2010 Ford F-350 SD

▲ Better than typical
2010 Ford F-350 SD
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:37:43.662Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-350 SD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 142 complaints 1999 2000: 157 complaints 2001: 158 complaints 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 132 complaints 2003 2004: 130 complaints 2005: 217 complaints 2006: 127 complaints 2007: 25 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 50 complaints 2010 2011: 43 complaints 2011 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 17 complaints 2015 2016: 21 complaints 2017: 92 complaints 2018: 7 complaints 2019: 13 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2022: 110 complaints 2023: 41 complaints 2023 2024: 44 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
2010: 50 complaints
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YearComplaints
19930
19940
19952
19960
19973
19983
1999142
2000157
2001158
2002124
2003132
2004130
2005217
2006127
200725
2008101
200919
201050
201143
201229
20139
20147
201517
201621
201792
20187
201913
20205
20217
2022110
202341
202444
202514
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SUSPENSION 36%

36% of complaints: suspension — 18 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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TWO TO THREE WEEKS AGO WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN MY FORD F350 SRW, $WD, CREW CAB TRUCK I WENT OVER A BRIDGE. WENT I CAME OFF THE BRIDGE AND WENT OVER A LITTLE BUMP MY VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200813

Also filed under STEERING and WHEELS

STEERING 34%

34% of complaints: steering — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion).

INJURY
WHEELS 18%

18% of complaints: wheels — 9 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170103

TIRES 12%

12% of complaints: tires — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F350 WHICH WAS PURCHASED ON DECEMBER 29, 2009. HE STATED THAT THE RIMS ON HIS VEHICLE WERE 20 INCHES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100121

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140620 — engine and engine cooling, equipment

Utility Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Utility Truck) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 UTLI41A, 2011 UTLN41, and 2012 UTLN46 aerial trucks manufactured December 2010 to September 2013 equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO...

Remedy: Utility Truck 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 in June 2014.

Campaign 14V379000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140728 — equipment

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.

Remedy: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. 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 28, 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.

Campaign 14V328000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140729 — 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.

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.

Campaign 14V360000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140801 — equipment

Tactical Vehicle Outfitters (Tactical) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ford F-350 and F-550 vehicles modified by Tactical and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies.

Remedy: Tactical will notify owners, and dealers will install a new PTO pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Tactical customer service at 1-405-603-6700.

Campaign 14V307000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140804 — engine and engine cooling, equipment

Somerset Welding & Steel, doing business as J&J Truck equipment (J&J), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis with 6.8L gasoline engines modified by J&J to be equipped with certain Muncie Power...

Remedy: Somerset 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 August 2014. Owner's may contact Somerset customer service at 1-800-777-2671.

Campaign 14V382000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141112 — equipment

Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies.

Remedy: Stahl will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact Stahl customer service at 1-800-277-8245, or Muncie at 1-800-367-7867.

Campaign 14V327000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201221 — equipment, steering, suspension

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.

Campaign 20E090000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Ford F-350 SD — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V379000 (engine and engine cooling, equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V328000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V360000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V307000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V382000 (engine and engine cooling, equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V327000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20E090000 (equipment, steering, suspension) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

◆ 2005 ◆ 2001 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Ford F-350 SD reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Ford F-350 SD is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford F-350 SD?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Ford F-350 SD have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.