2010 Ford F-550 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#16 most-complained of 16 F-550 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2010 Ford F-550 has only 1 NHTSA complaint and a complaint index of 0, ranking 16th out of 16 model years by complaint volume, but it carries 8 recalls, all tied to third-party PTO equipment.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2010 Ford F-550 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (100%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (100%)
What owners report
- Owners report the 6.4-liter diesel engine entering limp mode under load, including while towing around 5,000 lbs on extended trips.
- The issue reportedly occurred even while the truck was still under warranty.
2010 Ford F-550 recalls
8 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 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.
- NHTSA 14V336000Jun 18, 2014Other42 vehicles
Equipment
Dual-Tech, Inc. (Dual-Tech) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-550 Super Duty trucks modified by Dual-Tech, 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: Dual-Tech 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 June 20, 2014. Owners may contact Dual-Tech customer service at 1-800-852-0345.
2010 compared with other F-550 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Ford F-550 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 1 complaint for the 2010 F-550, giving it a complaint index of 0, which is the lowest among the 16 model years with data. However, it has 8 recalls, all related to aftermarket PTO pressure switches installed by upfitters.
- What problems does the 2010 Ford F-550 have?
- The single sample complaint on file describes the 6.4-liter diesel engine going into limp mode while towing a load. NHTSA's problem area breakdown lists Engine and Transmission & Powertrain, each tied to 1 complaint.
- Does the 2010 Ford F-550 have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2010 F-550, all involving Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies installed by various truck body upfitters like Stahl, Palfleet, and Dual-Tech. None of these recalls are do-not-drive orders.
- How does the 2010 F-550 compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 0, the 2010 F-550 ranks 16th out of 16 years, the lowest complaint volume in the lineup. Other years like 2019 (index 80), 2021 (index 87), and 2022 (index 93) are flagged as Avoid by comparison.