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Ford F250 SD

2006–2010 only

419 classified complaints 1 recall

2006–2010 Ford F250 SD models have 419 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Shocks and struts, typically surfacing around 45,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006–2010 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford F250 SD report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006–2010 only

Shocks and struts · Suspension 82 complaints

Median onset: 45,000 miles. 1.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 82 complaints

Median onset: 58,000 miles.

Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 31 complaints

Median onset: 61,500 miles. 6.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 29 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 28 complaints

Median onset: 45,374 miles.

More common in older model years.

Diesel aftertreatment: DPF, EGR, DEF and SCR · Exhaust and emissions 23 complaints

Median onset: 44,800 miles. 4.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $1,360–$4,270 nationally.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 21 complaints

Median onset: 61,250 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 18 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006–2010 model years. See the full Ford F250 SD report for every year and full specs/safety data.