2008 Ford F-150 vs 2010 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Ford F-150 | 2010 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 368 | 841 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 39 | 80 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 35 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 15–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,172 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 29 | 166 |
| Power Train | 50 | 120 |
| Engine | 53 | 107 |
| Structure | 23 | 92 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 104 |
| Visibility | 8 | 96 |
| Steering | 53 | 48 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 39 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 35 | 35 |
| Stalling | 26 | 112 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 22 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 26 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 22 |
2008 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.