2010 Ford E-150 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 9 E-150 years
The 2010 Ford E-150 has a complaint index of 100, the worst among the 9 model years with data, ranking 1st (worst). NHTSA lists 10 complaints, 7 recalls, and 1 crash, with Suspension, Wheels & Tires making up 50% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2010 Ford E-150 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (50%)
- Brakes2 (20%)
- Steering2 (20%)
- Electrical System1 (10%)
- Engine1 (10%)
- Fuel System1 (10%)
- Other1 (10%)
What owners report
- Rear tires develop tread separation, in some cases at a median mileage of 36,431 miles, causing severe shaking and vibration above 45 mph.
- A spare tire mounted underneath the van reportedly exploded without warning while driving at 50 mph.
- Brake pedal reportedly locked up while approaching an intersection, preventing the van from stopping and leading to a crash; owners say the same failure recurred after a prior repair.
- Fuel gauge reportedly showed miles remaining before the engine suddenly lost all power, which owners linked to a failed fuel sensor.
- Instrument panel lights reportedly failed repeatedly, with the dealer unable to determine the cause.
- Owners reported waiting for replacement tires under a related recall without a clear timeline from the dealer.
2010 Ford E-150 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V729000Nov 4, 2015Other667 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy: MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact MobilityWorks customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
- NHTSA 14V706000Nov 5, 2014Other34 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.
- NHTSA 14V641000Oct 10, 2014Other834 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Mobility Works (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E150, E250, and E350 vans modified by Mobility Works to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy: Mobility Works will notify owners, and Ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Mobility Works customer service at 1-800-769-8267 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
2010 compared with other E-150 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Ford E-150 reliable?
- Among E-150 model years with data, 2010 has the worst complaint index at 100 and ranks 1st worst out of 9 years, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other E-150 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford E-150?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires issues account for 50% of complaints, followed by Brakes and Steering at 20% each, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2010 Ford E-150 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2010 E-150, covering fuel system fittings, wheelchair lift components, and related issues, though none are marked do-not-drive.
- At what mileage do 2010 Ford E-150 problems typically show up?
- Median mileage at failure across complaints is 42,500 miles, though suspension-related tire issues showed up at a median of 36,431 miles.
- How does the 2010 E-150 compare to other model years?
- The 2010 model has a complaint index of 100, worse than 2011 (75), 2012 (63), 2013 (88), and much worse than 2014 (13), which is rated Best.