2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11397208 (filed 02/21/2021): “Exhaust manifolds cracked on both sides of motor. death wobble in front suspension,four wheel drive. driving on interstate doing 70 mph…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11360017 (filed 09/19/2020): “Throwing a code for high rail pressure. vehicle is stock with less than 90,000 miles on it.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10939476 (filed 01/03/2017): “Tl* 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…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
- NHTSA complaints API: F-350 REGULAR CAB 2010
- NHTSA complaints API: F-350 SUPERCAB 2010
- NHTSA complaints API: F-350 SUPERCREW 2010
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