Complaints
157
per 10K Sold
3.0
US Sales
528,349
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2010 Ford F-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#143 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:74,334 mi
Crash-related:1
#237 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:75,679 mi
Crash-related:1
#310 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:83,919 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Ford F-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 43 | 1 | — | 74,334 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 37 | 1 | — | 75,679 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | 1 | 83,919 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 28,877 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | 59,813 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | 1 | 27,101 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | 1 | 45,996 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Steering Defects
43
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,334
Suspension Failures
37
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,679
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
83,919
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,877
Wheel Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,813
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
27,101
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
45,996
Diesel Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Trailer Hitches
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2010 Ford F-250 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 Ford F-250 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 Ford F-250 has 157 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 43 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Ford F-250?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (43 complaints, avg 74,334 mi); Suspension Failures (37 complaints, avg 75,679 mi); Engine Problems (10 complaints, avg 83,919 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Ford F-250?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 68,061 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Ford F-250?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Ford F-250 include 4 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2010 Ford F-250 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2010 Ford F-250?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-250 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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