2010 Ford F-250 SD Problems & Complaints

Most common 2010 Ford F-250 SD problems

• Steering~63,000 miles
  1341%
• Engine & cooling~35,000 miles
  1238%
• Suspension~60,000 miles
  928%
• Wheels & tires~45,000 miles
  413%
• Transmission & drivetrain~15,000 miles
  39%
• Fuel & propulsion system~15,000 miles
  39%
• Electrical system~47,000 miles
  26%
• Brakes~25,000 miles
  13%

Share of the 32 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

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What 2010 Ford F-250 SD owners say

Steering

At various speeds from 45 on up frontend will shake violently causing vehicle to loss lane control. Most often it is following any compromise in the road but has happened without me feeling or seeing any change in the surface. When I went to my local Ford dealer, they quickly identified the problem calling it the 'death wobble'. Alarmed by the name alone I enquired. They said they know of the problem and that Ford is not taking responsibility for it. They only offer the consumer to pay out of pocket for aftermarket part to rectify their ill engineered frontend. This is a serious occurrence and will end up causing many wrecks and the great potential for fatalities. I see Ford and whoever else turns a blind eye to this situation to be in the headlines right next to GM and their attempt to pretend and bury issues knowing they present a compromise in safety. …

While driving on any highway if you hit a small bump or go over an overpass at a speed greater than 35mph the suspension and front wheels start shaking violently and the steering will lose control. You have to come to a complete stop before it will stop. The violent wheel and suspension oscillation can cause the driver to lose control. Since this occurs on major overpasses and turns it has an increased likelihood of causing accidents which could result in serious injury or death. The steering and suspension issue could cause severe injury or death. The NHTSA must investigate this issue with Ford immediately or it will result in highway accidents that could result in serious injury or death. There is an overwhelming amount of consumer complaints and data to suggest the issue is widespread and that there was a design flaw in the suspension and steering of these vehicles. …

Engine & cooling

Hose to radiator leaking, took to Ford dealer, they said new hoses and needed a new radiator. Said it was still under Ford extended warranty. Ford warranty denied the new radiator and hoses saying that the hose leak cracked the radiator and that was the owners fault. Truck has just under 44K miles and is garaged and well taken care of. What good is an extended warranty, first. And second, why should a radiator go bad in short time. Quote for job was over $2000.00.

The DPF / cleaning exhaust filter initiated without warning while I attempted to cross a busy intersection, thus, drastically reducing the boost and power to the vehicle when it was absolutely essential. The drastic loss of boost and power put me in imminent danger due to on coming traffic and my vehicle and I were in the broadside position. A motorist had to take evasive action to avoid slamming into the side of my vehicle by riding onto and over the median. I was lucky enough to retrieve his name and phone number. I brought the vehicle to the team Ford las vegas for repair, however, the truck checked out according to Ford's specification. On 3/10/11 service manager bob rahala contacted Ford consumer relations in my presence and the representative stated "Ford is aware of the problem and we are working on it; you will be contacted within 48 hours with the further information". …

Suspension

While driving on any highway if you hit a small bump or go over an overpass at a speed greater than 35mph the suspension and front wheels start shaking violently and the steering will lose control. You have to come to a complete stop before it will stop. The violent wheel and suspension oscillation can cause the driver to lose control. Since this occurs on major overpasses and turns it has an increased likelihood of causing accidents which could result in serious injury or death. The steering and suspension issue could cause severe injury or death. The NHTSA must investigate this issue with Ford immediately or it will result in highway accidents that could result in serious injury or death. There is an overwhelming amount of consumer complaints and data to suggest the issue is widespread and that there was a design flaw in the suspension and steering of these vehicles. …

Driving down the freeway at about 70 MPH, the front end began to shake/shutter violently. It freaked me out and I was convinced I blew a tire. I pulled over and investigated and nothing seemed broken and all tires appeared fine. I took the truck to a mechanic and he replaced the steering dampner, convinced that was the problem. A few days later I was driving down the freeway and it did it again. I didn't hit a pothole or any obstruction. When this happens, if I'm not paying attention or don't have both hands on the wheel, there is a serious risk I will cause a major accident as this rather large truck wants to go careening across multiple lanes of traffic until the speed is reduced to below ~40mph and the violent shuddering ceases. Ford needs to address this problem. I've seen complaints on this now that date over 10 years old.