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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (61%)

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Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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

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

210000 mi

US $398
Replaced both front hubs and passenger hub actuator. 
213000 mi

US $1700
Rear end failure. Entire rear axle assembly was replaced. 

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

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

52000 mi Slip joint clunking. Repaired under warranty per Ford bulletin. 
24000 mi hard downshifting 
56400 mi leaking transmission fluid from rear sensor, repair at no cost due to TSB from Ford regarding this issue. 

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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

86050 mi

US $239
Truck exhibited a constant whining noise and slight vibration from the front end while driving. Also, engagement into 4x4 was rougher then usual and when returning to 2x4 mode, there would be heavy whining and vibration for an extended period of time. Per research on the internet, the vacuum hub actuating system was checked. Determined the actuators themselves on both the left and right side of the vehicle were at fault. Replaced with genuine Ford actuators. 
123400 mi

US $600
Need to flush transmission fluid. But the plug had dipstick broken off, and the connection was leaking. 
35500 mi

US $150
solenoid for engaging/disengaging 4wd failed 
43400 mi

US $700
leaking gasket 
53000 mi

US $120
fluid leak-2nd repair in 3 months. not successful. will return to shop 
44300 mi

US $300
Bulkhead connector o-ring failure. This was the source of the trans leak that the repair shop misdiagnosed. I looked-up the symptoms on the web and this seemed the most likely problem. It has fixed the problem. 

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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

130000 mi

US $275
grinding noise when engaging the 4x4 - replace passenger side actuator 
51000 mi Fluid leak from a transfer tube, per the work order. 
65300 mi

US $40
Limited slip differential continues to cause vibration when accelerating from a turn. Replaced the fluid and added friction modifier per previous recommendation from dealer. Unfortunately problem persists. 

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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

96000 mi

US $50
Solenoid replaced 
48000 mi driver and passenger cv leaking. dealer replaced driver side under warranty but manufacturer would not approve passenger side repair. two weeks later the passenger side failed and was then replaced under warranty 

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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

16520 mi Shifting from 1st to 2nd (and 2nd to 1st)is hard. Was due to lack of grease in the universal joint between the two parts of driving shaft. 
79100 mi cv boot replaced on the front driver side. 
79980 mi A rubbing sound from the passenger side occurred after having a cv boot replaced on the front driver side. The intermittent sound went back to the shop twice. Originally I thought the sound had come from repair on the cv boot but the shop thought otherwise. They change the bearing but the sound returned. The sound appeared to disappear when you engaged the four wheel drive. In the end it was determined that when the shop did the cv boot they inadvertently broke the seal on the four wheel drive system on the passenger side. No cost to me to fix the seal as it was their error. 
5580 mi Reflash transmission and replaced mechatronic 
42700 mi Tsb performed to lube the two piece driveshaft slip joints to eliminate clunk on takeoff. 
18600 mi Replaced rear differential clutch pack due to excessive grab when cornering. 
49600 mi Vibration between 80-120 kph. Driveshaft was observed to be vibrating. Driveshaft replaced under warranty. Vibration solved. 
76200 mi

US $1000
Bad bearing in driveshaft. Replaced the driveshaft. Broken vacuum harness that controls the automatic locking hubs for the 4wd. Replaced harnesses and hubs. It appears that the vacuum harnesses was broken by an oil change shop when they were checking the fluid in the front differential. 

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

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

5000 mi Vibration at highway speed. Differential was re aligned 
74000 mi replaced center driveshaft boot and regreased spline 
130000 mi truck went to limp mode while driving and got engine check light. shut truck down, after 5 minutes limp mode cleared. read code for check light , had issue with transmission solenoid. cleared code has not re lit believe it was a short. 
18000 mi Lubricated CV 

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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

39300 mi

US $140
Service noticed unusual wear on ujoint at previous oil/filter service. U-Joint wearing abnromally and needed to be replaced. 
67000 mi Transmission fluid Leak 
115000 mi

US $500
Replaced trans pan seal, filter and fluid. 
63000 mi Transmission shifting hard around 40mph, fixed per Ford TSB. Software update, no charge. 
90000 mi

US $300
Replaced leaking sensor connector. 
22000 mi Oil leaking at output shaft seal for rear driveshaft. Remove driveshaft and install new seal 
9000 mi Transmission 1-2 upshift harshness fixed with reflash.  
82000 mi

US $380
A "bulkhead" connector developed a leak necessitating removal of the pan, to access the offending part. Parts included connector, pan gasket, replacement transmission fluid. 
18000 mi Took truck in to the dealer for oil change and tire rotation. Mechanic discovered a slight leak at the pinion seal. Scheduled a time for repair the following week. Pinion seal was replaced. 
42300 mi Torque Converter Shutter 
91760 mi

C $156
The driveshaft going into the transfer case was dry causing a ‘slip-bump’ when coming to and leaving from a full stop 

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

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

8000 mi Two piece driveshaft free play causing clunk on downshifts and "slipping feeling" on takeoff from stop. Dealer lubed connecting shafts and put 2 clamps on the shafts. Fix may or may not hold up over time 
24000 mi Install shim kit to correct driveshaft angle. All warranty work. Also the slip yoke was again lubed with heavy grease to eliminate the "slip-bump" on take off. 
49000 mi

US $26
Regrease yolk joint to prevent binding. Sometimes needs replacement of the yoke with a chrome one (in the spline area). Dealer quoted $295. 
49000 mi and replaced the torque converter (for same problem). 
83000 mi

US $550
Transmission pan gasket was leaking and was replaced. Transmission bulb head connector was leaking and gasket was replaced. 
68000 mi

US $30
Driveshaft acting like it had slack in it 
81000 mi Again driveshaft acting like it had slack in it and it was lubed again 
90000 mi Again the drive shaft ia acting like it has slack in it. I'm sure they will say it needs to be lubed with a special lube that onkly Ford has. This seems to be a problem in the 2010-2011's 

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

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

82800 mi

US $4500
Transmission failed. Lost 5th gear and metal throughout. Took to dealer hoping Ford would help with the cost of the repair. After 12 days, Ford said no help. Now at trans shop waiting for re-manufactured transmission to be installed. 

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

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

46000 mi

US $26
After backing down a long driveway (1/8 mile) the Check Engine light came on. The dealer found a code that said "turbine shaft speed discrepancy" caused the light. I had them cancel the code and it has not happened again. 

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

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

9300 mi shudder on 321 downshifts 
12400 mi shudder on 321 downshift. TSB called for overhaul of Main control valve. 
32740 mi

C $300
Driveshaft slip joint service 
172980 mi

C $574
after driving 100km, stopped, put in reverse, stalled in 2 seconds. Started in park ok, stalled when put into D or R. Started and ran ok, Oil alarm said 2% left... not true, only 4,00km on oil. Towed to dealer, they had it 2 days - changed oil, -COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. - $575 for oil change and diagnosed 2 problems that they caused while working on the truck! Truck ran for 2 weeks.. now same problem and maybe torque converter gone...off to tranny shop now! 

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