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 · Seats
The driver's side seat heater quit working after my wife complained about it "getting so hot it was literally burning her legs". I took apart the seat today to replace the heating pad because i had read about this being a common problem. To my surprise my wife was not exaggerating. There were burn marks on the foam insulation around a connecting piece of the bottom seat heater. My truck is out of warranty, otherwise…
Fire reported
ODI 10514627
Body · Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
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. *tr
ODI 10509127
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
2010 ford f-150. Outside temperature approximately 28 degrees. Started vehicle and turned on rear window defroster. Drove about 1 mile and was waiting alone stopped at a light. Heard very loud bang noise consistent to a crash or muffled small caliber bullet being fired. Stepped out of my vehicle to confirm i was alone on road and wasn't in an accident. (i was completely alone at 6am with no other cars in site). I…
ODI 10504970
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System · Glass, Side/Rear
Outside temp was 22, while warming up truck, turned on rear window defroster & within 5 minutes; the passenger side rear window shattered. *tr updated 03/27/13*lj
ODI 10503099
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
I was driving and the rear window popped, smelled like an electrical fire. Truck is still at the shop they cannot id the issue i fear that if only the glass is replaced that this issue will reoccur. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10502333
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
I was driving home on the highway. I had the rear defrost running as it was cold overnight and the windows had frosted over. As i was driving, i heard a loud pop and saw that the rear passenger side window had been shattered in a spider web pattern. I got home and was finally able to inspect the windshield. I observed the "spider web" effect starting in the lower left hand corner of the glass. There was a fluid…
ODI 10497851
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Last week i started my morning commute @ 5am. 5 minutes after departure - i heard the equivalent of a 22 caliber gun being fired in the cab of my 2010 ford f150 platinum. Alarmed by the sound i swerved into the adjacent lane, thankfully there were not many other drivers on the road. I exited the vehicle and began a visual inspection, immediately, i saw my passenger rear window shattered and smoldering in the lower…
Fire reported
ODI 10495083
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Filed a complaint earlier in the year about the electrical problems, and finally received a call back from the dealer. I took my 2010 ford f-150 in and it was determined the wiring harness was defective. Well great...900$ to get if fixed. Not covered under warranty. Truck will not start without it. Wow, i use to love fords... Never again will i purchase a ford of any kind. Thanks. *tr
ODI 10514856
Electrical System · Glass, Side/Rear
I went out too warm up my truck the other morning before work. I started the vehicle, turned on heat and the front and rear defroster. Came back outside to leave about 10 minutes later, as i started to pull out of my driveway i heard a loud pop. I got out of my truck to inspect my tires, which i thought was the problem at first. They were fine. I was not sure what the noise was, so i got back into the vehicle. As i…
ODI 10492195
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Started truck one morning right before thanksgiving and no lights displayed in the control dash panel. Great right before a planned trip. None of the gauges worked. Began driving and the radio stopped working. Hit a bump in the road and something beeped and they came back on for a few minutes and then went back off, and this type of electrical behavior has been going on since right before thanksgiving. On occasion i…
ODI 10492414
Electrical System · Glass, Side/Rear
I had started my truck, turned on the rear defroster , and within 10 minutes the back passenger side glass completely shattered. It appears that there was a small electrical fire or shortage in the corner of the glass where the defrosting mechanism attaches to the window glass. The window seal does not appear to be melted, but at the time of glass breaking , there was a loud bang (something like a fire cracker…
ODI 10484575
Electrical System · Rear Window
Rear window defroster/window assembly connection defective, shorts out causing fire and glass breakage. I dropped off my daughter at preschool and five minutes later i noticed smoke coming out of the passenger side rear defroster window behind her car seat. I pulled over to find this becoming a fire. It began as smoke, then spark, and then flame. Fortunately, i had a bottle of water in my truck, which i began to…
Fire reported
ODI 10478279
Electrical System
Went to warm up my truck this morning as it was 36 degrees and light frost on the vehicle. Turned on the ignition along with the seat warmer for drivers side and defrost. Went inside and as i watched the truck there was a small spark/flame on the left bottom corner of the passenger side window. Heard a loud pop and ran out to the truck to find that the portion of glass had shattered, still intact. Will take it to…
Fire reported
ODI 10474541
Electrical System
Since march of 2012, my 2010 f150 xlt, 4.6 l v8 has randomly stalled at least 8 times. I feel that it is a tremendous hazard to me and my family. Stalling occurs when i'm exiting from the highway after traveling 10-20 miles at 45-60 mph, taking a turn (right or left), and slowing down for a stop. I usually have the a/c and radio on. My cell is also synched. The only warning i get is the power steering and brakes go…
ODI 10458026
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The "downhill decent control fault" light comes on at random times while driving down the road. When the fault light comes on and remains on., it also causes the brake lights on the vehicle to come on and remain on until you can the fault light decides to go off. So while driving down the road, and even worse, when in traffic, the fault light may come on and cause the brake lights on the rear of the vehicle to…
ODI 10436711
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
During day time driving in rain or overcast the dashboard lights will not come on making it impossible to determine speed you are going. Switching from automatic to manual control of headlights has no effect on dash lights. They stay off! I believe this affects all current ford vehicles. *tr
ODI 10439341
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f150. While parked, the contact noticed a burning smell from the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a six inch melted spot on the rubber near the floorboard. As the contact drove the vehicle, he noticed that the spot had become larger. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technicians were unable to diagnose the cause of the fire. The vehicle was not…
Fire reported
ODI 10421165
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Have been having electrical issues including failing backup camera at night and tail lights not working (dangerous at night) as well as fuses blowing. Dealer could not duplicate but dealer states there is corrosion in the fuse panel because water entered the vehicle. There are several instances where ford is aware of this issue where water is entering the vehicle on the dot.gov and other websites. They are refusing…
ODI 10583531
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving by 2010 f150 at approx 75 mph in cruise mode. The abs brake and red brake light came on and the car sharply decelerated. ( brake engaged). Lasted approx. 1-2 seconds then the braking stopped. This happened 4 times within a 2 hour period. Then while stopping to pay a toll ( came to complete stop abs brakes(, the truck stalled out while in drive. *tr
ODI 10403765
Electrical System
I had been driving for only a couple of miles when i pulled into a parking lot. Went to make a turn in the lot and the truck shut down. Turned the truck off and back on. Everything seems to work well now, but this is an extremely dangerous issue, especially is i had been on the interstate. *tr
ODI 10392194
Electrical System · Engine
Engine loss of power (shuts off) for no reason, vehicle engine dies sporadically (with a total of 9 incidents to date) when at a stop light or making a complete stop, this places myself, my wife and my three young children in a dangerous situation when on the highway or on a road due to this no-power situation, this may cause loss of control of the vehicle due to the engine shutting off for no reason. Vehicle has…
ODI 10408569
Body · Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that he was experiencing a recurring failure with the rear doors. The warning light indicating that the rear doors were ajar was continuously illuminating without the contact engaging the doors. The rear doors were off track and the dealer replaced the doors four times in an attempt to correct the failure. In addition, the power steering fluid line was…
ODI 10501356
Electrical System
While parked, parking lots and tail lights stay on despite switch position, then when truck put in drive, radio goes out... Then wipers fail to work, illuminated odometer flashes along with 4wd indicator light and interior dome light. Dealer claims water in gem panel???? Internet search shows hundreds of similar with more dangerous results, such as being locked in car when power locks fail or wipers fail during…
ODI 10368508
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that the gauges on the instrument panel did not illuminate during the day, which made it difficult to see the readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that it was normal and that they were unable to alter the design of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who referred him back to the dealer. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10426911
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 ford f150. While the vehicle was parked on an incline the digital fuel gauge displayed the incorrect amount of fuel in the vehicle. He also stated that when the vehicle was moved to level ground the fuel gauge did not correct itself. He stated that the failure had been ongoing for a couple of months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who reprogrammed the electrical system. The repair…
ODI 10382713