2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment 2014-08-18 · campaign 14V507000 · 76 vehicles
Defect: Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Superduty chassis modified by Jerr-Dan and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.
Equipment 2014-08-11 · campaign 14V496000 · 88 vehicles
Defect: Versalift East, LLC (Versalift) is recalling certain Aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 Ford, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty 6.8L gas engine chassis, modified by Versalift and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products FR67 PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Versalift will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2014. Owners may contact Versalift customer service at 1-888-866-1400.
Equipment 2014-08-08 · campaign 14V494000 · 49 vehicles
Defect: Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. (Vanair) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperDuty chassis modified by Vanair and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies used with model 60-85 UDSM, 125-185 USDM, and Genair 125-185 driven air compressor systems. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Vanair will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Vanair customer service at 1-800-526-8817.
What owners report
2014-11-03 · Power Train · 90,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the vehicle is a fleet vehicle. it was going west on i70 near the mamm creek exit when the transfer case exploded & started the oil that was in it on fire. the driver pulled off the road and used 2 small fire extinguishers to try to put it out but wasn't able to. the vehicle cab was gutted by the flames & is a total loss. *tr…”
2014-10-26 · Steering · 45,000 mi“loss of control when driving on bumpy section of freeway, due to extreme shaking of front end. no accident, but had to slow down to less than 10 miles an hour before curve to regain control. upon 3rd time of repair for this problem, the ford service technician said this was a common problem for this make and model. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.