2010 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems
- 134
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 134 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 15 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear window · 58 records
- passenger side · 37 records
- rear defroster · 30 records
- window shattered · 22 records
- turned rear · 21 records
- rear defrost · 19 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 42 |
| 30–60k mi | 37 |
| 1–30k mi | 31 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Rear Window · Visibility/Wiper
I allowed my car to warm up. It was approximately 28 degrees outside. I began to drive my car. I engaged the rear defroster. Within 60 seconds i heard a loud bang, similar to a gun shot. Along with a smell of smoke. Then glass went flying towards the front of vehicle. After looking around i noticed the rear window was shattered. The rear window consists of three pieces of glass. Only the passenger (far right side)…
ODI 10564762
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
While driving to work last friday morning, my rear glass exploded from what looks like a faulty defroster. The electrical wiring was charred and looked melted. I thought that my vehicle had been struck by something. Ford refuses to acknowledge that there seems to be a problem with this part. I'm just glad that my children were not in the backseat area when this occurred. *tr
ODI 10563661
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System
At about 4:50 am on 2/4/14 i was driving about 20 mph in 9 degree f temperatures with the rear defrost on for about 8 min. I heard a loud pop like someone threw a rock at my truck. As i was backing into a garage to investigate the mysterious noise, i noticed the passenger side rear glass panel was completely shattered. After researching the issue i can safely say this is a manufacturing defect with the glass and…
ODI 10562817
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
I was driving on a major state route on my way to work and turned on the rear defroster. I smelled something hot and then a loud popping noise. When i looked in my rear view mirror the rear window had shattered. Contacted ford dealer and they said the vehicle was out of warranty 3 months and there was nothing they could do. I asked the dealership to contact ford to see if there were similar instances of this…
ODI 10563147
Electrical System
My f150 has a three piece rear window with the defogger.while driving i turned on the defogger. Minutes later the passenger side rear stationary window shattered. After researching the internet i found out this is a common problem with this model. I feel ford needs to address this problem by recalling and repairing the electrical system that is causing this failure. Excessive heat could cause a fire. The burden…
ODI 10562432
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
2010 ford f150 supercrew power rear sliding window pass side only, cracking upon turning on rear defroster after a few minutes. Temperature 15 degrees within a few minutes of leaving a store parking lot and now driving down the highway a few miles i heard a loud bang ( many others posted say it sounds like a 22 caliber shot gun ) i looked around and saw the rear pass sliding window shattered but still intact. This…
ODI 10560905
Electrical System · Glass, Side/Rear · Visibility/Wiper
Started the car in the morning. Turned on the rear defroster. Began to shovel the driveway and heard a loud pop from the truck. Didn't notice anything until i got in to back up and saw the rear passenger window gad shattered. Ford dealer was very familiar with the "window" problem, as they described it. Said that because the vehicle was past 50,000 miles that it was no longer under warranty. I rarely use the rear…
ODI 10557168
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contacted stated that while driving 25 mph with the air conditioner on activated, the front passenger side vent began dispersing heat. The failure recurred twice. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the related failure eight months prior but the repairs were unknown. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10640123
Body · Electrical System
On a 40 degree morning, i turned the rear defroster on to clear windows and mirrors. As i was driving my son to daycare i heard a large pop then smelled burning rubber. Looked and seen the right rear glass shattered and was it shorted out on the heating element. Took the truck to ford and since it is off warranty they told me there s nothing they can do besides charging me $1200 for replacement, very disappointed…
Fire reported
ODI 10556132
Electrical System
Truck was outside at 11 degrees f. Started vehicle and turned on the rear defrost. Within 2 to 3 minutes the left panel(drivers side) of the 3 piece sliding rear window shattered, while stopped at a traffic light. *tr
ODI 10555253
Electrical System
External temperature was ~22degrees f, had rear window defroster and heated driver seat turned on. Front defroster was on and set to highest temperature. While driving at 25 mph, my son and i noticed a burning smell. He was seated in a booster, rear seat, passenger side. He advised that he could hear something behind him making noise. I looked back and observed smoke coming from behind the rear passenger headrest,…
Fire reported
ODI 10554973
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
I was leaving from work. I put my rear defroster on my rear sliding window. I heard a loud pop. I looked at the rear window when i arrived home. The passenger side rear sliding window was spider cracked all over. I can't believe there is no recall on this yet. Its pretty sad when you buy a fully loaded truck that costs over fifty grand, but you cant use the rear defrost because they malfunction. It's pretty obvious…
ODI 10551903
Electrical System · Rearview Mirrors/Devices
Warmed up car before church. Turned on front and rear defroster. Backed up, put it in drive and heard what sounded like something crashing into my roof or a gunshot. I stopped and inspected the steel body parts and could find nothing. Driving down the road i noticed in my rearview mirror that my right side of my sliding rear window had shattered. It remained in place. I took this into the dealer on monday and they…
ODI 10551355
Body · Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Turned on rear defroster of power sliding rear window, right side passenger section cracked into pieces. No there was no hair line crack no impact to this window. Looked at the lower heat strip in the bottom left side of this panel and sure enough there are burn marks. Now the back defroster does not work at all. Did ford stand behind their product. Absolutely not !! This is my 2nd ford truck and as soon as i get…
ODI 10548901
Electrical System · Structure · Visibility/Wiper
I got in the truck this morning and left the house, turned on rear defroster, and about 3 minutes later i heard a loud "pop"! I stopped and looked around but didn't find any since it was still dark out but once the sun came out i saw my rear passenger window, right above my daughter's child seat was shattered. Luckily she was not in there. I have spoke with dealership and they have denied any knowledge of this…
ODI 10548423
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
It was frosty out and i turned on the rear defrost. A few blocks down the road, i heard a pop and my back window broke. I have the electronic sliding rear window. *tr
ODI 10550792
Electrical System · Visibility
While i was driving i turned my rear defroster on and about 5 min later i heard a load bang, looked around to see what it was and saw the passenger portion of the rear window was completely shattered. There was no impact on the window are clue to why it shattered. So i looked online and found this to be a common issue with the 2010 f150 trucks with power rear sliders. My daughter's car seat is directly under that…
ODI 10547883
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
I turned on my rear window defrost, i after a few minutes i heard a sizzling and the passenger side rear window had shattered. *tr
ODI 10546271
Electrical System · Glass, Side/Rear
This morning i switched on my rear defroster. Outside temperature was around 50 degrees. With a few minutes i heard a loud pop. Inspecting the glass of the vehicle i found the driver's side rear window broken (spider webbed). The dealer is telling me that glass is not covered under the extended warranty. *tr
ODI 10543348
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle stalled as if out of fuel, despite having been recently filled with gas. Fuel monitoring system (tank level gage and range computer) indicated that vehicle was using fuel at much higher rate than normal. For example, normal range of this truck when 36 gallon tank is full is approximately 570 miles. After 250 miles, gauge was showing tank out of fuel and range computer was instructing me to refuel. Refilling…
ODI 10544301
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
On a ~50 degree morning, i turned on my rear defrost when my rear window (passenger side) shattered about 5 minutes after i turned it on. This is a 3 piece window as the middle is a slider on the pickup, only the passenger side broke. I was driving with no other cars around as there must be a short or faulty wiring in the rear defrost. This was not covered under warranty by ford and seems to be a common problem. *tr
ODI 10533771
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150 crew cab. The contact stated when the review defroster was activated the rear passenger side window exploded. The tempered glass shattered but did not fall into the cabin. In addition, a burning odor and smoke emitted from the rear window seal without flames being visible. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10523847
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that the instrument panel lighting and gauges would not illuminate or operate properly. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 15,600. *tr
ODI 10525575
Electrical System
I own a 2010 ford f-150 fx4 pickup, purchased new october 2009. Approximately in 2013 the rear window defroster stopped working. The truck is equipped with a power rear sliding window from ford. I took the truck to my local ford dealer to address the issue. The ford dealer service department advised me the problem was with the window itself, and would not be covered under warranty, or ford at all. I have noticed…
ODI 10839894
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the module failure light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the bsm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The vehicle approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
ODI 10543894