2010 Ford F-250

Routine

Owners filed 73 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the steering. No safety recall has been issued.

When it fails
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80,331 milesMedian miles at failure

56 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 60,00075,000 miles.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Steering25
000
Suspension11
000
Engine8
010
Unknown or Other4
000
Electrical System4
011
Wheels3
000
Vehicle Speed Control2
000
Power Train2
000
Fuel System, Diesel2
000
Trailer Hitches1
101

What owners reported

Newest filings
Tires
Filed Feb 4, 2026FL

A shake or shimmy at 49 ,50 mph. Ase mechanic confirmed all four tires belts have shifted.

Fuel System, Diesel
Filed Jul 23, 202587,578 milesNM

The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while her husband was driving on the highway at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power, and the message “Service Vehicle Soon” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,578.

Steering
Filed Apr 30, 202585,000 milesGA

The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was play in the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E090000 (Steering, Suspension, Equipment). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Steering
Filed Apr 30, 2025TX

2010 F250 repeatably experienced violent shaking of the front wheels and steering at highway speeds (commonly referred to as "death wobble"). This shaking has been so violent that I had no control of the vehicle steering and had to abruptly brake and slow to a near stop in 75 mph traffic! Vehicle has 71K miles and has been very well maintained and garage kept (single owner). Substantial repairs have been made to replace steering dampener, track bar, drag link, and steering gear. Technician explained that all of these parts were severely damaged from the death wobble.

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Filed Oct 11, 2024143,000 milesNC

The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving, at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the fuel pump. The local dealer was contacted, who referred to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

Steering
Filed Jul 2, 2024TX

I have a 2010 Ford,F250 Super Duty 4wd. After hitting a "transition" bump on a feeder road to a hiway I encountered violent shaking of my front end. I was accelerating to hiway speed of 70mph but I was almost forced off the road at 60 so I slowed to 50mph. The front end was still shaking so I pulled over to inspect the wheels because it felt like they were loose. Nothing was obvious so I got back on the freeway and could not drive over 40 then. Even still it shook. I was about 60 miles from home on Saturday. I took the truck to my local shop and he informed me that it was the "death wobble"! I was unaware of this "safety issue" until then. There were 3 components on the front end that were replaced and the cost was $811.50!! There were no warning lights or buzzers before the incident and if I was not a cautious driver I would have certainly run off the road and, or, injured. No photos were taken or police reports but I do have an invoice. I feel something should be done about this especially if Ford is aware of the issue. If safety is a concern of theirs, they certainly do not live up to it! Along with the money and stress it is costing people. Ive called Ford CS and they told me there's nothing they can do.

Suspension
Filed May 11, 2024GA

When driving and hitting small cracks/holes/rough road the whole front of truck bounce and causes steering issues and also rough riding and also causes a really bad vibration.

Service Brakes
Filed Apr 29, 2024OK

See attached document for complaint

Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 21, 2024MO

I bought this truck 03/24/203 and driving next and the truck shook like serious crazy like violently crazy .I called Executive Auto Sales and he said it’s what you called death wobble… wtf. But he insisted it’s and easy fix, I changed what he said and slow down. This morning it almost cause a trained wrecked on rush scared the shit trying to slow down and moved to side… Freaking scary Hope didn’t re injured my neck and back … smh. Freaking scary for me and everyone else….

Electrical System
Filed Dec 4, 202369,000 milesPA

The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact connected the battery to a battery charger to charge the battery so that he could drive the vehicle to the local auto store to purchase a new battery. The contact stated when he connected the new battery, he noticed there was no electrical power. The contact stated that the power switch for the windows and the doors were inoperable. The contact also stated the turn signals, and all the lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed electrical junction box and corroded wires. The contact was informed that the electrical junction box and wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle due to an electrical fire risk. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

Fuel System, Diesel
Filed Jun 28, 2023101,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and stalled, but independently regained motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with fuel system failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

Steering
Filed Mar 9, 2023AR

At about 45 mph front end will start shakin and have to come almost a stop then resume down road I havesteering arn, tierod ends replace, front end align by front specialist and still doing this also tires were rotated.Ford did all work except independent wheel alignment. No insurane notified.

Steering
Filed Sep 16, 2022CA

The vehicle has been experiencing a death wobble in the front suspension for about 2 years. I have had regular maintenance of the vehicle at a local ford dealership. The first incident occurred shortly after I had the vehicle serviced for oil change and tire rotation. I was driving about 75 mph on the I-5 freeway and ran over a transition in the road from blacktop to cement, the entire front end began to violently shake. I slowed down and pulled over and didnt notice anything out of the ordinary, so I continued on. About 30 miles further, I hit a small pothole in the road with the driver side front tire, and the entire front end again began to violently shake. I slowed down and moved to the right, and when I reached about 40 mph, the shaking stopped. I took the vehicle to capistrano ford and they said some bushings were worn, so they replaced them. When I picked the vehicle up and started driving on the freeway, the violent shaking occurred again. I returned the vehicle to capistrano ford, and they said they could not duplicate the problem. I had them rotate the tires back to their original positions and did not have another incident for several months. Then, the violent shaking occurred once again, so I returned the vehicle to capistrano ford, and had the shocks replaced. They inspected the suspension but did not recommend any other parts be replaced. The violent shaking has continued to occur, and has recently become more frequent. The vehicle has about 106,000 miles, is in

Suspension
Filed Jul 25, 2022OK

Driving down the road, hit a bump in road, and front end began to shake so hard that I lost control of the truck and ended up on side of the road. Began to try and drive the truck home (less than 5 miles away), it began to shake 2 more times. Called dealership, they stated it was a "Death Wobble"...but they don't fix them or correct the issue. I would have to pay for it myself.

Suspension
Filed May 31, 2022TX

When driving at highway speeds, the front end steering wheels will violently begin wo wobble and shake to a severe level that will cause the truck to loss control if the driver does not immediately slow its speed by braking. This action that must be taken to bring the truck back into control is dangerous at highway speeds as other traffic is behind or next to your truck. This has occurred numerous times, with the first time replacing all four tires and over the past several years has created dis-pleasurable driving. This manufacture defect by FORD must be corrected as many lives are a risk due to an engineering problem with the front suspension.

Suspension › Front
Filed Apr 27, 202246,000 milesMD

The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway and shook violently almost causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed and the contact pulled off the roadway. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was then driven to the residence. The local dealer was contacted but an appointment was not yet scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.

Suspension
Filed Feb 10, 2022MD

When driving over 50 miles per hour, on highways especially, the front end of the truck and steering wheel starts to shake uncontrollably and I have to immediately slow down and/or pull off the road. This is very dangerous considering there are numerous tractor trailers and other vehicles on the highway. It's often impossible to pull over when needed and I am fearful for my life. It has been happening for at least 6 months if not longer.

Steering
Filed Feb 7, 2022WA

While travel on the highway at 70 mph upon hitting a bump my steering wheel and front end of the truck began to violently shake. I applied my brake and pulled to the side of the highway the shaking stopped. I inspected the vehicle finding nothing visually wrong. I continued my trip having the violent shaking occur twice more before the conclusion of my trip.

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Oct 24, 2021FL

Alternator caught fire.

Steering
Filed May 24, 2021MA

Unknown. difficulty steering, violent shaking of steering and wheels. already replaced steering contol box, tie rods, had alignment, new wheels. feesl like death wobbles at any speed.

20 of 73 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 1999
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
2014142010Routine
201395010Routine
2012266150Above average
2011248230Above average
2010 — this page73020Routine
200954110Routine
2008195841Fatalities reported
200760700Routine
2006221750Above average
2005144530Routine
2004154740Routine
2003116781Fatalities reported
2002156791Fatalities reported
20012209244Fatalities reported
200032610147Fatalities reported
199958119132Fatalities reported
199856910Routine
199730414190Above average
19961765250High concern
19951844170Routine
199412310230High concern
1993130940Routine
1992119761Fatalities reported
1991107790Routine
19901117140Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Most recent recall on file: none. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.