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2010 Ford F-150 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
28about this part
Share
3%of 843 total for the year
Median mileage
44,900miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Ford F-150, 3% of the 843 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,900 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was driving my truck when all of a sudden all of my dash lights went on and my headlights and taillights shut off while I was driving in the dark! It was very dangerous as I was on the highway and my truck started jumping and shifting weird. The traction was messing up. After taking it to the shop they told me it was the computer. I was in a very dangerous situation because of a common fault in this year model. I will be taking to a lawyer monday. Please get back to me as soon as possible.”

NHTSA complaint #11350705, filed 2020-08, 130,000 miles

“1. I am not alone in a complaint about the fuel canister being a problem on the f150- I have complained about this twice now- others in the forum are doing the same. The vapor canister in the engine compartment becomes faulty and the engines stall or runs rough- when it stalls, it is impossible to steer. I grew up without power steering- 97$ out of pocket- dealer couldn't figure it out- had another mechanic diagnose and repair. It's a simple fix- yet can be dangerous if someone with strong arm strength cannot turn the vehicle or use the breaks. This has to be looked at.! …”

NHTSA complaint #11164701, filed 2019-01, 35,500 miles

“Ford f150 4x4 xlt, dash board keeps going out. Shows skidding, and tire sensor faulty, dingging, A/C goes hot, inside lights don't work. Has happened many times, spoke with Ford took it in, they stated they could not duplicate the problem, which we have found out is a lie. They stated we needed a new battery, which we had tested as well as the alternator and nothing wrong there either. We took it to advanced auto to see what they could tell us. A young man said that Ford had put out a inside notice that his buddy showed him of a faulty wiring harness in the dash. …”

NHTSA complaint #11005582, filed 2017-07, 50,000 miles

“Vehicle was sitting outside after a heavy rain noticed water leaking from interior roof. My windows fogged up impairing my vision from the excessive moisture inside the vehicle. Also my vehicle smells musty and moldy causing health concerns to myself and other passengers. I turned on the light in the evening and could see light shining through between the gasket of the light assembly and the metal of the cab. I went to the dealer and they told me to make an appointment so they could look at it when I already know what the issue is. …”

NHTSA complaint #10632146, filed 2014-09, 48,000 miles

“After noticing the inside of my truck windows steaming up, I felt around and found the back seats and floor were soaked. It had been raining hard for several days and it turned out the 3rd brake/cargo light assembly for the cargo bed was full of water and had allowed water to inside of the cabin.the ceiling liner, seats and carpet were soaked. I have duck-taped it for now, but will have to replace the assembly. The light bulbs had never been changed. Ford is saying it's not their fault but with the amount of complaints on the net, it certainly isn't the customer's fault. …”

NHTSA complaint #10682034, filed 2015-02, 50,000 miles

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202566%
20245026%
2023236%
20226611%
202111611%
202051%
2019111%
2018231%
201750%
2016161%
2015171%
201481%
2013171%
201291%
2011301%
2010283%
2009124%
200851%
200741%
2006112%
200550%
2004171%
200361%
2002101%
2001111%
2000222%
1999162%
1998131%
1997341%
199652%
199591%
199471%
1993102%
199251%
199021%
198811%
198417%

Other parts of the 2010 Ford F-150

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
193 complaints
Electrical system
166 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
121 complaints
Engine
107 complaints
Body and structure
92 complaints
Other or unknown
62 complaints
Brakes
58 complaints
Fuel system
58 complaints
Steering
48 complaints
Vehicle speed control
39 complaints
Engine cooling
31 complaints
Air bags
19 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford F-150

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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