Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Ford F-250 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Ford F-250 SD has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 32 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20E090000 Steering May Lock Up NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 13 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 11 complaints
- Suspension 9 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
Of the 32 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 32 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Ford F-250 SD has a below-average rating due to a significant number of steering and engine complaints. The single recall involving a potential steering lock further supports these concerns. Limited data on other components suggests potential variation in reliability that warrants caution.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake inspection and service
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system check
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Spark plug replacement
- Fuel system cleaning
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering stiffness
- Engine misfire
- Suspension noise
- Transmission slipping
- Brake pedal vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Ford F-250 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.