2010 Ford F-250 SD: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 32 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is steering (28% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2020
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tires replaced due to belt separation at the edge of the tread, causing a severe vibration above 35mph. The tires dot was checked with manufacturers list of recalls and even though the tires were manufactured in 2009, they were not included. I feel they should also be included since the same set of conditions are applicable to these tires.”Owner report · Wheels · Jun 2018
“Front wheel wobble aka death wobble. Vehicle became severely unstable at highway speed (70 mph) after hitting bump in road, front of vehicle began to shake violently causing loss of steering control. Had to slow vehicle to 25 mph to stop shaking.”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2017
“Continental contitrac. I already reported issue with one tire 12/15/15 #10854773 and now have had to replace another 2 tires. One caused vibration even at slow speed. It was too dangerous to drive so we had to tow the car to get the tire replaced. While at store, we were informed about cracks on another tire and had to get it replace. There was a recall for 2008 and 2009 original tires on f250 but not for 2010.”Owner report · Tires · Feb 2017
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“Hose to radiator leaking, took to ford dealer, they said new hoses and needed a new radiator. Said it was still under ford extended warranty. Ford warranty denied the new radiator and hoses saying that the hose leak cracked the radiator and that was the owners fault. Truck has just under 44k miles and is garaged and well taken care of. What good is an extended warranty, first. And second, why should a radiator go bad in short time. Quote for job was over $2000.00.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2016
“Driving down the freeway. Hit a small pothole on the highway and lost control of the vehicle due to a "death wobble" that felt like it was from the front end. It felt like the front of the truck was going to be ripped off.”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving at any speed over 20 mph, the vehicle would experience severe front end vibrating and shaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-250sd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph over a road bump, the steering wheel began to shake violently. The failure recurred whenever driving at any speed over a road bump. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2013
“At 65 mph, hit uneven road, front end wobbled dramatically !!!!!!!!! Truck went out of control & had to reduce speed to below 40 mph to regain control. Continues to happen all the time now at over 55 mph and hitting a bump. New tires all the way around, all tire pressure maintained properly at 62 to 65 psi.... This is a safety concern and is definitely a flawed designed that ford is well aware of and refuse to acknowledge. Does someone have to die to get their attention ????? *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2013
“Driving down the highway and the truck picked up speed by itself until it reached 95 mph then the engine bogged down repeatly,then I shut the engine down and restarted it and it worked ok until evening then the truck failed to start and the starter kept turning without me touching the key. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2011
“Tl* 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 failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 64,000.”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2011
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
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Is the 2010 Ford F-250 SD reliable?
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2010 Ford F-250 SD. The most complained-about area is steering (28% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2010 Ford F-250 SD problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 45,310 miles or less.
Does the 2010 Ford F-250 SD have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning suspension:front:stabilizer bar. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.