2010 Ford F-250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-250 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 17th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford F-250. That ranks 17th out of 24 F-250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (30 complaints, 41%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 73owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Ford F-250 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 30 | 41% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 29 | 40% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 12% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 12% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% | 47,822 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 7% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 5% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 | 4% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 103,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 89,200 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 85,666 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 25,800 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1% | 66,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Ford F-250 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Ford F-250.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
A shake or shimmy at 49 ,50 mph. Ase mechanic confirmed all four tires belts have shifted.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while her husband was driving on the highway at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power, and the message âService Vehicle Soonâ was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was play in the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E090000 (Steering, Suspension, Equipment)…
2010 F250 repeatably experienced violent shaking of the front wheels and steering at highway speeds (commonly referred to as "death wobble"). This shaking has been so violent that I had no control of the vehicle steering and had to abruptly brake and slow to a near stop in 75 mph traffic! Vehicle…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving, at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the fuel pump. The local dealer was…
Other Ford F-250 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 F-250 | 142 | 0 |
| 2013 F-250 | 95 | 0 |
| 2012 F-250 | 266 | 1 |
| 2011 F-250 | 248 | 2 |
| 2010 | 73 | 0 |
| 2009 F-250 | 54 | 0 |
| 2008 F-250 | 196 | 7 |
| 2007 F-250 | 60 | 4 |
| 2006 F-250 | 221 | 4 |
| 2005 F-250 | 144 | 3 |
| 2004 F-250 | 154 | 2 |
| 2003 F-250 | 116 | 2 |
| 2002 F-250 | 156 | 2 |
| 2001 F-250 | 220 | 4 |
| 2000 F-250 | 326 | 5 |
| 1999 F-250 | 581 | 14 |
| 1998 F-250 | 56 | 6 |
| 1997 F-250 | 304 | 10 |
| 1996 F-250 | 176 | 4 |
| 1995 F-250 | 184 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford F-250?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, engine problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 30 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Ford F-250?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Ford F-250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-250 model years, the 2010 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.