2010 Ford F-250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
157 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2010 Ford F-250, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 9/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Steering leads the reports, typically around 83,500 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2010 Ford F-250 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2010 sits among all F-250 years
What owners report
“Front wheel wobble aka death wobble. Vehicle became severely unstable at highway speed (70 mph) after hitting bump in road, front of vehicle began to shake violently causing loss of steering control. Had to slow vehicle to 25 mph to stop shaking.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 F-250
“When driving vehicle at highway speed and i hit a bump or ripple in the road the truck will vibrate violently causing possible loss control of vehicle. Must come to stop quickly to stop vibration. Mm”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 F-250
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 120 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 64,822 miles. Half of those reports fall between 35,500 and 96,877 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
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. The foam ring inside the stabilizer…
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
44 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2010 Ford F-250. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2010 Ford F-250 reliable?
The 2010 Ford F-250 drew 157 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 9/100, scored against the model's worst year (2019).
What are the most common 2010 Ford F-250 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2010 Ford F-250 are steering (43 complaints), suspension (38), and engine (22).
At what mileage do 2010 Ford F-250 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2010 Ford F-250 problems around 64,822 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 35,500 and 96,877 miles.
Does the 2010 Ford F-250 have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2010 Ford F-250. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.