2010 Ford F-150 visibility problems
96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2010 Ford F-150 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. After a visual inspection of the exterior of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear passenger’s side window had shattered…”
filed Mar 21, 2025
“The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated two minutes after starting the vehicle and activating the defroster, there was an abnormally loud sound. The contact turned around and noticed that the rear passenger’s side panel window was shattered. The contact stated that no one was…”
filed Jan 13, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning…
SSM 48130 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 9, 2019
Visibility problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 11 | 3% |
| 2022 F-150 | 22 | 4% |
| 2021 F-150 | 77 | 8% |
| 2020 F-150 | 38 | 5% |
| 2019 F-150 | 12 | 1% |
| 2018 F-150 | 31 | 1% |
| 2017 F-150 | 16 | 1% |
| 2016 F-150 | 40 | 2% |
| 2015 F-150 | 21 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 30 | 2% |
| 2013 F-150 | 50 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.