2010 Ford F-350 SD Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 14%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,010miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Ford F-350 SD, 14% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,010 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.
“The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-350 SD. While the vehicle was parked and turned off, the engine compartment caught fire without warning. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10939476, filed 2017-01, 102,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-350 SD. While driving at 70 MPH, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the exhaust fuel temperature sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10746077, filed 2015-08, 67,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-350 SD. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook vigorously and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer were it was diagnosed that the steering gear assembly, stabilizer, and main gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was over the warranty and mileage. The failure mileage was approximately 70,020. .. Updated 12/22/16”
NHTSA complaint #10908140, filed 2016-09, 70,020 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that smoke was emitted from the exhaust as the vehicle went through regeneration. The contact was concerned because the smoke would block the roadway of the vehicles following behind him. The contact had been dealing with the issue since the vehicle was purchased. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 6,000 and the current mileage was 12,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10464115, filed 2012-07, 6,000 miles“Submission from constituent re issues with Ford f-350 truck (full document not imaged). The dealer had the consumers vehicle for 12 days. The vehicle was returned to him damaged. When he attempted to start the truck, there was metallic engine rattle. He shut the truck off and inspected the engine, but found no problem. As the consumer drove home, the truck stalled several times, the transmission would not shift properly and the steering wheel started to shake violently at 30 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10652253, filed 2014-11Related service bulletins
- 10056148May 30, 2014Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 rpm, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from engine. 2004-2013 f-150, f-250, f-350, expedition, mark lt, navigator.
- 10056338Apr 24, 2014Ford/lincoln: some trucks are experiencing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p2270 or p2272, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on. Model 2010-2011 ranger, 2010-2012 e series…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 2 | 14% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 12 | 11% |
| 2021 | 15 | 15% |
| 2020 | 14 | 7% |
| 2019 | 18 | 4% |
| 2018 | 7 | 3% |
| 2017 | 23 | 4% |
| 2016 | 22 | 11% |
| 2015 | 38 | 18% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 2 | 22% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 | 9 | 21% |
| 2010 | 7 | 14% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford F-350 SD
18 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford F-350 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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