2010 Ford F-250 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,822miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Ford F-250, 7% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,822 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Since I have owned this truck from 2010 to current I have had problems with the exhaust manifolds and a transmission overflow relief valve. The exhaust manifolds keep popping the studs which allows fumes inside the truck upon a $2000.00 bill every time... This issue could cause the whole exhaust system to fall right out from under the truck while driving. The other issue is the trans overflow....everytime it happens it spits the fluid out all over the exhaust which causes a fire everytime. …”
NHTSA complaint #11083745, filed 2018-04, 100 miles“Twice I have taken my truck to the dealership for a tapping noise. The noise seems to occur when its really cold outside or vehicle hasn't been run for couple days. The noise lasts about 10 seconds than goes away. Of course dealership and Ford said the vehicle is within specifications. Yesterday, I noticed a strong burning smell like a clutch was going out, only problem is mine is an automatic. Truck only has 50k miles and I started having the tapping noise around 32k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10448492, filed 2012-02, 32,000 miles“Traveling on I-15 freeway in southern california, going 70 MPH on cruise. Head a loud bang , pulled over and saw damage to underside of vehicle and fluids leaking. Transfer case appeared to be split open. Towed to mojave Ford dealership in barstow california, where repairs were made. Description of findings is attached below. Problem seems to have originated in the 4wd system. Truck was in 2wd in the cab, however vacuum hubs were in 4wd. Mechanic stated that this is a problem with Ford trucks. No recall on file. Post repair, the truck still stays in 4wd when reverting to 2wd from the cab. …”
NHTSA complaint #11309015, filed 2020-02, 63,643 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10054755Jan 8, 2014Ford: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0713 and/or p0710 regarding torqshift transmission. Model 2008-2009 f-53 motorhome chassis, low…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 13 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 14 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 12 | 10% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 28 | 13% |
| 2000 | 23 | 7% |
| 1999 | 61 | 11% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 34 | 11% |
| 1996 | 19 | 11% |
| 1995 | 36 | 20% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 17 | 13% |
| 1992 | 26 | 22% |
| 1991 | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 | 11 | 10% |
| 1989 | 12 | 11% |
| 1988 | 7 | 11% |
| 1987 | 4 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford F-250
30 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford F-250
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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