2010 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2010 Ford F-150?
138 owners have reported engine problems on the 2010 Ford F-150, 16% of all complaints for this year and the 3rd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 31,000–105,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
138 complaints 16% of all 2010 complaints 62,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (123 of 138). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by F-150 year
Related recalls
No recall covers engine problems on the 2010 Ford F-150. See all 1 recalls for this year.
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Other 2010 Ford F-150 problems
Common questions
What are common 2010 Ford F-150 engine problems?
Complaints most often name the engine and manifold / header / muffler / tail pipe.
At what mileage do 2010 Ford F-150 engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 31,000–105,000 miles. The middle value is about 62,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2010 Ford F-150 engine problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2010 Ford F-150. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which F-150 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2018 F-150, with 587 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.