2010 Ford F-150 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 92about this part
- Share
- 11%of 843 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 92 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Ford F-150, 11% of the 843 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“One section of the heated and power rear window shredded for no reason,heard a loud bang while driving,didn't know what happened,pulled on side the road check my truck all around no visible damage got back in the truck and look my review mirror and my left section of the glass was all shredded, by the way my rear defroster was activated at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #11152260, filed 2018-11, 90,000 miles“There is already a recall on these vehicles for the door handle. The recall number is 11s15. The interior door handle breaks under normal use and does not spring back into position. This can cause a problem in an accident. The dealer and Ford say my VIN is not in the recall, but my truck is the same year. My truck was stationary. The rear door handle broke where my son sits in the back.”
NHTSA complaint #11339983, filed 2020-07, 161,000 miles“Parked truck in a lot. Left the truck and was fine at the time. I have heard of the rear windows shattering before so I'm always looking at it. Get back to the truck and the window was shattered. Checked security footage at the lot and could not see anyone throw or hit it with anything. Not near a main road either. Rear driver side window with defroster (broken side), motorized center window.”
NHTSA complaint #10627512, filed 2014-08, 100,600 miles“I had my truck parked outside during a heavy snowfall day at work. I went out and started it to let it warm up and turned on the rear defrost. When I got in to leave I noticed my passenger side rear window was shattered. I had no idea what had happened, not in an area where vandalism is possible. After reading the online posts about others with this problem I realized this is exactly what happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10509127, filed 2013-04, 72,350 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11228861, filed 2019-07, 40,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V049000Feb 1, 2011Ford is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 f-150 vehicles manufactured from january 18, 2008, through november 30, 2009. The interior door handle…Covers: Ford F-150 2009–2010
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- 10091441Jul 26, 2016Some 2009-2014 f-150 vehicles that require replacement of the lower rocker panel and/or cab corners no longer need the entire door frame/opening panel (211a10/1) replaced. A new…
- 10053429Jun 1, 2013Ford: on some vehicles, the outside door handles needs to be pulled at least twice before opening. Models 2010-2013 f150, mustang.
- 10039065Apr 14, 2011Ford: the tailgate applique may separate from the sheet metal. 2009-2011 f150.
- 10033867Jul 30, 2010Ford: tailgate applique separation. Some platinum trucks may exhibit tailgate applique separation from the sheet metal. Follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 24 | 6% |
| 2022 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 | 36 | 3% |
| 2020 | 22 | 3% |
| 2019 | 32 | 2% |
| 2018 | 193 | 8% |
| 2017 | 112 | 8% |
| 2016 | 199 | 10% |
| 2015 | 148 | 8% |
| 2014 | 31 | 2% |
| 2013 | 48 | 2% |
| 2012 | 24 | 1% |
| 2011 | 33 | 2% |
| 2010 | 92 | 11% |
| 2009 | 34 | 10% |
| 2008 | 23 | 6% |
| 2007 | 31 | 6% |
| 2006 | 44 | 8% |
| 2005 | 77 | 7% |
| 2004 | 104 | 5% |
| 2003 | 32 | 8% |
| 2002 | 45 | 5% |
| 2001 | 65 | 5% |
| 2000 | 66 | 6% |
| 1999 | 95 | 9% |
| 1998 | 138 | 10% |
| 1997 | 226 | 8% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 18 | 3% |
| 1994 | 33 | 5% |
| 1993 | 13 | 2% |
| 1992 | 8 | 2% |
| 1991 | 8 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
| 1989 | 8 | 4% |
| 1988 | 9 | 6% |
| 1987 | 5 | 5% |
| 1986 | 9 | 15% |
| 1985 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford F-150
193 complaintsElectrical system
166 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
121 complaintsEngine
107 complaintsOther or unknown
62 complaintsBrakes
58 complaintsFuel system
58 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsExterior lighting
28 complaintsAir 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology