2010 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
- 90
- 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 90 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 17 records
- check engine · 14 records
- power steering · 12 records
- without warning · 10 records
- approximate failure · 10 records
- engine light · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 27 |
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 30–60k mi | 23 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
ENGINE STALLS FOR NO REASON.
ODI 10966198
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving approximately 45 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a misfire on the cylinder required all the valves to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
ODI 10969714
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving at unknown speeds, there was an abnormal rattling noise while the accelerator pedal was applied. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (northstar ford located at 1420 miller trunk hwy duluth, mn 5581[redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the accelerator assembly (part number: 7l1v-3c247 b), valve assembly (part number: 7l1z9h465 b), and wheel hub assembly…
ODI 11000671
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. Upon starting the vehicle, the contact heard a ticking and knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a rocker arm or rod malfunction. The contact was advised that the motor needed to be replaced, the vehicle was currently at the independent…
ODI 11063233
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When applying sync update caused several failure codes to transmission module and transmission servo. Sync module no longer works after applying software update and must be replaced. All transmission and engine codes were cleared. I believe the sync module update caused failure codes and destroyed sync module. Ford dealership cannot explain
ODI 10939935
Engine
While driving (in motion) the engine randomly shuts down causing you to lose both steering and braking power. This happens with no warning and the vehicle is hard to control. Speed does not seem to be a factor but it quits while turning the vehicle either left or right. *tr
ODI 10930247
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission won't down shift ,or downshifts when not suppose to, when starting out or slowing down there is severe shuttering from the drivetrain.
ODI 10935993
Engine
Exhaust manifold warping. 2010 ford f150 fx4 5.4l. Right side manifold warped at 95,000 miles and left side manifold warped at 135,000 miles. Right side replaced for $1,500. Have not done the left side yet. Too expensive. This is a known defect with this model. Should be warranty work.
ODI 10953798
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving approximately 70 mph, the engine revved without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side and later taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the rocker arm fractured into pieces and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure was remedied. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10917663
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that the engine stalled while attempting to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but a failure code could not be produced . The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
ODI 10896049
Engine · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
My vehicle stop without warning. Had a 800.00 dollar tune-up. It has stopped several times since tune-up .i took it to two dealers they said they could not find any codes indicating their was a problem. It cuts off as i come to a stop or when i slow down to make a turn at slow speeds on city streets.
ODI 10909576
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the flapper center intake manifold failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10898891
Engine
Had just completed an oil change in novato, ca at the oil changers. When driving home on the freeway at approximately 65mph the engine lost all power. (stepping on the accelerator had no response and the check engine light came on) i coasted the vehicle onto the shoulder of the highway and came to a complete stop, turning off the engine. Checked the oil plug was still in the oil drain pan and everything looked ok.…
ODI 10859796
Engine · Power Train
Fix my 2010 ford f-150 fx4 engine and tranny problems. I was always a chevy guy, bought this truck and it is a big pile of [xxx] !!!!! Recall it, read the forums, all who own these are sick of the god[xxx] problems !!!!! Never again. Stand up to your product. Do something about it. Your engineers are pathetic. Good by, from one pissed off owner information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia),…
ODI 10956420
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
2010 ford f150 with just over 60,000 miles. While driving, the vehicle fails and the engine shuts down entirely. This happens intermittently when the truck comes to a stop, but has also happened while driving casually at approximately 45 mph on city streets. This has happened multiple times. Personal investigation has led to finding numerous reports online of the same or worse problems with this model/year of ford…
ODI 10845667
Engine
Spark plug blew out of number 2 cylinder with no warning.
ODI 10845515
Engine · Steering
Bought new in april 2010, ford xlt150. Now at 73k mi. Last two weeks. Could not start twice after filling up. Had to keep flooring vehicle to crank over.hi performance battery is two mths old. Died at red light three times. Died at yield sign twice.died at bank atm once. Lost steering control when engine died coming out of yield sign. Luckily hit no one.took it to ford dealership,asked about recall notice or if…
ODI 10845891
Engine
While slowing to approximatly 20 mph to make a left turn at a stop light the engine died and all braking and power steering was lost. While still partially bloking the intersection i placed the transsmision in park and restarted the engine. No engine fault codes were displayed. I drove to the local dealer immediately after the incident. Dealer stated that if no fault light was present they could not determine the…
ODI 10853195
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
2010 ford f150 stalls when going slow, and turning left. The oil light came on and i lost all power i had to put in park and restart. Took about 5 tries for the truck to restart. It did the same thing again about five minutes later while making another left turn. Also, died when i was sitting at a light preparing to turn right.
ODI 10836352
Engine
4th time in less than a year my power steering hose has blown off when i start the truck when the temp is below 0 degrees f. It was double clamped and been repaired by professionals multiple times. This should be recalled and fixed.
ODI 10819195
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The truck misses at an idle and we also had to have the drive shaft replaced.
ODI 10816167
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 82,719. The vin was not provided.
ODI 10894205
Engine
The truck will just stall with no warning and no engine error codes. I was going from a stop to make a left hand turn and stalled in middle of 4 lane highway. I had to put the engine in park and start the engine in order to get out of the highway. My nephew was driving the truck a week prior and it stalled at a stop light and proceeded to role down a hill. He had to put the truck in park and restart the engine. It…
ODI 10806530
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft was failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10863321
Engine
Engine stalls out while driving. My truck stalled out on me 3 times on 10/21/15, and has happened a few times before but always on separate occasions. On the 21st, i was driving about 5-10 mph in a shopping center parking lot when my truck stalled for the first time that day. About 15-20 minutes later, my truck stalled two more times, once at about the same speed as before and once while i was switching lanes at…
ODI 10786443