2010 Ford E-150 Problems & Complaints

Better than average48% fewer complaints than a typical year of the E-150 at the same age

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2010 Ford E-150 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 48% fewer than a typical E-150 model year at the same age, making the 2010 one of the better E-150 years. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires (4 complaints, typically around 134,000 miles). 6 recalls cover this model year.

10complaints
6recalls
1crashes
0fires
6injuries
0deaths

Most common 2010 Ford E-150 problems

  • Wheels & tires~134,000 miles
    440%
  • Steering~91,000 miles
    220%
  • Brakes~91,000 miles
    220%
  • Suspension~0 miles
    110%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~36,000 miles
    110%
  • Electrical system~44,000 miles
    110%
  • Engine & cooling~91,000 miles
    110%
  • Other / not specified~41,000 miles
    110%

Share of the 10 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford E-150 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ford E-150. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best E-150 years: 2009, 2014, 2015. Years to avoid: 2001, 1997, 1999, 1995, 1996. Compare all years →

2010 Ford E-150 recalls (6)

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 15V-729 · Nov 4, 2015 · 667 vehicles

MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation.

Remedy: MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 14V-706 · Nov 5, 2014 · 34 vehicles

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005,…

Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 14V-584 · Sep 23, 2014 · 45 vehicles

National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2007-2014 Ford E-150 and E-250 vehicles manufactured February 26, 2007, to August 19, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation.

Remedy: National Van will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 14V-426 · Jul 10, 2014 · 36 vehicles

Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models.

Remedy: Roush will notify owners and will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2014.

Equipment

NHTSA recall 13V-261 · Jun 21, 2013 · 37 vehicles

Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012. The vehicles are equipped with certain Ricon S series and K Series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable.

Remedy: Mobility Works will notify owners and Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin July 15, 2013.

Fuel system, other › Fuel injection system

NHTSA recall 11V-450 · Aug 31, 2011 · 101 vehicles

Roush is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 5.4l engin vans/wagons/cutaways, and model year 2010-2011 Ford e-450 6.8l engine cutaway vehicles altered by rouch to operate using the roush branded cleantech propane autogas fuel system.

Remedy: Roush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. The safety recall began on September 26, 2011.

What 2010 Ford E-150 owners say

Wheels & tires

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford e-150 equipped with Michelin ltx m/s tires, size: pt245/70 r16. While driving 50 MPH, the contact heard a loud explosion. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road, exited, looked under the vehicle, and noticed that the rear spare tire mounted under the vehicle had exploded without warning. Mark mclarty Ford (4400 landers rd, north little rock, ar 72117, [phone]) was contacted and informed the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 133,901.

Temporary/emergency spare tire · 134,000 miles · Jul 2019

After starting my van on the morning of 02/06/2014, my low tire pressure monitor alerted me of low air pressure in one of my tires. I checked my tires to see which tire was low, and noticed the tread separating from the left rear tire. Because of this tire condition I inspected my other three tires and noticed all of the tires had slight tread separation. I quickly made an appointment to replace all four tires at belle tire of belleville, mi. At this time I wasn't aware of any recall on my tires. After reading an article about tire recalls on feb,24 2014 for my vehicle, I called Michelin to see if my tires were part of the recall, but without the old tires I could not prove the type of tire I had, they would not pay for the replacement of my tires. Okay I understand that, but my tires only had 36000 miles and had tread separation. …

36,000 miles · Feb 2014

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Ford E-150 a good car?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 E-150 rates better than average: 48% fewer complaints than a typical year of the E-150 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Ford E-150?

The wheels & tires — 4 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year, most often about pressure monitoring and regulating systems. Next are the steering (2) and brakes (2).

How many recalls does the 2010 Ford E-150 have?

There are 6 recalls for the 2010 Ford E-150, the most recent from November 4, 2015 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Ford E-150?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009, 2014 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2001, 1997, 1999, 1995 and 1996. See the full Ford E-150 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2010 Ford E-150 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 44,000 miles; 63% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.