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2010 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (2%)

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2010 Ford F-150 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (44%)

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2010 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

76880 mi

C $390
Steering shaft required replacement due to the universal seizing and locking 
205000 mi

US $50
Loose Tie Rod. Part replaced. 
207000 mi

US $100
Replaced both stabilzer bars. Ball joints were broke. 
213500 mi

US $97
Replaced rear shocks. 

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2010 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

71000 mi

US $170
Power steering hose exploded. Replaced hose and flushed power steering fluid. Required 2 trips because they did not flush the fluid the first time. 
96000 mi

US $760
Power steering hose was blowing open when starting up in very cold weather. The AC condenser was replaced, as the fluid could not move through it. 
120000 mi Replaced Tie rod 

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2010 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

11500 mi

US $350
front end shimmy and clunking noise on passenger side - replaced front struts and springs, lower control arms and rear shocks. 
4000 mi Replace rear shocks due to clunking noise 

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2010 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

411-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

72600 mi

US $200
replace worn tie rods 

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2010 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

114000 mi

US $70
Replaced sway bar end links 
126000 mi

US $500
All 4 shocks were leaking again. I rebuilt them myself this time. 

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2010 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

94860 mi

C $200
Upper and lower ball joints 
124000 mi

US $1200
High pressure line to power steering pump leaking 

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2010 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

10000 mi The rear end has a hop on concrete roads that is more than annoying. The hop drives up into the cab and is very noticeable when driving at speeds over 55. This is a common problem with Ford F150's that is being ignored by Ford Motor.  
16000 mi Serpentine belt snapped and broke off the power steering pump in the process. 
97000 mi

US $300
Steering gear was corroded, very hard to turn the wheel 
107500 mi

US $500
leaking front strut 
66700 mi

US $170
The right rear shock was bent and was replaced with a new shock 
45100 mi

US $800
Power steering cooler leak. 
14000 mi It was determined that a front strut was leaking and not assembled correctly at the factory. A new strut and related hardware were ordered. Parts arrived (after dealer verified owner's observation of a leaking and misassembled front strut assembly on previous visit) and were installed at this time. 
44000 mi

US $700
1 leaking rear shock and 1 leaking front strut. Ended up replacing all 4 out of pocket as factory warranty had expired 8k miles ago 
23340 mi Front struts are leaking. Rear shocks have already been replaced under warranty for same problem. 
21280 mi Leaking shock replaced rear left. 

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2010 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

23560 mi Technician discovered leaking left-rear shock absorber during an oil change. Shock absorber replaced under warranty. 

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