Is the 2010 Ford F-250 reliable?

The 2010 Ford F-250 has 109 complaints filed with NHTSA (0.3x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: excellent. Most common issue: STEERING problems.

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

Top problems: STEERING (30 complaints, avg repair $500); SUSPENSION (29 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (10 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2010 Ford F-250?

No recalls have been issued for the 2010 Ford F-250.

How much does it cost to insure a 2010 Ford F-250?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2010 Ford F-250 is approximately $1,366/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2010 Ford F-250

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2010 Ford F-250 has 109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 384. The most common issue is steering problems (28% of all complaints), specifically: i just bought this vehicle and was driving the highway at 65 mph. i went over the expansion joint on a bridge and lost control of the vehicle. it jumped into the next lane. thank god no one was in the other lane and no one got hurt. my family and others could have been killed. the dealership sai. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports 1 crash report 2 injuries

109

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

STEERING

30 complaints

28%

• I JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AND WAS DRIVING THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. I WENT OVER THE EXPANSION JOINT ON A BRIDGE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT JUMPED INTO THE NEXT LANE. THANK GOD NO ONE WAS IN THE OTHER LANE AND NO ONE GOT HURT. MY FAMILY AND OTHERS COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THE DEALERSHIP SAI
• WHILE DRIVING ON CROWDED INTERSTATE HWY. VEHICLE MAKES CONTACT WITH A EXPANSION JOINT AND TRUCK GOES INTO SEVERE WOBBLE AND SHAKING. HAD TO BRAKE SPEED IN MOVING TRAFFIC TO ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP TO CURE WOBBLE. VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY. LUCKILY DRIVERS WERE COURTEOUS ENOUGH TO LET ME GET IT UNDER C
• AFTER HITTING A ROUGH SPOT ON INTERSTATE 81 MY TRUCK STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. HAD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP TO STOP THE SHAKING. THE ALIGNMENT IS NOW OUT AND THE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED AFTER SEVERAL EPISODES OF DEATH WOBBLE. IF FORD AND THE NHTSA DOES NOT CORRECT THIS PROBLEM AFTER KNOWING

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AND WAS DRIVING THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. I WENT OVER THE EXPANSION JOINT ON A BRIDGE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT JUMPED INTO THE NEXT LANE. THANK GOD NO ONE WAS IN THE OTHER LANE AND NO ONE GOT HURT. MY FAMILY AND OTHERS COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THE DEALERSHIP SAI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Ford F-250

Based on 81 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 80K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

WHEELS

Reported earliermedian 38K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SUSPENSION

In line with typicalmedian 86K mi · 20 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

STEERING

In line with typicalmedian 85K mi · 19 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 58K mi · 8 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

FUEL SYSTEM

In line with typicalmedian 98K mi · 7 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

Later than typicalmedian 102K mi · 8 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Ford F-250

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,366

Full coverage / month

$114

Liability only / year

$611

vs US avg

-18%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.85x

= Full coverage estimate$1366

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Ford F-250 Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

30K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

20K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

30K mi

IOLM (Intelligent Oil Life Monitor) may signal earlier. Older 5.4L Triton engines have specific service needs — check the manual.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Ford New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Ford. If you're buying a used 2010 F-250, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Ford dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 109 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: I JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AND WAS DRIVING THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. I WENT OVER THE EXPANSION JOINT ON A BRIDGE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT JUMPED INTO THE NEXT LANE. THANK GOD NO ONE WAS IN THE OTHER LANE AND NO ONE GOT HURT. MY FAMILY AND OTHERS COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THE DEALERSHIP SAI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-250 DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD START SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. AS A PRECAUTION, THE DEALER REPLACED THE DUAL SHOCKS AND TIRES. THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE TRAILER HITCH FAILED AND DAMAGED THE VEHICLE CAUSING IT TO TURN OVER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BALL HITCH FRACTURED AND THE TRAILER DETACHED FROM THE TRUCK. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FOUL ODOR IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOR WAS OFFENSIVE AND COULD NOT DETERMINE THE ORIGIN OF THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)