821 complaints
- 2003 423 complaints
- 2004 2,029 complaints
- 2005 1,112 complaints
- 2006 585 complaints
- 2007 488 complaints
- 2008 369 complaints
- 2009 324 complaints
- 2010 843 complaints
- 2011 2,193 complaints
- 2012 1,784 complaints
- 2013 2,991 complaints
- 2014 1,538 complaints
- 2015 1,737 complaints
- 2016 2,082 complaints
- 2017 1,460 complaints
- 2018 2,324 complaints
- 2019 1,340 complaints
- 2020 738 complaints
- 2021 1,033 complaints
- 2022 598 complaints
- 2023 415 complaints
- 2024 194 complaints
- 2025 109 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
Recalls
11V049000 · Feb 1, 2011
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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…
Complaints
843 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 23, fire flag on 35, injury field 28, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · 5.4L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 4.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 4.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV · 5.4L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 14 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD · 4.6L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD · 4.6L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2010 Ford F150 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.