Ford F-350 problems
50 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 5 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
I have now found the 2nd rim in 3 weeks with a crack in the rim. After looking online I have found several forums with numerous people stating they've had the same issue. Upon calling Ford several were told they dont have enough complaints to create a service bulletin or a…
Railroad hyrail vehicle equipped, after market, with hyrail wheel assemblies which allow the vehicle to operate on railroad tracks. Once hyrail (flanged) wheels are retracted, the vehicle is operated over the highways and public roads like any other vehicle. On or about…
When the tilt adjustment lever was engaged to adjust the wheel tilt the lever broke off. The Ford dealer agreed it was a defective piece of steel a it had a bubble in the in the steel in the area that it broke. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that while traveling 30 MPH, the clean exhaust warning light illuminated as black smoke was emitted from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The…
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Common questions
Is the 2010 Ford F-350 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Ford F-350 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2010 Ford F-350?
On the NHTSA data, the 2010 Ford F-350 does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2010 Ford F-350?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 17 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 77,627 miles. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 77,627 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Ford F-350 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2010 Ford F-350?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 50 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.