KnownCarProblems2010 Ford F-350 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford F-350 SD, most often about the suspension (36% of complaints, typically around 84,500 miles). It is 17th of 27 F-350 SD model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2010 Ford F-350 SD problems
Suspension
18 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 84,500 miles.
Front wheel "death wobble' occurs between 45 MPH and 65+ MPH (in town streets and freeway) after hitting a minor bump in the road, most going straight but occurs in minor turns as well. Front wheels shake violently and transmits to the steering wheel and cab. Front wheels feel like they are going to tear off. To stop…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving over a bump in the roadway at high speeds, the vehicle intermittently experienced the death wobble without warning. The shaking continued until the vehicle had slowed down and the contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. The contact…
Steering
17 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: gear box (other than rack and pinion).
Since I purchased my truck, used, in 2012, under limited circumstances the truck will go into a violent shake from the front end after hitting rather small bumps. Now that it is older and has about 73000 miles on it, this happens on a daily basis. The vibration starts out very small but quickly escalates until the…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-350 SD. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook vigorously and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer were it was diagnosed that the steering gear assembly, stabilizer, and main gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Wheels and tires
14 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, temporary/emergency spare tire, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Since I purchased my truck, used, in 2012, under limited circumstances the truck will go into a violent shake from the front end after hitting rather small bumps. Now that it is older and has about 73000 miles on it, this happens on a daily basis. The vibration starts out very small but quickly escalates until the…
While on an extended trip, tires were checked each day (80 psi). Mid-day the low tire pressure indicator sounded on console. Right rear tire indicated 60 psi. Re-inflated to 80 psi and went to tire center. No cause was located. Several days later, again tires were checked early morning at 80 psi. While at a retail…
Engine
9 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-350 SD. While driving at 70 MPH, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the exhaust fuel temperature sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-350 SD. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook vigorously and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer were it was diagnosed that the steering gear assembly, stabilizer, and main gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Speed control
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: cruise control.
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-350 SD recalls
Equipment
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Palfleet will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on july 29, 2014. Owners may contact palfleet customer service at 1- 502-376-2458.
Full defect summary
Palfleet truck equipment company, llc (palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty vehicles modified by palfleet and equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the pto pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Equipment
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Iowa mold tooling co., inc. Will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on july 28, 2014. Owners may contact iowa mold tooling co., inc. At 1-800-247-5958.
Full defect summary
Iowa mold tooling co., inc. Will notify owners and dealers to inspect the muncie pto pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the pto switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-july 2014. Owners may contact iowa mold tooling co., inc. At 1-800-247-5958.
Equipment
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Stahl will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact stahl customer service at 1-800-277-8245, or muncie at 1-800-367-7867.
Full defect summary
Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 ford f-350 super duty, f-450 super duty, and f-550 super duty vehicles modified by stahl and equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the pto pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Equipment
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Utility truck will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in june 2014. Owners may contact utility truck customer service at 1-254-857-8813.
Full defect summary
Utility truck equipment company, llc (utility truck) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 utli41a, 2011 utln41, and 2012 utln46 aerial trucks manufactured december 2010 to september 2013 equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies installed on 2010-2013 ford f-350, f-450 and f-550 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the pto pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Equipment
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Somerset will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began august 2014. Owner's may contact somerset customer service at 1-800-777-2671.
Full defect summary
Somerset welding & steel, doing business as j&j truck equipment (j&j), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty chassis with 6.8l gasoline engines modified by j&j to be equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the pto pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Equipment
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Tactical will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pto pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2014. Owners may contact tactical customer service at 1-405-603-6700.
Full defect summary
Tactical vehicle outfitters (tactical) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 ford f-350 and f-550 vehicles modified by tactical and equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the pto pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
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-350 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford F-350 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (18 complaints, typically around 84,500 miles); steering (17 complaints, typically around 73,000 miles); wheels and tires (14 complaints, typically around 73,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Ford F-350 SD have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 23, 2014 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Ford F-350 SD?
- It is 17th of 27 F-350 SD model years by number of complaints, with 50 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.