2010 Ford F-150 Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body complaints account for 106 of 843 total complaints (13%) on the 2010 Ford F-150, the highest share of any model year in this range. NHTSA links a 2011 recall (11V049000) to a fracturing interior door handle housing, though most complaints involve unrelated body and interior components.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 106
- 13% of 843
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 52,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Interior door handle spring housing can fracture, in some cases contributing to door handles failing during crashes.
- Second-row seats reportedly fail to lock into position, raising concern the seat could shift during a collision.
- Door lock cylinder housings made of plastic rather than metal are described as easy to defeat or break.
- Head rests are described as pushing the head forward at an uncomfortable angle, forcing the driver to look over it to see the road.
- Hood release latch mounted low on the cab sidewall can reportedly be snagged by a driver's foot, popping the hood open while driving.
- A plastic center console tray is described as having sharp edges that can cut skin on contact.
When 2010 Ford F-150 body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 3, 2010, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 11V049000Feb 1, 2011Structure & Body280,946 vehicles
Structure:body:door
Ford is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 f-150 vehicles manufactured from january 18, 2008, through november 30, 2009. The interior door handle housing embossment retaining the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage resulting in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully stowed position.
Risk: In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open.
Remedy: Owners will be initially notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer if any interior door handle is loose or fails to return to the stowed position after activation for replacement of the affect module. Once parts become available, owners will be renotified and instructed to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer for inspection of each interior door handle. Depending on the results of the inspection, the dealer will either add a spring embossment reinforcement or replace the interior door handle module free of charge. The safety recall began on february 10, 2011. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2010 Ford F-150?
- NHTSA lists 106 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 F-150, which is 13% of the 843 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford F-150 related to structure or body issues?
- Yes. Recall campaign 11V049000, reported in 2011, covers 2009-2010 F-150 vehicles built between January 18, 2008 and November 30, 2009 for an interior door handle housing that may fracture.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2010 F-150?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 F-150 is 52,000 miles.
- Have Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 F-150 led to crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 8 injuries associated with complaints in this area for the 2010 F-150.