Tires & wheels
Filed Feb 4, 2026
A shake or shimmy at 49 ,50 mph. Ase mechanic confirmed all four tires belts have shifted.
- NHTSA ID
- 11715549
- Incident
- Jan 30, 2026
2010 Ford F-250
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Feb 4, 2026
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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4 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 73 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2010 Ford F-250, most frequently naming the steering, suspension and engine categories. 3 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 2012 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec 2012 | 1 | 3 |
| Jan 2013 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb 2013 | 1 | 5 |
| May 2013 | 1 | 6 |
| Jul 2013 | 1 | 7 |
| Aug 2014 | 1 | 8 |
| Oct 2014 | 1 | 9 |
| Dec 2014 | 1 | 10 |
| Jul 2015 | 2 | 12 |
| Aug 2015 | 1 | 13 |
| Nov 2015 | 1 | 14 |
| Feb 2016 | 2 | 16 |
| Apr 2016 | 2 | 18 |
| May 2016 | 2 | 20 |
| Jun 2016 | 2 | 22 |
| Jul 2016 | 1 | 23 |
| Sep 2016 | 1 | 24 |
| Mar 2017 | 1 | 25 |
| Jun 2017 | 1 | 26 |
| Jul 2017 | 1 | 27 |
| Sep 2017 | 2 | 29 |
| Oct 2017 | 2 | 31 |
| Apr 2018 | 1 | 32 |
| Aug 2018 | 1 | 33 |
| Dec 2018 | 1 | 34 |
| May 2019 | 1 | 35 |
| Jul 2019 | 2 | 37 |
| Aug 2019 | 1 | 38 |
| Nov 2019 | 1 | 39 |
| Feb 2020 | 1 | 40 |
| Apr 2020 | 1 | 41 |
| May 2020 | 1 | 42 |
| Jun 2020 | 1 | 43 |
| Jul 2020 | 1 | 44 |
| Aug 2020 | 2 | 46 |
| Sep 2020 | 2 | 48 |
| Nov 2020 | 1 | 49 |
| Feb 2021 | 3 | 52 |
| Apr 2021 | 1 | 53 |
| May 2021 | 1 | 54 |
| Oct 2021 | 1 | 55 |
| Feb 2022 | 2 | 57 |
| Apr 2022 | 1 | 58 |
| May 2022 | 1 | 59 |
| Jul 2022 | 1 | 60 |
| Sep 2022 | 1 | 61 |
| Mar 2023 | 1 | 62 |
| Jun 2023 | 1 | 63 |
| Dec 2023 | 1 | 64 |
| Mar 2024 | 1 | 65 |
| Apr 2024 | 1 | 66 |
| May 2024 | 1 | 67 |
| Jul 2024 | 1 | 68 |
| Oct 2024 | 1 | 69 |
| Apr 2025 | 2 | 71 |
| Jul 2025 | 1 | 72 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 | 73 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Steering3030.3%
- Suspension2929.3%
- Engine99.1%
- Fuel system77.1%
- Other / unspecified66.1%
- Powertrain (other)44.0%
- Electrical44.0%
- Driver assistance33.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Fuel system
Filed Jul 23, 2025
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 11675714
- Incident
- May 23, 2023
- Mileage
- 87,578 mi
SteeringSuspension
Filed Apr 30, 2025
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 11657752
- Incident
- Jan 15, 2025
Steering
Filed Apr 30, 2025
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 11657748
- Incident
- Jan 1, 2023
- Mileage
- 85,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Oct 11, 2024
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 11619383
- Incident
- Jun 1, 2024
- Mileage
- 143,000 mi
SteeringSuspension
Filed Jul 2, 2024
I have a 2010 Ford,F250 Super Duty 4wd. After hitting a "transition" bump on a feeder road to a hiway I encountered violent shaking of my front end. I was accelerating to hiway speed of 70mph but I was almost forced off the road at 60 so I slowed to 50mph. The front end was still shaking so I pulled over to inspect the wheels because it felt like they were loose. Nothing was obvious so I got back on the freeway and could not drive over 40 then. Even still it shook. I was about 60 miles from home on Saturday. I took the truck to my local shop and he informed me that it was the "death wobble"! I was unaware of this "safety issue" until then. There were 3 components on the front end that were replaced and the cost was $811.50!! There were no warning lights or buzzers before the incident and if I was not a cautious driver I would have certainly run off the road and, or, injured. No photos were taken or police reports but I do have an invoice. I feel something should be done about this especially if Ford is aware of the issue. If safety is a concern of theirs, they certainly do not live up to it! Along with the money and stress it is costing people. Ive called Ford CS and they told me there's nothing they can do.
- NHTSA ID
- 11598247
- Incident
- Jun 16, 2024
SteeringSuspension
Filed May 11, 2024
When driving and hitting small cracks/holes/rough road the whole front of truck bounce and causes steering issues and also rough riding and also causes a really bad vibration.
- NHTSA ID
- 11588228
- Incident
- May 9, 2024
Brakes
Filed Apr 29, 2024
See attached document for complaint
- NHTSA ID
- 11585755
- Incident
- Oct 10, 2023
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
PC-01.12.2016
STEERING
In monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from Ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to occur. After extensive testing and outside feedback, the following details have been established to correct or prevent steering wheel oscillation occurrences in lifted 05-16 Ford Super Duty 4wd pickups.
44863
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROOF ARE OPEN. *TA
TSB-13-12-22
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0713 AND/OR P0710 REGARDING TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2008-2009 F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD, 2008-2010 F-250, F-350, 2008-2011 E-350, E-450, F-450, F-550, 2011 F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, F-50 COMMERCIAL STRIPPED CHASSIS. *PE
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2014 | 142 | 0 | 1 | 41.3 |
| 2013 | 95 | 0 | 1 | 42.7 |
| 2012 | 266 | 1 | 1 | 44.1 |
| 2011 | 248 | 2 | 1 | 49.2 |
| 2010Viewing | 73 | 0 | 0 | 37.4 |
| 2009 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 35.9 |
| 2008 | 195 | 8 | 1 | 57.1 |
| 2007 | 60 | 7 | 2 | 53.9 |
| 2006 | 221 | 7 | 2 | 56.5 |
| 2005 | 144 | 5 | 2 | 54.1 |
| 2004 | 153 | 7 | 2 | 57.0 |
| 2003 | 116 | 7 | 2 | 61.8 |
| 2002 | 156 | 7 | 2 | 60.8 |
| 2001 | 220 | 9 | 4 | 65.4 |
| 2000 | 326 | 10 | 3 | 65.6 |
| 1999 | 581 | 19 | 4 | 63.9 |
| 1998 | 56 | 9 | 2 | 54.4 |
| 1997 | 304 | 14 | 3 | 63.2 |
| 1996 | 176 | 5 | 2 | 62.9 |
| 1995 | 184 | 4 | 2 | 60.9 |
| 1994 | 123 | 10 | 5 | 66.9 |
| 1993 | 130 | 9 | 3 | 59.0 |
| 1992 | 119 | 7 | 9 | 62.4 |
| 1991 | 107 | 7 | 11 | 65.4 |
| 1990 | 111 | 7 | 11 | 67.5 |
| 1989 | 112 | 6 | 5 | 65.3 |
| 1988 | 62 | 3 | 6 | 65.0 |
| 1987 | 38 | 2 | 5 | 69.2 |
| 1986 | 38 | 2 | 4 | 70.8 |
| 1985 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 69.7 |
| 1984 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 71.8 |
| 1983 | 1 | 6 | 3 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 1 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 2 | 9 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 2 | 10 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 2 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.