Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
2010 f150 Rear heated window exploded when heat was turned on for window had to replace out of my own pocket also exhaust manifold bolt is gone exhaust leak truck only has 93343miles what happened to the quality for the price of your vehicle that shouldn't fall apart for lack of threads on the bolts to save money. stud on manifold just fell out last year that's not normal wear and tear ,rear window I'm not interested any more its manifold studs
2010 Ford F-150, 2 of my doors cannot be opened due to a defect of components in the handles. Ford does have a recall affecting the the same situation as mine, but according to my VIN# my vehicle is not included. This could be a deadly situation if needing to exit the vehicle through those doors. I will attach a copy of the recall and of my door handles.
I recently was involved in a multivehicle accident in which my 2010 Ford f 150 truck was totaled. I was the person who caused it. However, I don't believe I was at fault. The conditions and symptoms which I encountered are consistent with carbon monoxide poisoning. I believe it leaked into the cab. Co is an odorless colorless and tasteless gas. I lost consciousness and didn't realize what happened. This was the 4th time I lost consciousness and every time it occurred I was driving this 2010 Ford f-150 truck. Also, the air bag did not deploy and my chest still hurts!
I was involved in a single-vehicle accident in which the vehicle struck a pole dead center on the front bumper, speed approximately 45 MPH, collapsing the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was a total loss due to the extensive front end damage. The air bag did not deploy. This accident resulted in fractures to ribs, sternum, and 2 vertebrae.
My passenger side rear door is stuck closed. I have tried to open it from inside and outside and made sure it was not locked. I have removed the door panel inside as much as I could to try and pull the cable for the latch. Even pulling the cable to the lock actuator does not disengage the door latch. When I did this I noticed that the door handle spring had broken through the plastic that holds it in place. I tried to research this problem online and I noticed there was a recall for this exact issue. When I contacted Ford customer service they told me that my vehicle was not included in the recall and that it was VIN specific. I don't understand how there can be a safety issue warranting a recall, my vehicle has the same problems as those included in the recall yet mine is not covered. …
Our 2010 Ford f150 is literally rotting away in the drive way both sides of the bed have rust through at 45,000 miles it started, the truck now has apprx 58,000 miles. We purchased a Ford because they were only the one of the big 3 us auto makers that didn't take the bail out from the taxpayers & we previously owned one. We have a 2008 hyundia with 102,000 miles no rust or holes, 2011 Chevy silverado with 60,000 miles and a 2012 GMC sierra 80,000 and no rust or holes. Ford has refused to repair the truck. This is a disgrace a truck with extremely low miles literally rotting away in the driveway. There will never be another Ford in our drive unless Ford steps up and fixes this. Our sons that own the Chevy & GMC are young and alot of vehicles to purchase in their lives, they are disgusted with the Ford also. Ford representative needs to see this truck!
On the morning of 12/29/14, he had a heavy frost so I used my rear window defrost on my drive to work. Drive was approx. 10 minutes. When I got out of the truck at work, all glass was OK. When I got back in truck to leave work, I looked in rear view mirror, I saw that the passenger side of the three piece rear window was shattered. The glass stayed in the frame and did not fall out. I had to spend over an hour on the phone with my insurance company just to file a claim, and it took the glass company two tries to install the new rear window and rewire it to make it work again. Ford knows there is a problem because they have changed the design on the window along with the wiring to the window. Why will Ford not step up and at least admit there is a problem with the rear defrost and offer to fix it.
Truck was brought in for minor rust on inside panels of back doors, where the door closes. Body shop stated that maybe the drain channel was blocked. Upon picking the truck up after repair I was told that the rocker panels on both sides were so rusted out they were beyond repair. They stated it looks like the truck sat in water for a period of time, I bought the truck new from a dealer in amelia oh 43011 I am the original owner. I have looked on the web and it seems this is common on Ford trucks. I will cost me 4900$ to repair; the truck looks brand new and I have kept it in very, very good condition. I have contacted Ford but they will not help, they stated no recall or warranty issues have been reported at this time. Why haven't their engineers corrected this problem?
Recently discovered major damage due to rust and rot of cab pinch weld at rocker panels on both right and left sides extending front to back. 2010, Ford f-150, crew cab, 51,000 original miles. My complaint was formally addressed at the local dealership where purchased. They noted (vehicle is very clean......). My concerns were forwarded to corporate with response being 'out of five year warranty'. Having found myself in a dilemma I had an auto body technician view the damage and his advice was to trade the vehicle. The extensive damage is not the result of normal wear and tear. This doesn't take a body technician to recognize this problem is due to inferior product of poor workmanship.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford f-150. The contact stated that the front passenger interior door handle became detached. As a result, the door could not be opened from inside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact installed a replacement interior chrome handle (part number: 9l3z1522600cb) and the failure was remedied. Marshall miz Ford(5348 hwy 153, chattanooga, tn) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11V049000 (structure); although, the failure was similar to the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Related recalls
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 spring force to return the handle to the fully stowed…
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…
Body complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2010 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 92 complaints about the body & structure of the 2010 Ford F-150, 11% of the model year's 843 complaints. The component named most often is body (77 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Ford F-150 body problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 11V-049 (door, Feb 1, 2011). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2010 Ford F-150 body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 52,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 1 fire and 8 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.