2010 Ford F-250 SD
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 32
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
41% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 32 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 39 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 249 |
| 2000 | 233 |
| 2001 | 288 |
| 2002 | 245 |
| 2003 | 178 |
| 2004 | 254 |
| 2005 | 295 |
| 2006 | 274 |
| 2007 | 54 |
| 2008 | 141 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 122 |
| 2012 | 57 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 73 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
41% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Owner was driving on curvey paved road in rain conditions. Back end started to lose traction. Tried to correct and steering locked and wheels stuck to right. Truck ran off road. Mechanic found tie rods broken and steering gear box broken inside.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-11
While driving about 60MPH on loop 250 here in midland, tx I went over an overpass changing from the pavement to concrete. At that point I completely lost control of the vehicle due to very bad front wheel wobble.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-29
Also filed under Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250 SD diesel. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds over a road bump, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel would jerk violently.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-26
Engine and engine cooling
38% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing exhaust system and engine.
Show complaint excerpts
When driving at highway speeds for at least 15-20 minutes, then when you slow down or come to a stop. The problem manifests itself.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-26
Suspension
28% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
You drive this truck on rough roads and the truck is bouncing all over and causing loss of control which made me go off the road. As soon as you hit bumps the truck sways either left or right which has got me in close call for an accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-09-29
Issue #1 at highway speeds and after hitting a bad bump on road, the truck would go into an uncontrollable wheel hop. The only way to bring vehicle back under control is to slow down below 40 MPH. This nearly caused a wreck on the interstate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-08
Power train
9% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Wheels
6% · 2 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tires replaced due to belt separation at the edge of the tread, causing a severe vibration above 35MPH. The tires DOT was checked with manufacturers list of recalls and even though the tires were manufactured in 2009, they were not included.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-20
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020-12-21Equipment, steering, suspension20E090000 Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks.
Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Ford F-250 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20E090000 · Equipment, steering, suspension
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- Is the 2010 Ford F-250 SD reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Ford F-250 SD is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford F-250 SD?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Ford F-250 SD have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.