2010 Ford F-250 problems, complaints & recalls

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford F-250, most often about steering. There are 0 recalls for this model year.

Complaints: 34
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 0
Fires: 1
Injuries: 0
Median mileage: 85,500 mi

Key facts

Suspension is the most-reported problem area, named in 17 of 34 complaints (50%).
Steering (17) and engine (4) follow.
Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 85,500 mi.
Owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries.
It ranks 6th of 10 Ford F-250 model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
That is 209% more complaints than the 2009 model year (11).

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)	Complaints
Steering	17
Suspension	16
Unknown or other	6
Engine	4
Electrical system	3
Fuel system, diesel	2
Service brakes	1
Service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light	1

When problems happen (mileage)

Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2010 Ford F-250 complaints that list mileage.

2010 Ford F-250 recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

Recent 2010 Ford F-250 complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Filed Jul 23, 202587,578 miNMFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while her husband was driving on the highway at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power, and the message “Service Vehicle Soon” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
NHTSA complaint #11675714 · source
Filed Apr 30, 2025TXSteeringSuspension
2010 F250 repeatably experienced violent shaking of the front wheels and steering at highway speeds (commonly referred to as "death wobble"). This shaking has been so violent that I had no control of the vehicle steering and had to abruptly brake and slow to a near stop in 75 mph traffic! Vehicle has 71K miles and has been very well maintained and garage kept (single owner). Substantial repairs have been made to replace steering dampener, track bar, drag link, and steering…
NHTSA complaint #11657752 · source
Filed Apr 30, 202585,000 miGASteering
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.
NHTSA complaint #11657748 · source
Filed Oct 11, 2024143,000 miNCFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving, at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the fuel pump. The local dealer was contacted, who referred to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately…
NHTSA complaint #11619383 · source
Filed Jul 2, 2024TXSteeringSuspension
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…
NHTSA complaint #11598247 · source
Filed May 11, 2024GAOther / UnknownSteeringSuspension
When driving and hitting small cracks/holes/rough road the whole front of truck bounce and causes steering issues and also rough riding and also causes a really bad vibration.
NHTSA complaint #11588228 · source
Filed Mar 21, 2024MOOther / Unknown
I bought this truck 03/24/203 and driving next and the truck shook like serious crazy like violently crazy .I called Executive Auto Sales and he said it’s what you called death wobble… wtf. But he insisted it’s and easy fix, I changed what he said and slow down. This morning it almost cause a trained wrecked on rush scared the shit trying to slow down and moved to side… Freaking scary Hope didn’t re injured my neck and back … smh. Freaking scary for me and everyone else….
NHTSA complaint #11578733 · source
Filed Dec 4, 202369,000 miPAElectrical System
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact connected the battery to a battery charger to charge the battery so that he could drive the vehicle to the local auto store to purchase a new battery. The contact stated when he connected the new battery, he noticed there was no electrical power. The contact stated that the power switch for the windows and the doors were inoperable. The contact also stated the turn…
NHTSA complaint #11558286 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology