The Lemon IndexAll cars · Ford F-150 · 2010
2010 Ford F-150. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto 6-spd | RWD | 15 / 21 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 15 / 19 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD | 14 / 18 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto 6-spd | 4WD | 14 / 20 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 5.4L 8-cyl | Auto 6-spd | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 5.4L 8-cyl | Auto 6-spd | 4WD | 14 / 18 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 28,300 and 94,000 miles. Median 59,000, from 864 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 57,700 | 24,800–90,000 | 158 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 60,000 | 14,400–110,000 | 111 |
| Engine | 79,000 | 52,500–112,500 | 109 |
| Steering | 70,000 | 33,200–92,100 | 88 |
| Wipers & visibility | 73,000 | 41,900–91,000 | 99 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 21% |
| Engine | 15% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 15% |
| Visibility | 13% |
| Steering | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,004 | 28 | 39 | 25 | 0 | 21 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
11V049000 Feb 2011 Structure / Body / Door
Defect. 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 SPRING FORCE TO RETURN THE HANDLE TO THE FULLY STOWED POSITION.
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE DOOR HANDLE SPRING CAN FAIL CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO OPEN.
Remedy. 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 INTER
Manufacturer communications 112
Ford filed 112 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Lack of power wide open throttle only
- Supply/return lines installation at high pressure pump-revised washer for trucks equipped with…
- There is a rattle noise when driving 25-30 mph from the transmission when under load
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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