2010 Ford F-250 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,136miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Ford F-250 SD, 9% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,136 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving at highway speeds for at least 15-20 minutes, then when you slow down or come to a stop. The problem manifests itself. Engine begins to hesitate, sputter, shake and leads to a total loss of power and begins to blow tons of white smoke, I , mean a cloud of smoke. This happens every time it is humid or raining out and even in between. It has happened from day one. Just picture this scenario playing out, as you attempt to cross a busy intersection, passing or getting on a highway, pulling a trailer and climbing a hill or mountain totally dangerous condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #10351986, filed 2010-08, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10160931May 10, 2019On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was…
- 10205022Dec 15, 2015Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
- 10056196May 1, 2014Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion…
- 10044125Mar 27, 2012Ford: some 2009- 2011 e-series, f-super duty-f-53 motorhome and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles equipped with a torqshift transmission may exhibit mil with dtcs p0751, p0730…
- 10041245Mar 7, 2011Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There are multiple problems with the vehicle. Possibliy including: malfunction light on, runs rough, reduced…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10039072Jan 1, 2011Ford: there may be a loss of power, hesitation, surge, or lack of throttle response while driving. The brake over accelerator feature may be activating.
- 10034712Sep 23, 2010Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Catalyst y pipe warranty extension.. In some of the affected vehicles, certain vehicle operating conditions…
- 10032625Apr 1, 2010Ford: shudder or vibration on acceleration, especially when loaded. Some super duty vehicles with single rear wheels (srw) and dual rear wheel (drw) may exhibit an excessive…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 7 | 18% |
| 2023 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 22 | 17% |
| 2021 | 25 | 15% |
| 2020 | 77 | 29% |
| 2019 | 46 | 4% |
| 2018 | 16 | 4% |
| 2017 | 25 | 2% |
| 2016 | 14 | 5% |
| 2015 | 19 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 8% |
| 2013 | 2 | 10% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 8% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 16 | 5% |
| 2004 | 21 | 8% |
| 2003 | 20 | 11% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 45 | 16% |
| 2000 | 21 | 9% |
| 1999 | 23 | 9% |
| 1997 | 8 | 21% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford F-250 SD
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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