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2010 Ford F-250 Sd problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2010 Ford F-250 Sd sits mid-pack among F-250 Sd years: 48 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 35, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 13 reports (27% of the total).

48

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other F-250 Sd years?

F-250 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted381 complaints1991: 1 complaints1992: 3 complaints1993: 4 complaints1994: 2 complaints1995: 12 complaints1996: 11 complaints1997: 52 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 304 complaints2000: 277 complaints2001: 331 complaints2002: 282 complaints2003: 229 complaints2004: 345 complaints2005: 381 complaints2006: 353 complaints2007: 85 complaints2008: 175 complaints2009: 33 complaints2010: 48 complaints2011: 189 complaints2012: 97 complaints2013: 32 complaints2014: 37 complaints2015: 31 complaints2016: 15 complaints2017: 119 complaints2018: 23 complaints2019: 13 complaints2020: 4 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 5 complaints2023: 76 complaints2024: 52 complaints2025: 19 complaints2026: 13 complaints
F-250 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Ford F-250 Sd problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering1327%
Engine1327%
Suspension919%
Tires & Wheels48%
Transmission36%
Fuel System36%
Electrical System24%
Brakes12%

Does the 2010 Ford F-250 Sd have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20E090000OtherDecember 9, 2020 · 102 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“OWNER WAS DRIVING ON CURVEY PAVED ROAD IN RAIN CONDITIONS. BACK END STARTED TO LOSE TRACTION. TRIED TO CORRECT AND STEERING LOCKED AND WHEELS STUCK TO RIGHT. TRUCK RAN OFF ROAD. MECHANIC FOUND TIE RODS BROKEN AND STEERING GEAR BOX BROKEN INSIDE. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · June 1, 2010 · crash

“TRUCK DIES WHEN DRIVING IT,THIS HAS HAPPEN TWICE. THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START ON TWO OTHER TIMES,WHEN I WENT TO DAUGHTER HOUSE AND GOT IN TO LEAVE. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALER ALL 4 TIMES AND THEY CAN NOT FIND ANY THING WRONG. THIS IS A NEW FORD 250 SUPER DUTY DIESEL. IT HAS 6,533 MILES ON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 13, 2011

“YOU DRIVE THIS TRUCK ON ROUGH ROADS AND THE TRUCK IS BOUNCING ALL OVER AND CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH MADE ME GO OFF THE ROAD. AS SOON AS YOU HIT BUMPS THE TRUCK SWAYS EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT WHICH HAS GOT ME IN CLOSE CALL FOR AN ACCIDENT. THEN THIS TRUCK LOOSES ALL THE CONTROL PANEL AND SMOKES IN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · September 21, 2011 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · June 20, 2018

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 8, 2011

2010 Ford F-250 Sd — common questions

Is the 2010 Ford F-250 Sd reliable?

It is close to typical for the F-250 Sd: 48 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2010 F-250 Sd problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (13 complaints), steering (13 complaints), suspension (9 complaints).

Does the 2010 Ford F-250 Sd have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Ford F-250 Sd. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Ford F-250 Sd years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the F-250 Sd years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2004, 2001, 1999, 2002, 2000, 2003, 2011, 2008, 2017, 2012, 2007, 2023, 2015, 2018, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021. The cleanest record among F-250 Sd years belongs to 1998.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.