2010 Ford F-150 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 843 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 Ford F-150, 2% of the 843 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The original michelin tires on my 2010 F-150, had to be replaced due to cracking around the rim on the inside of the tire. Tires had 31346 miles at replacement on 5 oct 2015. I also had to replace the original rear shocks at 31360 miles due to one leaking and one that was not working at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10794923, filed 2015-11, 31,346 miles“We noticed a very bumpy ride, as a person would expect when driving down a rough gravel road with pot holes. When the Ford mechanic checked it out, we were told both rear shocks were no good gone . We have not had any loads to cause this problem. Is this a defect or an isolated incident?”
NHTSA complaint #10407218, filed 2011-06, 20,000 miles“At apx 10,00 miles on my 2010 f150 I started getting a clunk/bump in the driveline when stopping and starting. Sometimes it was worse when turning. I am a 20 year veteran mechanic with prior Ford dealer experience. I have not been able to get this issue resolved by the local servicing Ford dealer vanbortel Ford. It has been in many many times for the same complaint. In the life of this vehicle it has had an engine replaced at 20,00 the torque converter at 25,000 the driveshaft at apx 35,000 the rear springs at 37,000 and the issue still persists. …”
NHTSA complaint #10490197, filed 2012-12, 10,000 miles“I bought this car in march 2010. As soon I bought this I heard a sound when I make a turn. It's a sound when two metal make friction. I took the car for services in alberic colon Ford in december 2010. First they said that everything was good. After that ask for a supervisor that make a test drive with me he heard the sound and they keep a car for two weeks. After that as soon I took the car out I heard the sound. I didn't take the car back the car for services because I need a car to go to work. In august 2011 I took the car again to the service. Again they said that everything was good. …”
NHTSA complaint #10429069, filed 2011-10, 3,000 miles“Cab leaks after rain can be a mold issue some time when turning going off curbs or hitting months you hear a banging noise the driveshaft it will pop when take off I had it grease by Ford little bit better once in awhile still does. All this still go on”
NHTSA complaint #11061638, filed 2018-01, 87,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10058236Jul 24, 2015Ford f-150 2009-2012 : some trucks with a 9.75 traction lok rear axle assembly may exhibit, during tight slow turns, vibration, chatter or a shudder.
- 10058199Mar 1, 2015Ford 2009-2014 f150: service information regarding , damaged 4x4 front pinion bearing damage is noted during the repair of the front axle on 2009-2014 f150 vehicles units…
- 10055638Feb 1, 2014Ford: on some trucks, there is noise (chirp, clunk, boom) coming from right front rear shock absorber, when traveling over sharp, small bumps (potholes, frost heaves or expansion…
- 10055029Jan 1, 2014Ford: on some vehicles, fluid is present on shock absorber shaft to body interface or there is wetness at rear reservoir snap ring and no replacement should occur, since shock…
- 10054546Nov 1, 2013Ford: the shock absorber has fluid or wetness at rear reservoir snap ring and weepage or leakage is normal and will not have a detrimental effect to lift of shock absorbers or…
- 10042485Nov 7, 2011Ford: when making tight turns or driving slow, vehicle may exhibit a shudder, chatter and/or vibration, even after cold startup.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 | 13 | 1% |
| 2020 | 10 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 | 23 | 1% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 18 | 1% |
| 2015 | 11 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013 | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 | 19 | 1% |
| 2011 | 14 | 1% |
| 2010 | 16 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 16 | 3% |
| 2006 | 25 | 4% |
| 2005 | 49 | 4% |
| 2004 | 118 | 6% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 20 | 2% |
| 2001 | 35 | 3% |
| 2000 | 41 | 4% |
| 1999 | 43 | 4% |
| 1998 | 132 | 10% |
| 1997 | 204 | 7% |
| 1996 | 21 | 6% |
| 1995 | 44 | 7% |
| 1994 | 41 | 6% |
| 1993 | 25 | 4% |
| 1992 | 9 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford F-150
193 complaintsElectrical system
166 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
121 complaintsEngine
107 complaintsBody and structure
92 complaintsOther or unknown
62 complaintsBrakes
58 complaintsFuel system
58 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsExterior lighting
28 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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