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2010 Ford F-450 Sd problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2010 Ford F-450 Sd — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 6 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other F-450 Sd years?

F-450 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted105 complaints1991: 19 complaints1992: 3 complaints1993: 5 complaints1994: 3 complaints1995: 2 complaints1996: 5 complaints1997: 9 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 76 complaints2000: 59 complaints2001: 28 complaints2002: 15 complaints2003: 18 complaints2004: 43 complaints2005: 47 complaints2006: 44 complaints2007: 19 complaints2008: 105 complaints2009: 5 complaints2010: 4 complaints2011: 11 complaints2012: 5 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 5 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 26 complaints2022: 37 complaints2023: 9 complaints2024: 14 complaints2025: 2 complaints2026: 1 complaints
F-450 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-450 Sd problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine250%
Fuel System125%
Tires & Wheels125%

Does the 2010 Ford F-450 Sd have recalls?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V453000OtherJuly 24, 2014 · 6 units

Defect

Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Godwin) is recalling certain model year 2010 Ford F-450; 2011 Ford F-550; 2012 Ford F-350 and 2013 F-350 Super Duty trucks modified by Godwin 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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Godwin 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 October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Godwin customer service at 1-800-892-0181.

14V360000OtherJune 23, 2014 · 10 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

14V328000OtherJune 13, 2014 · 21 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

14V327000OtherJune 12, 2014 · 10 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

14V379000OtherJune 10, 2014 · 16 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

14V382000OtherJune 10, 2014 · 4 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“2010 FORD F-350 6.4 DIESEL GOES INTO "CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER" MODE AND ENGINE BEGINS SKIPPING AT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS. WHEN AT A STOPLIGHT/SIGN, IT WILL ALMOST SHUT DOWN. WHEN ACCELERATE FROM LIGHT/SIGN, GREY/BLUE SMOKE STREAMS FROM VEHICLE. DEALER STATES THEY HAVE NOT HAD ANY REPORTED PROBLEMS AND CAN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 12, 2010

“2010 FORD F-450. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DIESEL FUEL GETTING INTO OIL DUE TO OPEN INJECTORS. *TGW THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE EXHAUST WAS EMITTING SMOKE. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 1, 2012

“LT275/70R18 E While driving west on I10 near Thermal California, the rear driver side tire lost 100% of its thread at a 65 MPH speed. When the thread separated from the tire it damaged fender area of the truck extensively and caused a violent throw and shake of the rear of the truck. The…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · December 10, 2023

2010 Ford F-450 Sd — common questions

Is the 2010 Ford F-450 Sd reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 6 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2010 Ford F-450 Sd have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 Ford F-450 Sd. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Ford F-450 Sd years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the F-450 Sd years to avoid are 2008, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2004, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2018. The cleanest record among F-450 Sd years belongs to 2026.

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.