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2010 Ford F-250: problems, recalls and reliability

0 recalls and 73 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is steering (30% of complaints).

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0
recalls
73
owner complaints
2
fire reports
81,200
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 81,200 mi)Weak spot: steering (30%)2 fire reports

Common problems

Computed from 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)30% · 20 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)24% · 16 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)12% · 8 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)4% · 3 complaints
Fuel System, Diesel (fuel pump, tank, lines)4% · 3 complaints
Wheels (wheels, lug nuts, bearings)4% · 3 complaints
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 has 71K miles and has been very well maintained and garage kept (single owner). Substantial repairs have been made to replace steering dampener, track bar, drag link, and steering gear. Technician explained that all of these parts were severely damaged from the death wobble.Owner report · Steering · Jan 2025
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 contacted, who referred to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.Owner report · Fuel System, Diesel · Jun 2024
When driving and hitting small cracks/holes/rough road the whole front of truck bounce and causes steering issues and also rough riding and also causes a really bad vibration.Owner report · Steering · May 2024
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I bought this truck 03/24/203 and driving next and the truck shook like serious crazy like violently crazy .I called Executive Auto Sales and he said it's what you called death wobble... wtf. But he insisted it's and easy fix, I changed what he said and slow down. This morning it almost cause a trained wrecked on rush scared the shit trying to slow down and moved to side... Freaking scary Hope didn't re injured my neck and back ... smh. Freaking scary for me and everyone else....Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2024
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and stalled, but independently regained motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with fuel system failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.Owner report · Fuel System, Diesel · Jun 2023
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 "Service Vehicle Soon" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,578.Owner report · Fuel System, Diesel · May 2023
At about 45 mph front end will start shakin and have to come almost a stop then resume down road I havesteering arn, tierod ends replace, front end align by front specialist and still doing this also tires were rotated.Ford did all work except independent wheel alignment. No insurane notified.Owner report · Steering · Jan 2023
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). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.Owner report · Steering · Jan 2023
Driving down the road, hit a bump in road, and front end began to shake so hard that I lost control of the truck and ended up on side of the road. Began to try and drive the truck home (less than 5 miles away), it began to shake 2 more times. Called dealership, they stated it was a "Death Wobble"...but they don't fix them or correct the issue. I would have to pay for it myself.Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2022
When driving at highway speeds, the front end steering wheels will violently begin wo wobble and shake to a severe level that will cause the truck to loss control if the driver does not immediately slow its speed by braking. This action that must be taken to bring the truck back into control is dangerous at highway speeds as other traffic is behind or next to your truck. This has occurred numerous times, with the first time replacing all four tires and over the past several years has created dis-pleasurable driving. This manufacture defect by FORD must be corrected as many lives are a risk due to an engineering problem with the front suspension.Owner report · Suspension · May 2022

When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Ford F-250 reliable?

NHTSA has 73 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Ford F-250. The most complained-about area is steering (30% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2010 Ford F-250 problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 81,200 miles or less.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.