WHILE DRIVING I TURNED ON THE DEFROSTER FOR THE BACK WINDOW AND APPROX. 1 MINUTE LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SECTION OF THE BACK WINDOW SHATTERED I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25 MILES AN HOUR AFTER MAKING A TURN THIS HAPPENED. *JS
2010 Ford F-150 electrical problems
severe 151 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
151
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
I LEFT FOR WORK IN THE MORNING AND I TURNED ON THE REAR DEFROST BECAUSE WE HAD A HEAVY FROST OVERNIGHT. WINDOW WAS FINE WHEN I GOT OUT OF TRUCK AT WORK. IT WAS A 10 MINUTE DRIVE TO WORK. WHEN I GOT BACK INTO TRUCK 10 HOURS LATER TO LEAVE WORK, I SAW THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE THREE PIECE REAR WINDOW WAS BROKEN. THE GLASS DID NOT FALL OUT OF THE FRAME SO IT WAS NOT FROM AN IMPACT. AIR TEMP…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ILLUMINATION FAILED AND WOULD NOT LIGHT UP; THE CONTACT COULD NOT SEE THE SPEED AT WHICH HE WAS TRAVELING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL AND NO REPAIRS WERE NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED WHO INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIG…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-150. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT THE DOOR WAS AJAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WERE CLOSED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT THE WIRES WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT CALLED CLONINGER FORD OF MORGANTOWN AT (828) 584-4600(1001 JAMESTOWN RD, MORGANTOWN, NC 2865…
TRUCK STALLS COMING TO A STOP AT RED LIGHTS/STOP SIGNS. ALSO STALLS WHILE SIMPLY DRIVING DOWN A STREET OR HIGHWAY/INTERSTATE. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN RECENTLY (WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE), THE TRUCK WAS TOWED. I WAS TRAVELING AT 65MPH ON INTERSTATE AT THE TIME AND WAS ABLE TO DRIFT INTO EMERGENCY LANE. AFTER SEVERAL TESTS, LEARNED THERE WAS A PROBLEM IN THE FUSE BOX. THE FUSE TO THE FUEL P…
STARTED THE CAR IN THE MORNING. TURNED ON THE REAR DEFROSTER. BEGAN TO SHOVEL THE DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A LOUD POP FROM THE TRUCK. DIDN'T NOTICE ANYTHING UNTIL I GOT IN TO BACK UP AND SAW THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW GAD SHATTERED. FORD DEALER WAS VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE "WINDOW" PROBLEM, AS THEY DESCRIBED IT. SAID THAT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS PAST 50,000 MILES THAT IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. …
DASH LIGHTS GO OUT WITHOUT DOING ANYTHING, ALSO ALL GAUGES ON DASH GO TO 0 (LIKE WHEN THE TRUCK IS SHUT OFF) AND THE A/C COMPRESSOR AND BLINKERS STOPS WORKING, THE FAN CONTINUES WORKING. THE ENGINE,BREAKS, HEADLIGHTS CONTINUE TO WORK. SOMETIMES IF YOU HIT THE DASH WITH YOUR FIST EVERYTHING WILL RETURN TO WORKING CONDITION. GOOD LUCK FIGURING THIS OUT BECAUSE FORD DEALERSHIP CAN'T.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2010 Ford F-150?
It's a meaningful issue. 151 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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