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

NHTSA lists 48 steering complaints for the 2010 F-150, which is 6% of the 843 total complaints filed for that model year.

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

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2010 F-150.

At what mileage do 2010 F-150 steering problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on this model year is 60,500 miles.

Have steering problems on the 2010 F-150 caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data ties 3 crashes and 3 injuries to steering complaints on the 2010 F-150.

How does the 2010 F-150's steering complaint rate compare to other years?

The 2010 F-150's steering share is 6%, lower than the 2011 model year's 19% share but higher than years like 2019 and 2020, which show 2% and 1%.

2010 Ford F-150 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 48 steering complaints for the 2010 Ford F-150, 6% of that year's 843 total complaints. Three crashes and three injuries are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 60,500. No related recalls are on file.

Steering complaints: 48; 6% of 843
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 60,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel or column seizes suddenly during turns at low speeds, sometimes requiring the engine to be shut off and restarted before steering returns to normal.
Steering feels extremely stiff and hard to turn off-center, described as if power assist is barely working, especially in crosswinds.
Steering wheel wobbles loosely with a clunking sound and delayed response before the tires react, sometimes leading to a loss of directional control.
A steering column component breaks at the wheel, leaving the driver unable to steer.
Grinding or metal-on-metal friction noise occurs when turning, reported as an ongoing issue after dealer inspection.
Engine stalling while driving causes a related loss of power steering assist.

When 2010 Ford F-150 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 17, 2010, latest Sep 7, 2022.

48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2010 to Sep 2022; peak Apr 2012 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2010 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by F-150 model year

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

201048 (6%)
2011419 (19%)
2012204 (11%)
2013216 (7%)
2014159 (10%)
201583 (5%)
201664 (3%)
201759 (4%)
201883 (4%)
201921 (2%)
20208 (1%)
202141 (4%)
20229 (2%)
202316 (4%)
20244 (2%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2010 Ford F-150 have?: NHTSA lists 48 steering complaints for the 2010 F-150, which is 6% of the 843 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Ford F-150?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2010 F-150.
At what mileage do 2010 F-150 steering problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on this model year is 60,500 miles.
Have steering problems on the 2010 F-150 caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data ties 3 crashes and 3 injuries to steering complaints on the 2010 F-150.
How does the 2010 F-150's steering complaint rate compare to other years?: The 2010 F-150's steering share is 6%, lower than the 2011 model year's 19% share but higher than years like 2019 and 2020, which show 2% and 1%.