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2010 Ford F-150 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 45 complaints in the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category for the 2010 Ford F-150, about 5% of that year's 843 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 27,000 miles, with 1 crash and no fires reported. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
45
5% of 843
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
27,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Tires split or blew out at the sidewall or center tread, sometimes attributed to incorrect tire ratings or bad cord construction.
  • Owners heard clunking or clattering noises from the rear axle area, in some cases traced to loose U-bolts holding the axle in place.
  • Front suspension made unusual noise or clatter that owners and dealers could not agree was normal, with some blaming the shocks.
  • Rear shocks reportedly failed prematurely, producing a bumpy ride without any unusual load on the truck.
  • Steering wheel shook or oscillated at highway speed, sometimes triggered by driving over rough or uneven pavement.
  • Tire pressure monitoring system gave false low-pressure warnings that dealers could not diagnose or fix.

When 2010 Ford F-150 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 22, 2010, latest Aug 30, 2023.

2010 Ford F-150 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2010Jun 2011Sep 2012Jun 2014Jun 2017Apr 2019Aug 2020Aug 2023
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2010 to Aug 2023; peak Jun 2011 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by F-150 model year

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

  1. 200596 (9%)
  2. 200658 (10%)
  3. 200771 (15%)
  4. 200826 (7%)
  5. 200923 (7%)
  6. 201045 (5%)
  7. 201145 (2%)
  8. 201248 (3%)
  9. 201364 (2%)
  10. 201436 (2%)
  11. 201558 (3%)
  12. 201672 (4%)
  13. 201759 (4%)
  14. 201867 (3%)
  15. 201924 (2%)
  16. 202016 (2%)
  17. 202140 (4%)
  18. 202222 (4%)
  19. 202330 (7%)
  20. 20244 (2%)
  21. 20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2010 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 45 complaints in this category for the 2010 F-150, which is about 5% of the 843 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this category is 27,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2010 F-150 suspension or tire issues?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 F-150.
Did these suspension or tire problems cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires tied to complaints in this category for the 2010 F-150.
How does the 2010 F-150 compare to other years for this problem area?
The 2010 F-150 had 45 complaints at a 5% share, which is a higher share than most later years like 2011 through 2020, though 2023 had a higher share at 7%.

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.