2009 Ford F-250 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-250 SD years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 26th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford F-250 SD. That ranks 26th out of 32 F-250 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (7 complaints, 30%), typically at around 87,009 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Ford F-250 SD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 30% | 87,009 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 30% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 22% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 13% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 9% | 30,739 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 4% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 9,880 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | 30,507 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 4% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | 76,017 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Ford F-250 SD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Ford F-250 SD.
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.
My f-250 has had every brake caliper lock up and cause total brake system failure and repair. Starting at 40k miles it is out of warranty but there is an obvious defect in the design if every caliper has had this problem. My shop did a repair history search and found that the 2009s had a higher…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-250 sd. While driving 55 mph over a pothole, the vehicle started to shake violently without warning. Once the speed was reduced, the vehicle stopped shaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replaced the track bar, ball joint, bushing, and the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was unstable shook and vibrated excessively with an extreme wobble. The dealer was notified of the failure and was unable to provide a repair solution to prevent the failure. The contact took the vehicle…
We own a 2009 ford f250 super duty 4x4, with low miles (21478). This vehicle has run great since we purchased it new. As we were driving, the engine began to run poorly and loose power. The engine light then came on. The mechanic scanner the engine codes p0012-p0018-p0022-p0341-p052d, indicating…
Hit a small bump and truck shakes violently. Shaking does not stop until vehicle is slowed down or completely stopped. It has happened 14 times at speeds ranging from 40 mph to 75 mph. Alignment is fine, tires balanced and at 50% life, new shocks, new steering damper and suspension components show…
Other Ford F-250 SD years
← 2008 F-250 SD · 2010 F-250 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-250 SD | 9 | 6 |
| 2025 F-250 SD | 17 | 7 |
| 2024 F-250 SD | 40 | 4 |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 43 | 16 |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 126 | 17 |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 166 | 12 |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 266 | 14 |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 1,165 | 11 |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 398 | 9 |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 1,155 | 14 |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 290 | 3 |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 296 | 2 |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 26 | 0 |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 57 | 0 |
| 2011 F-250 SD | 122 | 0 |
| 2010 F-250 SD | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 F-250 SD | 141 | 0 |
| 2007 F-250 SD | 54 | 1 |
| 2006 F-250 SD | 274 | 1 |
| 2005 F-250 SD | 295 | 3 |
| 2004 F-250 SD | 254 | 2 |
| 2003 F-250 SD | 178 | 4 |
| 2002 F-250 SD | 245 | 3 |
| 2001 F-250 SD | 288 | 2 |
| 2000 F-250 SD | 233 | 2 |
| 1999 F-250 SD | 249 | 2 |
| 1998 F-250 SD | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 F-250 SD | 39 | 2 |
| 1996 F-250 SD | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 F-250 SD | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-250 SD?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Ford F-250 SD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Ford F-250 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-250 SD model years, the 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.