2010 Ford F-250 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2010 Ford F-250 has a complaint index of 30, ranked 15th worst out of 21 model years, and earns a 'Good' verdict relative to other F-250 years. NHTSA lists 105 complaints, no recalls, and the top problem area is Suspension, Wheels & Tires.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 30/100
- #15 of 21 F-250 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 105
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2010 Ford F-250 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires47 (45%)
- Steering43 (41%)
- Engine23 (22%)
- Fuel System10 (10%)
- Other9 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (8%)
- Electrical System6 (6%)
- Structure & Body3 (3%)
- Brakes2 (2%)
- Airbags1 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering gear boxes and tie rods have broken while driving, causing loss of control on wet or curvy roads.
- Trucks bounce and sway on rough roads, with some owners reporting near loss of control over bumps.
- Trailer ball hitches have fractured during towing, detaching the trailer and causing rollovers.
- Exhaust manifold studs repeatedly pop loose, letting fumes enter the cabin and risking exhaust system failure.
- Rear main seals have leaked heavily on nearly new trucks, raising fire concerns.
- Radiators and water pumps have failed multiple times due to faulty machining, requiring repeated replacement.
- Diesel particulate filter cleaning cycles have engaged unexpectedly, cutting power and boost during driving.
2010 Ford F-250 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2010 compared with other F-250 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Ford F-250 reliable?
- Relative to other F-250 model years, the 2010 is rated 'Good' with a complaint index of 30 and ranks 15th worst out of 21 years tracked, meaning most other years have more reported problems.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford F-250?
- NHTSA complaints point mostly to Suspension, Wheels & Tires (47 complaints, 45% share) and Steering (43 complaints, 41% share), followed by Engine issues (23 complaints, 22% share).
- Does the 2010 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2010 F-250, unlike several other F-250 model years that carry multiple recall campaigns.
- At what mileage do 2010 F-250 problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 62,000 miles, though suspension complaints median at 61,000 miles and steering complaints median at 76,000 miles.
- How does the 2010 F-250 compare to the 2017 or 2019 F-250?
- The 2010 F-250 has a complaint index of 30, far below the 2017 (95) and 2019 (100), both rated 'Avoid,' making 2010 a comparatively lower-risk year.