2010 Ford Super Duty problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Steering (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (13)
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.
Equipment 2018-06-01 · SSM 47331 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various vehicles equipped with a 4.6l, 5.4l, 6.8l modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. if diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft roller follower(s) requiring replacement, rep
Equipment 2018-03-30 · SSM 47201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or lincoln vehicle. only approved genuine ford accessories or origin
Equipment:electrical 2018-01-10 · SSM 47009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). the master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts and service - parts product line information - keys/entry dev
Equipment:electrical 2018-01-10 · SSM 47009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). the master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts and service - parts product line information - keys/entry dev
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2016-09-21 · SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate when reading these pids and cannot display quickly enough to
Power Train 2016-04-05 · 16-0057 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2009-2016 e-series, f-super duty, 2009-2015 f-53 motorhome and 2011-2015 f-59 stripped chassis vehicles equipped with a torqshift® transmission and a transmission built on or before 12/15/2015 may exhibit a mil with dtcs p0751, p0730 and/or p2700
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-08-07 · Electrical System · 44,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford super duty. while driving 20 mph and turning on a bend, the entire ignition lock cylinder fractured without warning. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer (lithia ford lincoln of boise 8853 w. fairview avenue, boise, id 83704) where it was diagnosed that the locking pin fractured and needed to be replaced. the veh…”
2017-07-05 · Visibility/Wiper · 3,428 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 (na) ford super duty. on several occasions, while driving, the contact was unable to see the instrument panel during the daylight. the contact mentioned that the instrument panel looked polaroid during the daylight. the dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. ford motor c…”
2016-08-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 13,000 mi“i was driving 75 mph in heavy traffic on interstate 69 between sheppard and cleveland texas and the vehicle stalled and died in the inside lane. when i tried to restart the vehicle it was flashing a green wrench and would only restart in a reduced power mode. ford dealer diagnosed problem as crank case overfilled by 13 quarts due to failed hp…”
2016-02-10 · Steering · 140,000 mi“while driving on a rural country road less than 40 mph i had a catastrophic loss of steering. although i immediately braked, there was no directional change available through the steering wheel. less than 10 days prior, i was told by a ford dealership service representative that the steering was 'a little loose.' there was no mention that i cou…”
2015-06-25 · Unknown Or Other · 10,000 mi“radiator hoses leaking antifreeze fluids from where they connect. have to add antifreeze one's in a while.…”
2013-11-19 · Engine · 51,536 mi“both radiator hose needing to be replaced at same time dealer states ford knows about issue and change to a dual o ring design but doesn't warranty it. 846.48 to repair a defect ford know s is wrong. *tr…”
2010-07-30 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 1,500 mi“i bought a 2010 ford f 250 super duty truck on june 11 2010. i began to have intermittent brake problems (no stopping) the problem increased until i was almost unable to stop the vehicle ( at 15 mph ) with all my weight on the pedal ( all 240 pounds of me). i had the truck towed to the dealer ship (harper motors mid city ford in eureka ca.) it has …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.