BestCarRank
Ford

2010 Ford SUPER DUTY

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2010 Ford SUPER DUTY has 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: radiator hoses leaking antifreeze fluids from where they connect. have to add antifreeze one's in a while..

9

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

2 complaints
22%
  • • RADIATOR HOSES LEAKING ANTIFREEZE FLUIDS FROM WHERE THEY CONNECT. HAVE TO ADD ANTIFREEZE ONE'S IN A WHILE.
  • • RADIATOR HOSES LEAKING ANTIFREEZE FLUIDS FROM WHERE THEY CONNECT. HAVE TO ADD ANTIFREEZE ONE'S IN A WHILE.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“RADIATOR HOSES LEAKING ANTIFREEZE FLUIDS FROM WHERE THEY CONNECT. HAVE TO ADD ANTIFREEZE ONE'S IN A WHILE.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints
22%
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 (NA) FORD SUPER DUTY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING THE DAYLIGHT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOOKED POLAROID DURING THE DAYLIGHT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIA
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND TURNING ON A BEND, THE ENTIRE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (LITHIA FORD LINCOLN OF BOISE 8853 W. FAIRVIEW AVENUE, BOISE, ID 83704) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCKIN
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 (NA) FORD SUPER DUTY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING THE DAYLIGHT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOOKED POLAROID DURING THE DAYLIGHT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints
11%
  • • I BOUGHT A 2010 FORD F 250 SUPER DUTY TRUCK ON JUNE 11 2010. I BEGAN TO HAVE INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEMS (NO STOPPING) THE PROBLEM INCREASED UNTIL I WAS ALMOST UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE ( AT 15 MPH ) WITH ALL MY WEIGHT ON THE PEDAL ( ALL 240 POUNDS OF ME). I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO THE DEALER SHIP (
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I BOUGHT A 2010 FORD F 250 SUPER DUTY TRUCK ON JUNE 11 2010. I BEGAN TO HAVE INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEMS (NO STOPPING) THE PROBLEM INCREASED UNTIL I WAS ALMOST UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE ( AT 15 MPH ) WITH ALL MY WEIGHT ON THE PEDAL ( ALL 240 POUNDS OF ME). I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO THE DEALER SHIP (”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints
11%
  • • BOTH RADIATOR HOSE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED AT SAME TIME DEALER STATES FORD KNOWS ABOUT ISSUE AND CHANGE TO A DUAL O RING DESIGN BUT DOESN'T WARRANTY IT. 846.48 TO REPAIR A DEFECT FORD KNOW S IS WRONG. *TR
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“BOTH RADIATOR HOSE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED AT SAME TIME DEALER STATES FORD KNOWS ABOUT ISSUE AND CHANGE TO A DUAL O RING DESIGN BUT DOESN'T WARRANTY IT. 846.48 TO REPAIR A DEFECT FORD KNOW S IS WRONG. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

1 complaints
11%
  • • WHILE DRIVING ON A RURAL COUNTRY ROAD LESS THAN 40 MPH I HAD A CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF STEERING. ALTHOUGH I IMMEDIATELY BRAKED, THERE WAS NO DIRECTIONAL CHANGE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. LESS THAN 10 DAYS PRIOR, I WAS TOLD BY A FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT THE STEERING WAS
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHILE DRIVING ON A RURAL COUNTRY ROAD LESS THAN 40 MPH I HAD A CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF STEERING. ALTHOUGH I IMMEDIATELY BRAKED, THERE WAS NO DIRECTIONAL CHANGE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. LESS THAN 10 DAYS PRIOR, I WAS TOLD BY A FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT THE STEERING WAS ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
STEERING(~50K mi)
$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 9 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    OTHER: RADIATOR HOSES LEAKING ANTIFREEZE FLUIDS FROM WHERE THEY CONNECT. HAVE TO ADD ANTIFREEZE ONE'S IN A WHILE.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 (NA) FORD SUPER DUTY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING THE DAYLIGHT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOOKED POLAROID DURING THE DAYLIGHT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIA

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BRAKES: I BOUGHT A 2010 FORD F 250 SUPER DUTY TRUCK ON JUNE 11 2010. I BEGAN TO HAVE INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEMS (NO STOPPING) THE PROBLEM INCREASED UNTIL I WAS ALMOST UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE ( AT 15 MPH ) WITH ALL MY WEIGHT ON THE PEDAL ( ALL 240 POUNDS OF ME). I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO THE DEALER SHIP (

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ENGINE: BOTH RADIATOR HOSE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED AT SAME TIME DEALER STATES FORD KNOWS ABOUT ISSUE AND CHANGE TO A DUAL O RING DESIGN BUT DOESN'T WARRANTY IT. 846.48 TO REPAIR A DEFECT FORD KNOW S IS WRONG. *TR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Ford SUPER DUTY — Year Comparison

How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2010
9Excellent Reliability
Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

Check a Specific VIN

See recalls for YOUR 2010 Ford SUPER DUTY

Compare With

2010 Acura MDX63 complaints2010 Acura RDX26 complaints2010 Acura RL10 complaints2010 Acura TL75 complaints