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2010 Ford F-350 SD Recalls & Complaints

The 2010 Ford F-350 SD has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 50 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2010 Ford F-350 SD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2010 Ford F-350 SD owner complaints

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford F-350 SD, describing incidents dated November 7, 2009 to July 13, 2023.

Most-cited components

Suspension 18 complaints
Steering 17 complaints
Engine 9 complaints
Wheels 9 complaints
Tires 5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints

Of the 50 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 50 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11535197 · Filed July 29, 2023
Purchased truck July 1st 2023..after 2 days of owning I’ve experienced death wobble at 48-55mph. It caught me way off guard as I was hauling 40ft travel trailer and family in truck. Truck is currently back at dealership receiving the recalled parts for the newer trucks and have to pay over $3500 in…
ODI #11479740 · Filed August 17, 2022
While on highway, experienced an uncontrolled suspension vibration commonly know as the death wobble. It required me to slow down to 25mph on the highway to stop the uncontrollable vibration. This led to a chaotic situation with cars and trucks around me at the time.
ODI #11461517 · Filed April 20, 2022
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving over a bump in the roadway at high speeds, the vehicle intermittently experienced the death wobble without warning. The shaking continued until the vehicle had slowed down and the contact was able to regain control of the…

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Steering May Lock Up

NHTSA #20E090000 · Steering · NHTSA notice

Reported December 9, 2020 · Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC

Potentially affected: 102 vehicles

Owners notified December 21, 2020

Defect description

Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.

Safety consequence

If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire

NHTSA #14V360000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported June 23, 2014 · Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC

Potentially affected: 10 vehicles

Owners notified July 29, 2014 · Vehicles built June 1, 2009 – June 30, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 super duty vehicles modified by Palfleet and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

Safety consequence

The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Palfleet will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2014. Owners may contact Palfleet customer service at 1- 502-376-2458.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire

NHTSA #14V328000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported June 13, 2014 · Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.

Potentially affected: 21 vehicles

Repair completion: 57.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified July 28, 2014 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-July 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.

Safety consequence

The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire

NHTSA #14V327000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported June 12, 2014 · Stahl

Potentially affected: 10 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified November 12, 2014 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

Safety consequence

The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Stahl will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact Stahl customer service at 1-800-277-8245, or Muncie at 1-800-367-7867.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire

NHTSA #14V379000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported June 10, 2014 · Utility Truck Equipment Company, LLC

Potentially affected: 16 vehicles

Repair completion: 0% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 20, 2014 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Utility Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Utility Truck) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 UTLI41A, 2011 UTLN41, and 2012 UTLN46 aerial trucks manufactured December 2010 to September 2013 equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies installed on 2010-2013 Ford F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

Safety consequence

The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Utility Truck will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Utility Truck customer service at 1-254-857-8813.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire

NHTSA #14V382000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported June 10, 2014 · SOMERSET WELDING & STEEL, INC.

Potentially affected: 4 vehicles

Owners notified August 4, 2014 · Vehicles built June 1, 2009 – June 30, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Somerset Welding & Steel, doing business as J&J Truck equipment (J&J), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis with 6.8L gasoline engines modified by J&J to be equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

Safety consequence

The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Somerset will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began August 2014. Owner's may contact Somerset customer service at 1-800-777-2671.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire

NHTSA #14V307000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported June 4, 2014 · Tactical Vehicle Outfitters

Potentially affected: 19 vehicles

Repair completion: 42.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified August 1, 2014 · Vehicles built June 1, 2009 – June 30, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Tactical Vehicle Outfitters (Tactical) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ford F-350 and F-550 vehicles modified by Tactical and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

Safety consequence

The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Tactical will notify owners, and dealers will install a new PTO pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Tactical customer service at 1-405-603-6700.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2010 Ford F-350 SD. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

50 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Ford F-350 SD.

Steering; Suspension

ODI #11535197

Incident: July 13, 2023 · Filed: July 29, 2023

Purchased truck July 1st 2023..after 2 days of owning I’ve experienced death wobble at 48-55mph. It caught me way off guard as I was hauling 40ft travel trailer and family in truck. Truck is currently back at dealership receiving the recalled parts for the newer trucks and have to pay over $3500 in repairs…within the 1200 miles I driven the truck had the death wobble 7 times. Please advise

Steering; Suspension

ODI #11479740

Incident: August 16, 2022 · Filed: August 17, 2022

While on highway, experienced an uncontrolled suspension vibration commonly know as the death wobble. It required me to slow down to 25mph on the highway to stop the uncontrollable vibration. This led to a chaotic situation with cars and trucks around me at the time.

Suspension

ODI #11461517

Incident: August 18, 2021 · Filed: April 20, 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving over a bump in the roadway at high speeds, the vehicle intermittently experienced the death wobble without warning. The shaking continued until the vehicle had slowed down and the contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. The contact notified the dealer and was informed that a diagnostic test needed to be performed to determine the cause of failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The VIN was not available.

Steering; Suspension

ODI #11428033

Incident: August 6, 2021 · Filed: August 6, 2021

Truck starts Violently shaking on highway

Steering; Suspension

ODI #11424988

Incident: July 15, 2021 · Filed: July 15, 2021

The death wobble. It happens on the freeway. You have to almost come to a stop. A major HAZARD!!! Happen s going over train tracks, bumps on the road. It's soooo scary and dangerous! Can we ford owners file a class action lawsuit against Ford? Please help. Every time we drive it's scary and dangerous. We're always afraid to haul or drive please help us get this fixed!

Steering; Wheels

ODI #11420747

Incident: June 11, 2021 · Filed: June 13, 2021

Two incidents of front-end wobble at hwy speeds (65 & 70 mph) that caused violent vibration-shaking of steering wheel, on April 7, 2021 and June 11, 2021. June occurrence happened following pothole strike, lasting +10 seconds with vibration settling after achieving speeds <40 mph. Dealership appointment made for 17 June 2021, suspension check.

Steering; Suspension

ODI #11404173

Incident: July 2, 2020 · Filed: March 22, 2021

WHILE DRIVING THIS TRUCK AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND HITTING A BUMP THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO BUT HOLD ON AND LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR TILL IT STOPS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS LOSS OF CONTROL AND HAVING TO SLOW DOWN MAKES IT LIKELY TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE HELP!!!!

Suspension; Engine

ODI #11397208

Incident: February 3, 2021 · Filed: February 21, 2021

EXHAUST MANIFOLDS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF MOTOR. DEATH WOBBLE IN FRONT SUSPENSION,FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. DRIVING ON INTERSTATE DOING 70 MPH

Engine

ODI #11360017

Incident: July 20, 2019 · Filed: September 19, 2020

THROWING A CODE FOR HIGH RAIL PRESSURE. VEHICLE IS STOCK WITH LESS THAN 90,000 MILES ON IT.

Steering; Suspension

ODI #11351340

Incident: June 9, 2020 · Filed: August 26, 2020

WHEN HITTING A ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD OR ESPECIALLY WHEN CROSSING A BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE TRUCK DEVELOPS A TERRIFYING, VIOLENT SHAKING/VIBRATION AND THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO SLOW DOWN TO 25 - 30MPH, WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAYS SURROUNDED BY OTHER VEHICLES. MY WIFE REFUSES TO RIDE IN THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER EXPERIENCING THE "DEATH WOBBLE".. THE TRUCK HAS HAD VARIOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS REPLACED WITH HIGH QUALITY AFTERMARKET PARTS INCLUDING SHOCK ABSORBERS AND STEERING DAMPER WITH NO CHANGE IN WHAT HAS BEEN CALLED THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AND DOES NOT HAPPEN EACH AND EVERY TIME WHEN HITTING A BUMP OR CROSSING A BRIDGE JOINT. MULTIPLE TECHNICIANS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM EVEN AT LOCATIONS WHERE IT HAPPENS FREQUENTLY.

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