2009 Ford F-250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-250 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 20th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford F-250. That ranks 20th out of 24 F-250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (32 complaints, 59%), typically at around 68,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 54owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Ford F-250 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 | 32 | 59% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 28 | 52% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 11% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 9% | 156,742 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 7% | 7,548 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 7% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | 15,750 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4% | 78,329 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | 57,948 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2% | 219,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 5,300 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 66,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Ford F-250 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Ford F-250.
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.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the cruise control was inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined…
While driving at freeway speeds (typically above 50mph) the vehicle will have extended steering oscillation (violent shaking of the steering wheel) after going over normal expansion joints in the roadway and other roadway bumps. It is impossible to control the vehicle steering when oscillations…
Driving and suddenly the entire vehicle will start to shake until slow or near complete stop. I think itâs called a death wobble
Motor gaskets leak oils and cracked and the other one is that when driving the truck it begins to shake aggressively and dangerously to where you can lose control
Was driving on the highway when my truck started shaking violently, had to pull over and check what was wrong, but no did not see anything wrong. Took it to the Ford dealership near me. Was told the tires were my problem had them replaced but the shaking continues. Ford does not have an explanation…
Other Ford F-250 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 F-250 | 142 | 0 |
| 2013 F-250 | 95 | 0 |
| 2012 F-250 | 266 | 1 |
| 2011 F-250 | 248 | 2 |
| 2010 F-250 | 73 | 0 |
| 2009 | 54 | 0 |
| 2008 F-250 | 196 | 7 |
| 2007 F-250 | 60 | 4 |
| 2006 F-250 | 221 | 4 |
| 2005 F-250 | 144 | 3 |
| 2004 F-250 | 154 | 2 |
| 2003 F-250 | 116 | 2 |
| 2002 F-250 | 156 | 2 |
| 2001 F-250 | 220 | 4 |
| 2000 F-250 | 326 | 5 |
| 1999 F-250 | 581 | 14 |
| 1998 F-250 | 56 | 6 |
| 1997 F-250 | 304 | 10 |
| 1996 F-250 | 176 | 4 |
| 1995 F-250 | 184 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-250?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, wheels problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 32 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Ford F-250?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Ford F-250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-250 model years, the 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.