How many fuel system complaints does the 2010 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 58 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Ford F-150, which is 7% of the 843 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2010 Ford F-150?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Fuel System component on the 2010 Ford F-150.

Did the 2010 Ford F-150 fuel system problems cause fires?

Yes, NHTSA complaint data shows 3 fires and 1 injury reported in connection with Fuel System complaints on the 2010 Ford F-150.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2010 F-150?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Fuel System complaints on the 2010 F-150 was 69,176 miles.

2010 Ford F-150 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 58 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Ford F-150, 7% of that year's 843 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 69,176, and owners reported 3 fires and 1 injury tied to fuel system issues, though no related recalls are listed.

Fuel System complaints: 58; 7% of 843
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 69,176 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle stalling or shutting off without warning while driving at speeds between 5 and 50 mph.
Several owners describe fires starting near the fuel tank, in some cases fully engulfing the truck within seconds.
Some owners report a strong gasoline odor inside the cabin traced to a defective fuel rail shortly after purchase.
Owners describe the fuel gauge showing inaccurate readings, including levels that increase or read above a full tank while parked on an incline.
A few owners report fuel seepage while refueling that dealers were unable to reproduce.
One owner reported the fuel tank fracturing and spilling fuel onto the roadway after an abnormal noise while accelerating.

When 2010 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 15, 2010, latest Jan 11, 2023.

58 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Jan 2023; peak Dec 2014 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2010 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by F-150 model year

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

200582 (7%)
200659 (10%)
200754 (11%)
200827 (7%)
200922 (7%)
201058 (7%)
2011117 (5%)
2012119 (7%)
2013159 (5%)
201472 (5%)
201580 (5%)
201695 (5%)
201727 (2%)
201863 (3%)
201924 (2%)
202014 (2%)
202187 (9%)
202289 (15%)
202310 (2%)
20246 (3%)
20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2010 Ford F-150 have?: NHTSA lists 58 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Ford F-150, which is 7% of the 843 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2010 Ford F-150?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Fuel System component on the 2010 Ford F-150.
Did the 2010 Ford F-150 fuel system problems cause fires?: Yes, NHTSA complaint data shows 3 fires and 1 injury reported in connection with Fuel System complaints on the 2010 Ford F-150.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2010 F-150?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Fuel System complaints on the 2010 F-150 was 69,176 miles.