10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
84,121 miles

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problem #83

Dec 182018

F-150

  • 144,796 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. While driving or while parked, the vehicle would idle loudly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred the following day. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic who advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 144,796.

- Butler, MO, USA

problem #82

Jan 282019

F-150 8-cyl

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator kept randomly flashing, there was reduced engine power, and the vehicle failed to crank. In addition, there was a loss of electrical and engine power, which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to bill colwell Ford Inc. (238 waterloo rd, hudson, ia 50643, (319) 988-4153) where it was diagnosed that the battery and fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but it continued to stall. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000..

- Waterloo, IA, USA

problem #81

Dec 192018

F-150

  • 139,000 miles
Takata recall. When pulling out into traffic on a very busy highway as the on coming traffic speed limit is 50mph, I'm pulling out on the highway with a safe distance between cars on this busy road as I accelerated my 2010 F150 FX4 super crew cab "with my family in the truck I might add" the truck just down shifts and it slams me and my family forward "like I hit a tree going 30mph" the truck shuts off completely and a symbol of a wrench pops up on the dashboard. With no power steering, no power breaks, no way to safely move the truck off the road at this point due to the traffic I was trying to avoid was passing me going at least 50mph almost getting rear ended by several cars and semi trucks, I push the flashers on and pray that nothing bad happens and coast until the truck finally comes to a stop after about 30-45 seconds. I get out of the truck after the group of vehicles pass by and inspected to see if the engine or transmission was blown up or leaking fluid and nothing at this point so I'm stressed out because my family and I could have very well died and there is no proof of this when I restarted the truck no symbols was present when inspected by a mechanic. I keep telling the mechanic that it has no power any more, it sooooo sluggish I can't even drive the truck much anymore, only on short trips to the store. We had to cancel or vacation and cancel the purchase of a camper for our vacation. I'm sorry but if Ford was a real symbol of safety and security of its owners this would have never happened in the first place. This needs to be fixed asap!!!

- Churubusco, IN, USA

problem #80

Jan 102019

F-150

  • 124,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to john lee Nissan (located at 120 E 23rd St, panama city, fl 32405, (850) 888-4611) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

- Port St. Joe, FL, USA

problem #79

Mar 012014

F-150

  • 53,000 miles
Vehicle would stall at random while driving. Mechanics at Ford advised that it was relay wire or harness wires for the airbag sensors that ran through the fuel tank were corroded or shorted out. They reported that the engineers at Ford made a bad call when they decided to run the wires through the fuel tank, which in turn resulted in me having to dish out 1500 bucks for the repair. This issue occurred multiple times prior to the repair on a truck with less than 53000 miles at the time, between during March or April of 2014 when I first purchased the used truck. Lost all power at various speeds and on several road types including highway, highway service road, residential street and farm to market road, while going strait and during turns, after multiple events and having put less than 1000 miles on it, I took it up to Ford. Grateful that no accidents occured during the episodes I experienced. I was able to cometo a stop, place the truck in park and restart it. Ttince the repair no issues. Love the F series pick ups and have owned several over a span of 18 years and its all my dads company uses. I know its been almost 4 years since having the issue but felt like I needed to say something to at least give others a head up or warning. Never set well with me. I still have the repair paperwork if needed.

- Waxahachie, TX, USA

problem #78

Nov 292018

F-150

  • 122,000 miles
11/29/18 will be the 6th time my engine shut off when coming to a stop and making a turn. Other 5 incidents were about 3 years ago. Each occasion, slowing down to a stop, engine shuts off while making a turn, and I put it in neutral while pressing brakes, starts up, and I keep going down the road. 122K miles, love the truck but this has me very concerned for my family riding in the truck. I looked up any recalls but did not find anything regarding this. F-150 forums have the exact same incidents and when taking to Ford dealership, they cannot find anything wrong. Please let me know my options of getting Ford to do something.

- Keedysville, MD, USA

problem #77

Jul 112018

F-150

  • 91,000 miles
5.4 & 4.6 3 valve engine tappett noise when hot on multiple trucks &SUV occurs just after warranties on multiple years 2005 - 2012 this is the second Ford I purchased and shortly after noise begins

- Indialantic, FL, USA

problem #76

Apr 062018

F-150

  • 102,000 miles
When slowing down (at an intersection for example) to make a turn the vehicle dies and makes it very, very difficult to turn because the power steering does not work. I have almost gotten into two accidents because of not being able to stay in my lane during the turn. I have never seen a truck so difficult to turn when the engine is not running. Additionally, the truck will not start after fueling. I had the truck towed the first time it happened and the Ford dealer (madison county Ford in richmond, ky) said it was a transmission problem. The first time I put fuel in the truck, it would not start. It sat a couple of days and started. The engine was stopping just as it did before. Took it back to the same Ford dealer and they said they had diagnosed the problem properly. I spend $2,216 on what they said the problem was and it was still doing the same thing. The paramount issue is when the truck dies while driving and it can't be steered properly.

- Lancaster, KY, USA

problem #75

Apr 262018

F-150

  • 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the engine failed to start and the vehicle stalled numerous times. The contact mentioned that the brake warning indicator illuminated when the failure occurred. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled while driving 55 mph. The contact pulled over onto the shoulder of the road, restarted the engine, and regained normal function of the vehicle. However, the engine failure persisted and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. A diagnostic test was performed, but a failure code could not be located. An independent mechanic researched the failure and stated that the engine fuse needed to be replaced. The engine fuse was replaced, but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to fail to start and stalled when driving. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 118,000.

- Crafton, MD, USA

problem #74

Apr 052018

F-150

  • 40,785 miles
While driving down the road engine shut off. When slowing down to make a turn, engine will shut off. And I rolled across intersection, lost brakes and steering. In motion most of the time. On city streets.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #73

Mar 272018

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. While stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. In addition, the vehicle stalled on more than one occasion. Bob sight Ford in lee's summit, Missouri was made aware of the failure and requested that the vehicle be brought in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The contact cited tsb number: 15-0137 as a potential guide for repair of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- Greenwood, MO, USA

problem #72

Nov 152017

F-150

  • 150,000 miles
Engine cranks but does not start one morning. Found fried fuel pump fuse was the issue. Not a blown fuse. A fried fuse. Blackened and charred.

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #71

Jan 112018

F-150

  • 105,000 miles
I have not had any problems with the truck until now. Lately I T's not been cranking and the check engine light on. Sometimes it cranks fine and sometime it doesn't. I took it to auto zone and they got a communications code. I've heard a lot of complaints on this issue. I've also been told that the vehicle will shut down on you while driving.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #70

Feb 032018

F-150

  • miles
Run out of gas gas guage reading is 50 mile to go all when engen get hot making kocking nosie

- Crowley Ln, TX, USA

problem #69

Jan 172017

F-150

  • miles
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 mechanic for repairs. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The contact was advised to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Brule, WI, USA

problem #68

Dec 152017

F-150

  • 112,000 miles
My 2010 F150 started getting carbon monoxide coming through the cabin heating system. This was caused by the exhaust manifold and bolts breaking due to rusting out and allowing carbon monoxide to seep into the engine compartment and into the cabin. I as the driver became ill for 2 days as I was not aware that the poison was coming into the cabin at first. I had a 70 mile highway drive to get home. The vehicle has had severe rusting throughout the drive train starting at 3 years old. Ford has never accepted any responsibility for this issue. I want to be clear on this as in hopes of not having this happen to anyone else. I feel I could have died from this poisoning. I have never had a vehicle do this, especially one as new as this vehicle.

- Agawam, MA, USA

problem #67

Oct 122017

F-150

  • 182,125 miles
My high school daughter was driving our 2010 F150 on the way to school today and it failed in the left turn lane at a busy intersection, and it would crank but not start. People were honking their horns and my daughter missed classes. She could have been re-end and injured for the rest of her life. I had the vehicle towed to a garage and they said it was a known issue related to a fuse/fuse box wire and they are looking for a fusebox bypass kit that Ford has put together to fix this problem. This is a known issue that several people have reported. Https://ca.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-C21953_ds740770. This is a safety issue! she could have been rear-ended and injured for the rest of her life! repair cost to install Ford's bypass kit was $360. Ford knows about this and did not notify us to my knowledge.

- North Oaks, MN, USA

problem #66

Oct 162012

F-150

  • 50,000 miles
Exhaust manifold leaking, and could be getting into the cab.

- Middlefield, OH, USA

problem #65

Jul 012017

F-150

  • 87,000 miles
Manifold bolts rusting off on 4.6L 3V engine. This causes exhaust leak under hood and excessive heat to the other parts near the engine. Because smell is apparent at idle.

- Oxford, MI, USA

problem #64

Aug 032017

F-150

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. While driving unknown speeds, the vehicle lost power and stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. Additionally, there was an abnormal knocking noise present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who recommended that the engine be replaced. The contact called a local dealer (andy mohr Ford, located at 2684 E main St plainfield, in 46168). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 72,000.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

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