AI Damage2010 Ford Super Duty: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Ford Super Duty filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 13% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 13% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 13% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 13% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 13% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (13% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford super duty. While driving 20 mph and turning on a bend, the entire ignition lock cylinder fractured without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (lithia ford lincoln of boise [address], boise, [ZIP]) where it was diagnosed that the locking pin fractured and needed to be…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 (na) ford super duty. On several occasions, while driving, the contact was unable to see the instrument panel during the daylight. The contact mentioned that the instrument panel looked polaroid during the daylight. The dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not diagnosed.
I was driving 75 mph in heavy traffic on interstate 69 between sheppard and cleveland texas and the vehicle stalled and died in the inside lane. When I tried to restart the vehicle it was flashing a green wrench and would only restart in a reduced power mode.
While driving on a rural country road less than 40 mph I had a catastrophic loss of steering. Although I immediately braked, there was no directional change available through the steering wheel.
Both radiator hose needing to be replaced at same time dealer states ford knows about issue and change to a dual o ring design but doesn't warranty it. 846.48 to repair a defect ford know s is wrong.
I began to have intermittent brake problems (no stopping) the problem increased until I was almost unable to stop the vehicle ( at 15 mph ) with all my weight on the pedal ( all 240 pounds of me). I had the truck towed to the dealer ship (harper motors mid city ford in eureka ca.) it has been there for two days.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,899 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Super Duty has 5 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 8, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Super Duty?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (13%), rust, corrosion (13%), stalls while driving (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Ford Super Duty?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2010 Ford Super Duty from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2010 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.