2010 Ford F-150 vs 2012 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Ford F-150 | 2012 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 841 | 1,775 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 80 | 117 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 35 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–17 | 13–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 120 | 675 |
| Engine | 107 | 482 |
| Electrical System | 166 | 172 |
| Steering | 48 | 203 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 193 |
| Visibility/wiper | 104 | 95 |
| Service Brakes | 44 | 124 |
| Visibility | 96 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 112 | 135 |
| Rust / corrosion | 35 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 26 | 149 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 223 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 138 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 45 |
| Won’t start | 13 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
2010 Ford F-150
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.