2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty problems
What owners reported to NHTSA, at what mileage, and every safety recall for this model year.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports. NHTSA does not confirm each one.
- No denominator: popular cars get more complaints. Counts are not failure rates; a best-seller will show more reports than a rare model.
Most reported problems
Complaints by component. One complaint can name more than one component, so these add up to more than 105.
When problems show up
Reports by odometer reading at the time of the problem, top components. Each bar is a 25,000-mile band, labeled by where it starts (0 = 0–25k miles). Reports without mileage are left out.
Steering
Suspension
Engine and engine cooling
Safety recalls (0)
Recalls that cover the 2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty. Some apply only to certain trims or build dates. This page cannot tell whether a specific car's recall work was done.
Check a specific VIN's open recalls on nhtsa.gov
No safety recalls on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Any steering noises, pulling, stiffness, or loss of power assist? Turn lock to lock while parked and listen.
43 owner complaints mention the steering, half of the reports with mileage are between 48,188 and 95,469 miles.
Any clunks over bumps, uneven tire wear, or suspension repairs? Listen over rough pavement on the test drive.
38 owner complaints mention the suspension, half of the reports with mileage are between 35,000 and 100,000 miles.
Any overheating, coolant loss, or engine repairs? Ask for invoices and check the coolant level and temperature gauge on the test drive.
11 owner complaints mention the engine or cooling system, half of the reports with mileage are between 6,642 and 44,800 miles.
Has the engine had any repairs, oil leaks, or check-engine lights? Ask for the invoices and listen for knocking or ticking on a cold start.
10 owner complaints mention the engine, half of the reports with mileage are between 43,800 and 129,000 miles.
Has the transmission been serviced or repaired? On the test drive, watch for slipping, delayed engagement, or harsh shifts.
8 owner complaints mention the transmission or drivetrain, half of the reports with mileage are between 7,618 and 55,322 miles.
Other Ford F-250 Super Duty years
Owner complaints per model year (2010–2022). Older cars have had more time to collect reports.
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