2009 Ford F-150 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-150 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 28th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 324 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford F-150. That ranks 28th out of 33 F-150 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (54 complaints, 17%), typically at around 36,370 miles. Complaints mention 28 crashes, 8 fires, 21 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 324owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 28complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Ford F-150 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 54 | 17% | 36,370 | “foot off” (20%) | — |
| Electrical System | 46 | 14% | 66,350 | — | — |
| Engine | 42 | 13% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 34 | 10% | 36,834 | — | — |
| Power Train | 33 | 10% | 38,673 | — | — |
| Steering | 29 | 9% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 8% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 4% | 18,750 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 4% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 13 | 4% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 4% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 4% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 3% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 3% | 71,195 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 3% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 9 | 3% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 2% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 2% | 147,042 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 2% | 42,682 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | 54,936 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% | 17,525 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 1% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 186,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Ford F-150 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body:door
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 f-150 vehicles manufactured from january 18, 2008, through november 30, 2009. The interior door handle housing embossment retaining the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage resulting in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully stowed position.
Risk: In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open.
Fix: Owners will be initially notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer if any interior door handle is loose or fails to return to the stowed position after activation for replacement of the affect module. Once parts become available, owners will be renotified and instructed to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer for inspection of each interior door handle. Depending on the results of the inspection, the dealer will either add a spring embossment reinforcement or replace the interior door handle module free of charge. The safety recall began on february 10, 2011. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Ford is recalling 8,735 my 2009 f-150 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the brake stop lamp switch may be improperly adjusted. This may result in a delay in brake stop lamp illumination when the brake pedal is depressed. In situations of very mild brake application, the brake stop lamps may not illuminate.
Risk: Delay or loss of brake stop lamp function may increase the risk of an accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and have the brake stop lamp switch removed and reinstalled which will provide proper adjustment. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The recall began on may 13, 2009. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 or through the internet at www.ownerconnection.com.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This vehicle has been a lemon ever since we purchased it new. To start the 3rd brake light would always leak during rain and ruined the headliner took it back to andy mohr ford were we purchased approx 25 times for this issue. Then we have had oil leaks about a year after purchase and it still…
The contact's son owned a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while approximately 10 MPH, he observed smoke emanating from the glove box and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact steered the vehicle to the side of the road, and he observed a small fire by the accelerator…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. Additionally, the ABS and TPMS warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle slowed down…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated while 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and waited for towing assistance to tow the vehicle to the residence. An independent mechanic was…
My pickup truck at only 23 thousand miles in the engine, it's module went bad and brake and ABS lights came on on the dashboard. I took the car to the dealer and they said that I have to replace it and they are charging me 5,400 dollars. They said that some 2009 F150 module were bad from factory…
Other Ford F-150 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 F-150 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 F-150 | 12 | 5 |
| 2025 F-150 | 107 | 13 |
| 2024 F-150 | 193 | 11 |
| 2023 F-150 | 413 | 13 |
| 2022 F-150 | 597 | 23 |
| 2021 F-150 | 1,028 | 29 |
| 2020 F-150 | 736 | 11 |
| 2019 F-150 | 1,336 | 9 |
| 2018 F-150 | 2,318 | 18 |
| 2017 F-150 | 1,449 | 17 |
| 2016 F-150 | 2,074 | 13 |
| 2015 F-150 | 1,729 | 13 |
| 2014 F-150 | 1,537 | 8 |
| 2013 F-150 | 2,989 | 3 |
| 2012 F-150 | 1,783 | 4 |
| 2011 F-150 | 2,191 | 6 |
| 2010 F-150 | 843 | 1 |
| 2009 | 324 | 2 |
| 2008 F-150 | 369 | 1 |
| 2007 F-150 | 488 | 2 |
| 2006 F-150 | 585 | 4 |
| 2005 F-150 | 1,112 | 3 |
| 2004 F-150 | 2,029 | 5 |
| 2003 F-150 | 423 | 4 |
| 2002 F-150 | 821 | 2 |
| 2001 F-150 | 1,236 | 8 |
| 2000 F-150 | 1,075 | 6 |
| 1999 F-150 | 1,044 | 7 |
| 1998 F-150 | 1,381 | 8 |
| 1997 F-150 | 2,758 | 14 |
| 1996 F-150 | 324 | 2 |
| 1995 F-150 | 626 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-150?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 54 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Ford F-150?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Ford F-150 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-150 model years, the 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.