2010 Ford F150 MPG
15–17 mpg combined across 6 EPA-rated versions. Best: F150 Pickup 2WD (RWD, 4.6L 8-cyl) at 15 city / 21 hwy / 17 combined; lowest: F150 Pickup 4WD FFV (5.4L 8-cyl, A6) at 15.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | A6 | RWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | A4 | RWD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV (FFV) | 5.4L 8-cyl | A6 | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | A4 | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | A6 | 4WD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV (FFV) | 5.4L 8-cyl | A6 | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
How it compares
- 2010 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD: class average 16.7 mpg over 28 versions; best F150 +0.3 (#5).
- 2009: 17 mpg best (no change).
- 2011: 19 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $3,950–$4,450 a year ($500 difference).
- Available as RWD, 4WD.
- 2026 model: 24 mpg best (+7).
Safety
851 owner complaints: Electrical System 168, Power Train 121, Engine 108, Visibility/Wiper 105. Crashes 23, fires 35, injuries 28.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 168 | 20% |
| Power Train | 121 | 14% |
| Engine | 108 | 13% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 105 | 12% |
| Visibility | 96 | 11% |
| Structure | 92 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 63 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 59 | 7% |
Recent owner reports: Electrical System
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Ford F-150. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 154,800, and at the time of a Carfax report check, it was discovered that the mileage was 246,325.”
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Ford F-150. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale from Facebook Marketplace. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 121,000. At the time of registration, it was discovered that the title was not transferred properly, and the vehicle could not be titled. A Carfax report was obtained and showed that the mileage was 200,000.”
“My truck won't shift into 3rd gear. It hesitates when idling. When you accelerate it shudders. After a certain rbm it goes.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are listed for 2010.