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2010 Ford F-150 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 64 brake complaints for the 2010 Ford F-150, 8% of that year's 843 total complaints. Owners reported issues including aggressive or grabbing brakes, brief total power/brake loss, and brake failures near a median 50,000 miles. There are no related recalls listed for this area.

Brakes complaints
64
8% of 843
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
50,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Some owners describe overly aggressive or grabbing front brakes, comparing the sensation to hitting a bicycle brake hard, with dealers reportedly calling it a normal characteristic.
  • Others report the brake pedal requiring repeated pressure at low speed before the brakes suddenly lock up and stop the truck.
  • Several owners report a brief, complete loss of power steering and brakes while driving, sometimes lasting about a minute before returning to normal.
  • One owner reported a fire starting in the engine compartment after cruise control disengaged and brakes and steering went out.
  • A few complaints describe the truck veering to the right or left during braking along with the traction control light coming on.
  • One owner reported loud air-type noises from the brakes that required replacement of the power brake booster assembly.

When 2010 Ford F-150 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 12, 2010, latest Sep 9, 2025.

2010 Ford F-150 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2010Aug 2011Jul 2012Sep 2013Jun 2015Aug 2016Feb 2018Jun 2021
64 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2010 to Sep 2025; peak Jul 2012 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201064 (8%)
  2. 2011228 (10%)
  3. 2012174 (10%)
  4. 2013391 (13%)
  5. 2014361 (24%)
  6. 2015334 (20%)
  7. 2016354 (17%)
  8. 2017120 (8%)
  9. 201897 (4%)
  10. 201924 (2%)
  11. 202022 (3%)
  12. 202176 (8%)
  13. 202241 (7%)
  14. 202352 (13%)
  15. 202414 (7%)
  16. 202519 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Ford F-150?
NHTSA lists 64 brake complaints for the 2010 F-150, which is 8% of the 843 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2010 Ford F-150 brake problems?
No related recalls are listed for this brake problem area in the data available.
At what mileage do 2010 F-150 brake problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on this model year is 50,000 miles.
Are 2010 F-150 brake complaints more common than other years?
The 8% share for 2010 is lower than several later years, including 2014 at 24% and 2015 at 20%, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did any 2010 F-150 brake complaints involve crashes or fires?
Yes, the data shows 1 crash and 1 fire reported among the brake-related complaints for this model year.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.