2010 Ford F-350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2010 Ford F-350 has a complaint index of 5, the second-lowest among 21 model years, but its verdict is capped at Caution because of 10 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit. Top complaint areas are suspension/wheels/tires (56%) and steering (35%).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 5/100
- #20 of 21 F-350 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 52
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 10
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2010 Ford F-350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires29 (56%)
- Steering18 (35%)
- Engine11 (21%)
- Electrical System4 (8%)
- Other3 (6%)
- Brakes2 (4%)
- Fuel System2 (4%)
- Structure & Body2 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (4%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe the low tire pressure warning light staying on constantly, with dealers refusing to diagnose it on trucks equipped with certain aftermarket wheels.
- Some drivers report wheel and tire pressure irregularities on long trips, including a wheel found with a crack after repeated pressure loss.
- Several owners noted heavy white smoke from the exhaust during acceleration or diesel regeneration, with Ford reportedly offering no fix.
- One owner reported the engine compartment caught fire while the vehicle was parked and turned off, around 102,000 miles.
- A fleet vehicle experienced a transfer case explosion and fire while driving, at 90,000 miles.
- One owner reported the vehicle stalling at low speed with check engine and range warning lights, traced to the fuel system and injectors.
2010 Ford F-350 recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V507000Aug 18, 2014Other76 vehicles
Equipment
Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Superduty chassis modified by Jerr-Dan 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.
Risk: 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: Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.
- NHTSA 14V498000Aug 13, 2014Other3 vehicles
Equipment
PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's 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.
Risk: 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: PJ's has notified 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 August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
- NHTSA 14V496000Aug 11, 2014Other88 vehicles
Equipment
Versalift East, LLC (Versalift) is recalling certain Aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 Ford, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty 6.8L gas engine chassis, modified by Versalift and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products FR67 PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: 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: Versalift 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 September 14, 2014. Owners may contact Versalift customer service at 1-888-866-1400.
2010 compared with other F-350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Ford F-350 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 5, one of the lowest among the 21 model years covered. However, the verdict is capped at Caution because the 2010 model has 10 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit.
- What problems does the 2010 Ford F-350 have?
- The top reported problem area is Suspension, Wheels & Tires, making up 56% of complaints, followed by Steering at 35% and Engine at 21%. Median mileage at failure for suspension issues was 77,227.5 miles.
- Does the 2010 Ford F-350 have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2010 F-350, mostly involving aftermarket upfitters and a Muncie PTO pressure switch installed near the exhaust system. None of these are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2010 F-350 compare to other years?
- The 2010 model ranks 20th out of 21 years from worst to best by complaint index, meaning most other years have more reported complaints. Despite this low complaint count, its verdict is Caution rather than Good or Best due to its recall count.
- Should I avoid the 2010 Ford F-350?
- The 2010 F-350 is not the worst year for this model; years like 2017 and 2019 have far higher complaint indexes of 95 and 100. Still, its Caution verdict reflects 10 recall campaigns rather than a poor complaint record.