2010 Ford F-150 Power Train Problems
- 72
- 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 72 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 11 records
- first gear · 6 records
- rear wheels · 6 records
- notified failure · 6 records
- wheels locked · 5 records
- failure recurred · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
After owning my truck for nearly 2 years i began to notice a musty smell. Last weekend my kids were riding in the back seat and noticed water pooled on the center seatbelt frame. I immediately thought the sliding glass window was partially opened, but it wasn't. Besides it was no where near where the water was pooling. Then we noticed in both corners of the headliner dark water stains. Just by looking at the cab of…
ODI 10447777
Power Train
I have had the vehicle in the shop 4 times since new with various transmission problems, including harsh shifting, shudder, and now the drivetrain locking up or violently downshifting, etc. The transmission has been removed twice for evaluation and inspection. While driving to work on 2/2/12 the vehicle violently decelerated to a stop, rear wheels were locked up after slight depression on brake pedal preparing to…
ODI 10448612
Power Train · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
2010 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problems and gross neglect of customer service at dealerships. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle has been in the repair shop on four separate occasions, for transmission and four-wheel drive issues, which has yet to be remedied. The dealer acknowledged there was a problem, but they didn't know how to fix it. The consumer stated while driving between…
ODI 10501582
Door · Fuel System, Gasoline · Latch · Power Train · Rear
2010 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to a complaint with vehicle dealership . *smd the consumer stated in january 2012, he started to hear an incessant high pitched squeaking noise coming from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The dealer informed the consumer the squeaking noise was coming from the tailgate latch assembly on the driver's side. The dealer stated they lubricated both sides and was road…
ODI 10495941
Power Train
In addition to the 2013 ford f150 transmission recall, i have a 2010 f150 that had the same transmission problem where the transmission shifts to first gear at speed. I was going 70 mph with my wife and daughter on a virginia interstate highway when mine dropped from 6th to 1st gear in august 2011. Fortunately i was able to shift into neutral and safely get it off the road, but this transmission problem has been…
ODI 11057920
Power Train
Tl* the contact was 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving on a incline in second and third gear the vehicle rolled backwards. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions who stated that it was normal operating conditions. The vehicle was taken to the a local mechanic who did not agree with the dealer statements and said there was something wrong with the transmission. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10433638
Power Train
Purchased the truck used with 8,000 miles. While driving, the brakes seemed to start getting. Real touchy and almost put you in the windshield. Took the truck in for service and. Was told that was normal on the newer models, after suggesting it felt like the trailer assist didn't feel like it was releasing. The service advisor even showed me a printed note on my bill that stated there was no service concern. Also…
ODI 10445716
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving approximately 10-15 mph, the vehicle downshifted from second to first gear on its own. The vehicle was taken to thayer ford (located at 18039 n dixie hwy, bowling green, oh 43402, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the power train control module software needed to be updated. The software was updated, but the failure recurred on several occasions. The…
ODI 11179825
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that while on a slight incline and attempting to accelerate forward in third gear, the vehicle would roll backward. The dealer was informed of this problem yet advised the contact the vehicle was operating as designed. There were no repairs. The current and failure mileage was 300.
ODI 10398256
Power Train
I purchased this truck brand new in november 2010 with 5 miles on it. In march my transmission started shifting repeatedly when no need for it to shift was even present. It would drop from 6th to 4th on the highway with no touch of the gas pedal. Also when taking off from a stand still if you slowly accelerate then get on the gas fully their is a huge delay in engine response as i was trying to pull out into traffic…
ODI 10396303
Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While breaking to stop at an intersection the truck unintentionally accelerates and will not stop. The abs brake pulsations continued walking the f150 into the intersection as the engine rpms climbes. I put it in neutral, the engine revves very high, i released the brake and then slammed it back down. The rpms drop to normal and the truck stoppes. It has done this once every year since 2011. It shows no trouble…
ODI 10706176
Engine · Power Train
Sometimes around 45 to 50 mph when accelerating, the truck does a violent hard shift. It is random when it will happen and has been happening for over a year. I have taken the truck to two different dealerships several times and they keep telling me ford is aware of it but does not have a solution. I have contacted ford directly and they just tell me to take it back to the dealership. *tr
ODI 10470311
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150 lariat. The contact stated that the clusters failed. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer but not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 3,000.
ODI 10364405
Power Train
After passing a vehicle my truck did not slow down but sped up. My foot was off the pedal and i picked up speed from 45 to 70. Rpm's were very high and the brakes would not stop it. I pushed the accelerators pedal several times verifying it was not stuck. I then shifted into neutral and came to a stop. Rpm's went from 5k plus to 4k in neutral sitting still. The rpm's continued at 4k until i shut off the engine. *tr
ODI 10354153
Power Train
Transmission or torque converter causes the truck to shakes and shudder. It also down shifts and is a kicking feeling. At times feeling like someone has rear ended ya. Throws head back it's so violent. The shaking and shuddering typically starts at around 38-54 mph. Then for no reason at different speeds up to 80 mph. Anytime there is a uphill grade it constantly downshifts and shakes even more. The shudders are so…
ODI 11179956
Body · Power Train · Suspension
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…
ODI 10490197
Power Train
2010 ford f150 was parked in a parking lot of movie theatre, based on the information from police and witness the unoccupied vehicle began to roll forward striking another parked vehicle. Dealership states that there is no way vehicle should have moved since the keys can only be removed when the vehicle is placed in park and the keys were in the owners pocket in the movie theater. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10340013
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph the vehicle began to jerk forward and vibrate. The failure recurred intermittently while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on two occasions where they were unable to diagnose the failure, but the computer system was updated. The failure continued. The vehicle was not taken back to be repaired…
ODI 10410179
Power Train
On 02/25/10 my p/u had 2214 miles, i complained of clunky shifting gear hunting and 2 second hesitation when push accelerator down for passing. Ford ,diagnosis every thing normal. I am living with this nightmare. I have been professional driver since 1976. 02/26/11 back into ford with clunky tran. And 2 second hesitation when passing at 50 mph. Found no problem. 02/02/11 back into ford same symptoms told them i want…
ODI 10386537
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
2010 ford f150 platinum. Been in ford shop twice for transmission disengagement prior to accelerating and after stopping....also between shift-up points under acceleration...shop has reprogrammed trans both times, disengagement upon acceleration now okay, remains on shift-up points as if the trans freewheels for 2-3 seconds...rpm's rev & trans engages with a abrupt "bang"...am taking it back in for third…
ODI 10396606
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problems incurred second day of driving...into ford dealer @ 1800 miles...now 30,000.severe transmission hits @ start & stop violent slamming between gears and when dowshifting complete slipage/disengagement when backing up slight grade. Left front brake drags with wheel sliding on ice-snow, brake linings smoke and smell and rotor 386 degrees with others @ 124-160. In to 3-different ford dealerships a total of 6…
ODI 10443614
Accelerator Pedal · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but failed to respond.in addition, there was an abnormal banging noise and the vehicle would shift into gear. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10811552