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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (48%)

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Chart based on 66 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

Engine not specified

92000 mi

US $100
Door sensor stopped working, wouldn't autolock doors. 

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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

196000 mi

US $75
Replace blower motor and blower motor resistor 

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

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

67200 mi

US $100
motor for blending door in HVAC system rear view camera not working correctly. camera replaced 

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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

20000 mi Replaced leaking A/C condensor 
12500 mi SYNC system microphone relocated per TSB 
13000 mi

US $200
Sync problem regulating volume between phone and music modes. After much fumbling the truck was scheduled for a follow-on software upgrade - the problem is still there. 
142600 mi

$200
and recharge gas at 245,000kms 
7100 mi Wanted TSB For SNYC microphone taken care of. They refused to repair 
52000 mi

US $40
A/C Compressor clutch rubber damper melted. Replaced part with identical new part. 

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

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

126000 mi

US $24
Climate temperature actuator not working in cold weather (0 F degrees). Ordered new actuator. 

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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

77800 mi

US $50
Heated Seat Broke 
42000 mi

US $100
clock winder affecting horn and cruise control. repaired under extended warrantee, deductible applied 
82000 mi navigation system not functioning properly 
136000 mi

US $2300
replaced entire under dash system 
136000 mi

US $1500
replaced all in dash components, the first repair was not properly done by another shop 

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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

130000 mi

US $21
Passenger side blend door failed. I replaced it very easily and cheaply. 

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

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

125000 mi

US $1100
Blend Door actuator needed to be replaced 
83000 mi

US $200
Driver seat heater stopped working 

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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

29000 mi Cab heater blend door actuator was faulty, warranty fix, no questions asked. 
43000 mi

US $100
Navigation system antenna failed 
78800 mi

US $425
Passenger mixer door actuator broken. No temperature control for passenger heat. 
92000 mi

US $72
AC coolant was low. No leaks found. TPS sensor in one tire failed. Needed replacement. 
12000 mi Passenger front window quit working after multiple uses in hot weather, then resumed working in a few minutes. Could not replicate for dealer. Front passenger seat controls for A/C and Heating quit working one time. Could not repeat or replicate. 
50900 mi

US $50
A/C Fan quit working 
21000 mi Power running board motor was seized - dealer replaced motor under warranty. 
37000 mi

US $100
Passenger side climate control blew out hot air regardless of temperature setting - AC blend controller and blend door motor on passenger side were both replaced 
65000 mi

US $100
Motor for driver's side power mirror malfunctioned - replaced mirror assembly 
102000 mi

US $100
Climate control blender motor was replaced. 
124000 mi

US $1200
Power running boards not retracting fully 
204000 mi

US $287
Low refrigerant; refilled and added dye to check for subsequent leaks 
36580 mi

C $1250
Front speakers cutting out intermittently. Dealer replaced both front speakers but problem continued. On third visit, dealer replaced wiring harness. No issues since. 
99820 mi

C $185
Water accumulating in headlight 

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

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

8200 mi Check A/C - Doesn't cool good, never has. I sweat in the Ford for 15 or 20 minutes before it cools enough to be comfortable. Ford says it's working fine. My Chevy much better, has to have blower reduced by the end of my 2 mile road or you will freeze. 
107200 mi

US $192
replaced original battery, battery failed 
58000 mi Heater vent controls stopped working. Only blowing cold air 

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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

2500 mi Passenger seat heater would not work, resulted in entire cab wiring harness being replaced. Repaired under warranty. 
46000 mi

US $600
Blend motor failed 
128740 mi

C $2500
Back up camera failed, replaced. 
175460 mi

C $2000
Repaired corroded electrical wires controlling rear windows and locks.  
9000 mi Sync reflashed.  
14000 mi A/C not working well. By comparing high pressure readings against a new vehicle on the lot it was determined that a reflash of the PCM would remedy the situation. According to dealership, A/C pressures were the same following the reflash. 
35000 mi Despite a PCM reflash in 2010, the AC still was "underperforming" when temps exceeded 95 degrees. Tech found a later reflash which improved AC function to be more in line with what it should have been (41 degree discharge air/105 ambient). 
10200 mi

US $90
Took in for wheel alignment prior to installing new tires. Mechanic noticed battery was cranking slowly, suggested replacing soon. Battery replaced by owner with Interstate battery from Costco. 
14000 mi Phone calls through Sync System are not heard very well by receiving party. Dealer could not duplicate. 
7200 mi Control switch for heater/air conditioner fan replaced 
1000 mi doors kept locking and unlocking - loose connection between door and cab. Connection had not seated properly. 
17000 mi Keyless entry key pad had a stuck button and the unit shorted out. Truck acted like it had a mind of its own locking and unlocking the doors. 
56700 mi

US $850
replaced compressor and some related parts, 
75000 mi AC went out. Bad compressor under warranty from June 2016. Shop did not charge me. 
33000 mi Actuator failed - front passenger side blew hot air regardless of climate setting 
88000 mi power deployable running board motor failed 
20560 mi Alternator bearings scream when cold. Dealer states no problem, they all do it. 
20960 mi Door speakers cutting out. They have already been repaired/replaced on three other occasions. Dealer said unable to replicate. 
43000 mi The drivers side speaker kept cutting out. The dealer never fixed it correctly even after two more attempts at getting it right. I finally fixed it right myself and now there's no more issues with my speakers. 
28000 mi None of the rear lights working. 
53000 mi

US $100
Driver side vents were blowing hot air while passenger side vents blew cold while running AC. Left side TEMP ACTUATOR replaced. AL3Z 19E616 A: MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
54000 mi

US $100
This time it was the passenger side that was stuck on heat no matter what temperature setting was dialed in. Diverter box on that side was stuck to full heat. 
47000 mi

US $500
A/C quit working. Hole in the condenser. New condenser installed system re-charged. Everything OK. Aluminum condenser not very tough. 
54560 mi

C $2500
Air compressor failed 
74000 mi

US $100
Electric harness for driver side rear door broke that prohibited me from electronically locking and unlocking the door. 
When key is removed from ignition the chime would still ding like the key was still in the ignition and easy exit feature did not work. Problem was intermittent. Dealer could not replicate. Dealer lubricated key slot. 

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

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

17300 mi

US $148
Original battery had a bad cell. Replaced with Ford BXT-65-750 which is an upgrade from 650 cranking amps battery on the original. 
48000 mi

US $645
Cluster replace 

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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

30000 mi Left speakers occasionally did not work. 
148000 mi

US $500
Alternator failed 

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

248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

127000 mi

US $350
AC not cooling, previously diagnosed by dealer as a hose leak. Worked better but there's still an issue. 

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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

35000 mi The transmission temperature indicator started to indicate erratically. It used to reach normal temperature in 4-5 miles of driving or less. At times now it takes 15 miles. One day both the fuel gauge and the trip computer's distance to empty were reading erratically. But no codes and dealer could find nothing wrong. Hasn't happened again since. 

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

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

6820 mi

C $175
Remote start disabled by cab light switch 

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2010 Ford F-150 Electrical Problems

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