2010 Ford F-150 HVAC Problems
NHTSA lists 30 HVAC complaints for the 2010 Ford F-150, about 4% of that year's 843 total complaints, the highest share of any model year listed. Six complaints involved fire. No related recall is listed. Median mileage at failure was 42,400.
- HVAC complaints
- 30
- 4% of 843
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 6
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 42,400 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical HVAC symptoms owners report
- Rear window defroster activation is followed by a loud pop or bang and the rear passenger-side glass panel shattering.
- Some owners report smoke, a small flame, or melted plastic trim near the base of the rear window right after turning on the defroster.
- Owners describe burned or overheated defroster wires at the base of the rear window before the glass fails.
- The failure has occurred within seconds to about ten minutes of activating the rear defroster, often in cold or freezing outside temperatures.
- Some owners report the right-rear defroster stopped working accompanied by a burnt smell, without the window shattering.
When 2010 Ford F-150 HVAC complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 2, 2012, latest Feb 10, 2017.
HVAC recalls for the 2010 Ford F-150
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
HVAC complaints by F-150 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many HVAC complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Ford F-150?
- NHTSA lists 30 HVAC complaints for the 2010 F-150, which is 4% of the 843 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford F-150 rear defroster or HVAC system?
- No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this HVAC issue on the 2010 F-150.
- Did the HVAC complaints involve fires?
- Yes, 6 of the 30 HVAC complaints for the 2010 F-150 involved fire, mostly tied to the rear window defroster.
- At what mileage do HVAC problems typically show up on the 2010 F-150?
- The median mileage at failure across these complaints was 42,400 miles.
- How does the 2010 F-150's HVAC complaint rate compare to other years?
- The 2010 model year's 4% share of complaints tied to HVAC is higher than every other listed year, which range from 0% to 1%.