Most common 2010 Ford F-250 problems
Share of the 73 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F-250 complaints by model year
Best F-250 years: 2010, 2009, 2007. Years to avoid: 1999, 2000, 2012, 2011, 2006. Compare all years →
What 2010 Ford F-250 owners say
Steering all 30 →
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was play in the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E090000 (Steering, Suspension, Equipment). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
I have a 2010 Ford,F250 Super Duty 4wd. After hitting a "transition" bump on a feeder road to a hiway I encountered violent shaking of my front end. I was accelerating to hiway speed of 70mph but I was almost forced off the road at 60 so I slowed to 50mph. The front end was still shaking so I pulled over to inspect the wheels because it felt like they were loose. Nothing was obvious so I got back on the freeway and could not drive over 40 then. Even still it shook. I was about 60 miles from home on Saturday. I took the truck to my local shop and he informed me that it was the "death wobble"! I was unaware of this "safety issue" until then. There were 3 components on the front end that were replaced and the cost was $811.50!! There were no warning lights or buzzers before the incident and if I was not a cautious driver I would have certainly run off the road and, or, injured. …
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The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway and shook violently almost causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed and the contact pulled off the roadway. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was then driven to the residence. The local dealer was contacted but an appointment was not yet scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.
I have a 2010 Ford,F250 Super Duty 4wd. After hitting a "transition" bump on a feeder road to a hiway I encountered violent shaking of my front end. I was accelerating to hiway speed of 70mph but I was almost forced off the road at 60 so I slowed to 50mph. The front end was still shaking so I pulled over to inspect the wheels because it felt like they were loose. Nothing was obvious so I got back on the freeway and could not drive over 40 then. Even still it shook. I was about 60 miles from home on Saturday. I took the truck to my local shop and he informed me that it was the "death wobble"! I was unaware of this "safety issue" until then. There were 3 components on the front end that were replaced and the cost was $811.50!! There were no warning lights or buzzers before the incident and if I was not a cautious driver I would have certainly run off the road and, or, injured. …
Engine & cooling
Since I have owned this truck from 2010 to current I have had problems with the exhaust manifolds and a transmission overflow relief valve. The exhaust manifolds keep popping the studs which allows fumes inside the truck upon a $2000.00 bill every time... This issue could cause the whole exhaust system to fall right out from under the truck while driving. The other issue is the trans overflow....everytime it happens it spits the fluid out all over the exhaust which causes a fire everytime. I have been reporting these problems since I have purchased the truck.these problems need to be adressed before someone gets hurt or worse.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, there was oil leaking on the ground. Additionally, there was smoke emerging from the exhaust stack. The vehicle was taken to empire Ford of new bedford (395 mt pleasant st, new bedford, ma 02746, [phone]) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the high-power fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000. The consumer stated after many repair attempts and newly added parts, the fuel was still leaking into the oil. The consumer stated the failure began the same week the vehicle was purchased.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Ford F-250 a good car?
Based on 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 F-250 rates better than average: 69% fewer complaints than a typical year of the F-250 at the same age. It is one of the best F-250 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Ford F-250?
The steering — 30 complaints, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the suspension (29) and engine & cooling (9).
How many recalls does the 2010 Ford F-250 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Ford F-250. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford F-250?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010, 2009 and 2007. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999, 2000, 2012, 2011 and 2006. See the full Ford F-250 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Ford F-250 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 80,000 miles; 32% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.