2010 Ford F-450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#16 most-complained of 16 F-450 years
The 2010 Ford F-450 shows only 3 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 0, ranking 16th of 16 model years — the lowest complaint volume in the lineup. It has 7 recalls, all tied to aftermarket PTO equipment pressure switches, none marked do-not-drive.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2010 Ford F-450 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (67%)
- Fuel System1 (33%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (33%)
What owners report
- Owners report the engine entering "cleaning exhaust filter" mode, causing skipping at highway speed and near stalling at stops, with gray or blue smoke on acceleration.
- Owners report diesel fuel entering the engine oil due to open injectors, accompanied by an illuminated check engine light and smoke from the exhaust.
- Owners report a rear tire losing its tread at highway speed, causing violent shaking and damaging the fender area of the truck.
2010 Ford F-450 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 14V453000Jul 24, 2014Other6 vehicles
Equipment
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.
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: 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.
- NHTSA 14V360000Jun 23, 2014Other10 vehicles
Equipment
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.
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: 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.
2010 compared with other F-450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Ford F-450 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 3 complaints for the 2010 F-450, producing a Complaint Index of 0 and the lowest complaint count among the 16 model years tracked.
- What problems does the 2010 Ford F-450 have?
- Owner complaints center on the Engine (67% share), including exhaust filter cleaning mode issues and diesel fuel mixing with engine oil, plus one Fuel System complaint and one Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaint.
- Does the 2010 Ford F-450 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2010 F-450, all related to aftermarket PTO pressure switch assemblies from equipment makers like Godwin, Stahl, and Iowa Mold Tooling. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2010 F-450 compare to other years?
- With a Complaint Index of 0, the 2010 F-450 ranks 16th out of 16 years, meaning it has fewer reported problems relative to other model years such as 2020 and 2022, which have Complaint Indexes of 80 and 100.