Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Ford F-550 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Ford F-550 SD has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V360000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V336000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V328000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V327000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V379000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V382000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V307000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Ford F-550 SD has recurring issues with equipment recalls, particularly related to PTO assemblies and oil leakage, which may pose safety risks. Owner complaints are minimal but notable in the powertrain and engine areas, reflecting potential reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTO assembly | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| Power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$1,800 | common |
| Engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | 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 change every 6 months
- Replace air filter annually
- Transmission fluid every 30,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 15,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 40,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Oil leaks near PTO
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Decreased fuel efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Ford F-550 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.