2010 Ford F-250 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2010 Ford F-250 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2010 Ford F-250.

Most common 2010 Ford F-250 problems

Problem areas named in the 73 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	30
Suspension	29
Engine	9
Unknown Or Other	9
Power Train	5
Wheels	5
Electrical System	4
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Fuel System, Diesel	3
Fuel System, Gasoline	2

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
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.

2025-04-30, Steering
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.

2025-04-30, Steering
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.

2024-10-11, Fuel System, Diesel
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 not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

2010 Ford F-250 questions

Does the 2010 Ford F-250 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2010 Ford F-250 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford F-250?

Based on 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (30), Suspension (29), Engine (9).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Ford F-250 has been fixed?

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