KnownCarProblems2010 Ford F-250 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford F-250 SD, most often about the steering (41% of complaints, typically around 63,000 miles). It is 22nd of 27 F-250 SD model years by number of complaints.
Complaints32
Recalls0
Crashes reported2
Fires reported0
Injuries reported2
Most common 2010 Ford F-250 SD problems
Steering
13 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles.
While driving about 60mph on loop 250 here in midland, tx I went over an overpass changing from the pavement to concrete. At that point I completely lost control of the vehicle due to very bad front wheel wobble. I was only able to regain control by coming to almost a complete stop very closely avoiding an accident. I…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250 SD diesel. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds over a road bump, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel would jerk violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
Engine
12 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
The DPF / cleaning exhaust filter initiated without warning while I attempted to cross a busy intersection, thus, drastically reducing the boost and power to the vehicle when it was absolutely essential. The drastic loss of boost and power put me in imminent danger due to on coming traffic and my vehicle and I were in…
The DPF / cleaning exhaust filter initiated without warning while I attempted to cross a busy intersection, thus, drastically reducing the boost and power to the vehicle when it was absolutely essential. The drastic loss of boost and power put me in imminent danger due to on coming traffic and my vehicle and I were in…
Suspension
9 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
Driving down the freeway at about 70 MPH, the front end began to shake/shutter violently. It freaked me out and I was convinced I blew a tire. I pulled over and investigated and nothing seemed broken and all tires appeared fine. I took the truck to a mechanic and he replaced the steering dampner, convinced that was…
Issue #1 at highway speeds and after hitting a bad bump on road, the truck would go into an uncontrollable wheel hop. The only way to bring vehicle back under control is to slow down below 40 MPH. This nearly caused a wreck on the interstate. Issue #2. The truck cab bushings will crumble in your hand. This causes a…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250 SD with bf goodrich rugged trail tires, size 265/70/r17, dot number 121118r. The contact stated that the tire sidewalls were dry rotten and the tread was beginning to separate. The manufacturer was contacted who offered him to cover a percentage of the tire purchase but the contact…
The front end of this truck shakes violently to the point of almost causing it to fall apart. This happens when you hit any uneven road above 55 MPH. You can't steer and have to apply the brakes and bring the vehicle down to about 30mph before it stops. This happens all the time on the freeway and having to stop and…
Transmission
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The DPF / cleaning exhaust filter initiated without warning while I attempted to cross a busy intersection, thus, drastically reducing the boost and power to the vehicle when it was absolutely essential. The drastic loss of boost and power put me in imminent danger due to on coming traffic and my vehicle and I were in…
2010 f-250 40k miles has been in and out of the shop since purchased 14 service repairs and 8 of the 14 repairs have been major, transmission was leaking and down shifting while on the highway, had to be repaired, cruise control went out while on the freeway and the truck lost all power while on a highly congested…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 9%The DPF / cleaning exhaust filter initiated without warning while I attempted to cross a busy intersection, thus, drastically reducing the boost and power to the vehicle when it was absolutely essential. The drastic loss of boost and power put me in imminent danger due to on coming traffic and my vehicle and I were in…
The DPF / cleaning exhaust filter initiated without warning while I attempted to cross a busy intersection, thus, drastically reducing the boost and power to the vehicle when it was absolutely essential. The drastic loss of boost and power put me in imminent danger due to on coming traffic and my vehicle and I were in…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Ford F-250 SD recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Ford F-250 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford F-250 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (13 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles); engine (12 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles); suspension (9 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Ford F-250 SD have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Ford F-250 SD. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Ford F-250 SD?
- It is 22nd of 27 F-250 SD model years by number of complaints, with 32 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.