2010 Ford F-250 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (25) · Steering (7) · Wheels (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
56 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2016-01-12 · PC-01.12.2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to occur. after extensive testing and outside feedback, the following details have been established to correct or prevent steer
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2015-07-01 · 44863 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. please use at your discretion. various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroof are open. *ta
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2014-01-08 · TSB-13-12-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0713 and/or p0710 regarding torqshift transmission. model 2008-2009 f-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward, 2008-2010 f-250, f-350, 2008-2011 e-350, e-450, f-450, f-550, 2011 f-53 motorhome chassis, f-50 commercia
What owners report
2026-02-04 · Tires“a shake or shimmy at 49 ,50 mph. ase mechanic confirmed all four tires belts have shifted. …”
2025-07-23 · Fuel System, Diesel · 87,578 mi“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 …”
2025-04-30 · Steering · 85,000 mi“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 …”
2025-04-30 · Suspension“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 an…”
2024-10-11 · Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump · 143,000 mi“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…”
2024-07-02 · Suspension“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 …”
2024-05-11 · Unknown Or Other“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.…”
2024-04-29 · Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light“see attached document for complaint…”
2024-03-21 · Unknown Or Other“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 d…”
2023-12-04 · Electrical System · 69,000 mi“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 pow…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.