Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Ford F-450 Super Duty
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Ford F-450 Super Duty has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V507000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V496000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V494000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 1 complaint
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $14,000–$19,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Ford F-450 Super Duty has a high reliability rating due to a low number of reported recalls mainly involving equipment modifications and one tire-related complaint. No major powertrain or structural issues have been reported.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid servicing
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake pad inspection
- Battery and electrical check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Oil leaks around PTO area
- Overheating issues
- Exhaust smoke
- Vibration at high speeds
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Ford F-450 Super Duty at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.