10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,589 miles

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problem #76

Jan 182023

F-150

  • miles
Foil finish peeling off of interior chrome door handle. Very very sharp edges. Cut finger

- Fountain, CO, USA

problem #75

Jun 142019

F-150

  • miles
2010 Ford F-150, 2 of my doors cannot be opened due to a defect of components in the handles. Ford does have a recall affecting the the same situation as mine, but according to my VIN# my vehicle is not included. This could be a deadly situation if needing to exit the vehicle through those doors. I will attach a copy of the recall and of my door handles.

- Cypress, TX, USA

problem #74

Mar 272021

F-150

  • 151,000 miles
My passenger side rear door is stuck closed. I have tried to open it from inside and outside and made sure it was not locked. I have removed the door panel inside as much as I could to try and pull the cable for the latch. Even pulling the cable to the lock actuator does not disengage the door latch. When I did this I noticed that the door handle spring had broken through the plastic that holds it in place. I tried to research this problem online and I noticed there was a recall for this exact issue. When I contacted Ford customer service they told me that my vehicle was not included in the recall and that it was VIN specific. I don't understand how there can be a safety issue warranting a recall, my vehicle has the same problems as those included in the recall yet mine is not covered. I asked why that would be and the csr only answered with his scripted response of 'this is a VIN specific recall'. despite this, I ordered a new door handle and waited for it to arrive hopefully thinking that it would solve the problem, however once the new handle was installed, the door still will not open.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #73

Jan 012021

F-150

  • miles
Seatbelt chime/ alarm is defective. See all youtube videos showing so. Seatbelt light and chime continuously stay on and chime alarm continuously rings even while seatbelts are on & locked in position. This is very distracting and a dangerous situation for drivers attempting to make it go off/ work correctly while driving. This seatbelt chime is defective is both when driving / in motion and stationary. Body/windshield area structural defect- there is a hole/opening that allows rain/ water to leak into interior of truck, leaking water inside truck interior from upper build seam, through the grab handle located at side of windshield in front of front passenger, then liquid drips down onto carpeted floorboard. This body structure defective opening/ hole is located somewhere between upper windshield seam and the interior front passenger grab handle at windshield frame. Water drips through this handle. This windshield leak defect occurs when the truck is in motion and when stationary. Electrical/ignition switch- turning on track with ignition key, ignition switch does not always perform correctly. It often disallows the ac, the windshield wipers, and backup camera to work, while everything else is working. Because everything else may be working, the driver may not notice that the ignition switch has been turned on incorrectly.this defect, especially the back up camera not working, and windshield wipers, is dangerous. The switch should be made to consistently work at all times the same way. This defect is noticed when stationary, but often when it's too late and in motion.

- Lake Jackson, TX, USA

problem #72

Aug 012020

F-150

  • 145,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe rusting and corrosion on several sections including the tailgate, the wheel wells and the engine compartment. In addition, while driving parts and pieces of rusted materials had detached from the vehicle and fell onto the roadway. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

- Buford, GA, USA

problem #71

Jan 012019

F-150

  • miles
Rusting horribly last 2 years by rear doors and rockers

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #70

Jun 222020

F-150

  • miles
The day I went to purchase this vehicle the dealership told me then there was an electrical problem that has caused the radio not to work. That they will fix it next day. I basically got the run around had there mechanic look at it he could not figure out what was wrong. I informed them that there is more then just the radio the air bag system does not work or show that it works. Also pointed out that chunks of metal was falling from the bottom of this every time I shut the door. Still nothing has been done. They used rustoleum bed liner to cover every inch under the truck. It is literally falling to pieces. 3 weeks go by after sending numerous emails on update when this will get fix and they tell me that they will not fix it because the co signer left a bad review. I have no working air bags. And I'm paying 15 thousand for this truck.

- St.Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #69

Jul 162020

F-150 8-cyl

  • 161,000 miles
There is already a recall on these vehicles for the door handle. The recall number is 11S15. The interior door handle breaks under normal use and does not spring back into position. This can cause a problem in an accident. The dealer and Ford say my VIN is not in the recall, but my truck is the same year. My truck was stationary. The rear door handle broke where my son sits in the back.

- Franklinton, NC, USA

problem #68

Nov 302019

F-150 8-cyl

  • 0 miles
My 2010 Ford F-150 driver side rear door failure to unlock the door handle could allow the door to open from the inside handle are outside handle.this has never happened before.iam a retired soldier this is my retirement gift to my self for 32 years of service.but this happened day after thanksgiving.so I need to see if it a recall for this problem. My email is [xxx].the closest dealer is rivertown Ford in columbus Georgia. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Phenix City, AL, USA

problem #67

Sep 012019

F-150

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the entire subframe of the vehicle had experienced severe rusting and corrosion. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and interstate Ford (125 alexandersville rd, miamisburg, oh) were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Miamisburg, OH, USA

problem #66

Sep 012019

F-150

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that water was leaking inside the vehicle from the third window and the middle brake light was full of water. Additionally, there was black mold in the vehicle. The contact attempted to remove the mold, but was unsuccessful. Also, the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact called elder Ford of tampa (9560 N Florida ave, tampa, fl 33612, (813) 321-1234) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Land O Lakes, FL, USA

problem #65

Aug 012019

F-150

  • 165,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. While the contact was reaching between the front driver's seat and the middle console to retrieve a pen, she sustained a severe laceration to her left middle finger, which required medical treatment. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 165,000.

- Timberlake, NC, USA

problem #64

Sep 112019

F-150

  • miles
Inside drivers door handle broke at the spring not opening. I was trying to exit the vehicle and without working I was trapped. I had to roll the window down, reach outside and use the handle to open. I exited the vehicle rolled up the window

- Englewood, FL, USA

problem #63

Aug 262019

F-150

  • 18,000 miles
My passenger side interior door handle has just fractured, exactly as described in your NHTSA campaign id # 11V0490000. This was a recall of approximately 300,000 2009 and 2010 F 150's. when I enter my VIN on your site it does not come up, however I understand this is a potentially dangerous condition. Perhaps my production date falls outside of the recall dates, however my truck has the exact same safety issue, and only has 18,000 miles on it. Could you please advise me how to proceed, as I would like to have this corrected by a Ford dealer as soon as possible. Thank you.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #62

Aug 232019

F-150

  • 59,181 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the frame on the passenger side was rusted out. Due to the corrosion and rust, the reinforcement was damaged. In addition, the bed of the vehicle had corrosion and rust. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics. The first mechanic only provided a cost estimate for the repairs. The second mechanic informed the contact to call NHTSA. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,181.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #61

May 012015

F-150

  • 40,000 miles
Our 2010 Ford F150 is literally rotting away in the drive way both sides of the bed have rust through at 45,000 miles it started, the truck now has apprx 58,000 miles. We purchased a Ford because they were only the one of the big 3 us auto makers that didn't take the bail out from the taxpayers & we previously owned one. We have a 2008 hyundia with 102,000 miles no rust or holes, 2011 Chevy Silverado with 60,000 miles and a 2012 GMC Sierra 80,000 and no rust or holes. Ford has refused to repair the truck. This is a disgrace a truck with extremely low miles literally rotting away in the driveway. There will never be another Ford in our drive unless Ford steps up and fixes this. Our sons that own the Chevy & GMC are young and alot of vehicles to purchase in their lives, they are disgusted with the Ford also. Ford representative needs to see this truck!

- Hermitage, PA, USA

problem #60

Apr 092019

F-150

  • miles
Traded in my 2010 Ford F-150 at dpm Inc in albuquerque no. They have not paid off the loan. I am getting collection calls from the finance company asking why I have nonot made a payment on the vehicle. At this point I do not know where my truck is.

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

problem #59

Jan 012015

F-150

  • 50,000 miles
Have a 2010 Ford 150 after 5 years and no winter use I got body rot on the right side, I paid to have it repaired. Now the bed is just rotting away the is my first Ford and last for the monies paid it should last longer then this. This doesn't count all the other money I put into the truck. It only has 86,000 miles dose Ford have a recall on such a lousy body on there trucks. Help could change my opinion of Ford thanks (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Auburn, MA, USA

problem #58

Jan 012019

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that both rear driver and passenger doors were unable to unlock or open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000... consumer stated both doors were docked during winter. Although, top door releases but the bottom does not. Consumer taking it to the independent dealer.

- Liverpool, NY, USA

problem #57

Nov 122018

F-150

  • 90,000 miles
One section of the heated and power rear window shredded for no reason, heard a loud bang while driving, didn't know what happened, pulled on side the road check my truck all around no visible damage got back in the truck and look my review mirror and my left section of the glass was all shredded, by the way my rear defroster was activated at the time.

- Whitmore Lake, MI, USA

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