2010 FORD F-250 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
109
Owner Complaints
2 Crashes 3 Fires
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 FORD F-250
The 2010 FORD F-250 has received a total of 109 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (30 complaints), Suspension (28 complaints), and Engine (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 2010 FORD F-250
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 FORD F-250. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2010 FORD F-250
109 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 FORD F-250. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Steering
Complaints: 30
Suspension
Complaints: 28
Engine
Complaints: 9
1 Fire
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 9
Wheels
Complaints: 5
Electrical System
Complaints: 4
1 Fire
1 Injury
Power Train
Complaints: 4
1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
2 Injuries
Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
A shake or shimmy at 49 ,50 mph. Ase mechanic confirmed all four tires belts have shifted.
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 failure mileage was 87,578.
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.
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 gear. Technician explained that all of these parts were severely damaged from the death wobble.
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 gear. Technician explained that all of these parts were severely damaged from the death wobble.
Safety Rating for the 2010 FORD F-250
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 FORD F-250 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 FORD F-250
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 FORD F-250
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-250
- 2005 FORD F-250 — 207 complaints
- 2006 FORD F-250 — 332 complaints
- 2007 FORD F-250 — 84 complaints
- 2008 FORD F-250 — 255 complaints
- 2009 FORD F-250 — 92 complaints
- 2010 FORD F-250 (current)
- 2011 FORD F-250 — 384 complaints
- 2012 FORD F-250 — 418 complaints
- 2013 FORD F-250 — 153 complaints
- 2014 FORD F-250 — 232 complaints
- 2015 FORD F-250 — 424 complaints
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