2010 Ford F-450 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2010 Ford F-450 has only 3 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 21 model years covered. It carries 7 recalls, all tied to aftermarket PTO equipment pressure switches, not a factory verdict issue.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #21 of 21 F-450 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2010 Ford F-450 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (67%)
- Fuel System1 (33%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine enters "cleaning exhaust filter" mode and skips at highway speed, then nearly stalls at stops with grey or blue smoke from the tailpipe.
- Diesel fuel leaks into the engine oil due to open fuel injectors, triggering the check engine light and visible exhaust smoke.
- A rear tire loses its tread at highway speed, damaging the fender and causing the rear of the truck to shake violently.
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, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest among all 21 model years with data. Reported issues involved the engine, fuel system, and suspension.
- What recalls affect the 2010 Ford F-450?
- NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2010 F-450, but all were issued by aftermarket truck body and equipment companies (PJ's, Godwin, Palfleet, Iowa Mold Tooling, Stahl, Somerset, Utility Truck) for a defective Muncie PTO pressure switch, not by Ford itself.
- What is the top problem area for the 2010 Ford F-450?
- Engine complaints are the top problem area, making up 67% of reported issues, with a median failure mileage of 11,000 miles.
- How does the 2010 F-450 rank compared to other years?
- The 2010 F-450 ranks 21st worst out of 21 model years, meaning it has the fewest reported complaints of any year covered.