2009 Ford F-350 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-350 SD years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 24th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford F-350 SD. That ranks 24th out of 32 F-350 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 16%), typically at around 13,058 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Ford F-350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 16% | 13,058 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 16% | 144,975 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 16% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 16% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 11% | 31,525 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | 9,275 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | 3,756 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 6,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 5 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 5,112 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 10,300 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 5 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 144,975 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Ford F-350 SD recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 super duty vehicles modified by Palfleet and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Palfleet will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2014. Owners may contact Palfleet customer service at 1- 502-376-2458.
Equipment
Problem: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-July 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
Equipment
Problem: Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Stahl will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact Stahl customer service at 1-800-277-8245, or Muncie at 1-800-367-7867.
Equipment; engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Problem: Somerset Welding & Steel, doing business as J&J Truck equipment (J&J), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis with 6.8L gasoline engines modified by J&J to be equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Somerset will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began August 2014. Owner's may contact Somerset customer service at 1-800-777-2671.
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.
When driving about 55 mph and hit a bump front end shakes violently. (known as the death wobble). Has happened 3 times in past month. We will be taking it to mechanic. Afraid to drive it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-350 sd equipped with continental conti pro (na) tires, size: 275/6518 (na). While the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance, the technician informed the contact that there was a bubble on the tread of the front driver side tire. There was little tread…
Hit road bump & the 'death wobble' occurred causing the truck to shake uncontrollably & force us to the side of the road. I took it to ford dealership & they quoted me over $7k to fix virtually everything suspension related. I took it 2 local diesel mechanics who eventually fixed it after replacing…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-350 SD EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH RUGGED TERRAIN T/A TIRES, TIRE SIZE LT 285/65/R20 AND DOT NUMBER [redacted]. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT…
I am the original owner of a 2009 ford f350 srw diesel crew cab. At approximately 70,000 miles i began to experience a strong front end vibration; death wobble. When i go over uneven roads at speeds above 55 mph. The vibration is so great that the steering wheel requires a tight hold to keep…
Other Ford F-350 SD years
← 2008 F-350 SD · 2010 F-350 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-350 SD | 7 | 5 |
| 2025 F-350 SD | 14 | 6 |
| 2024 F-350 SD | 44 | 3 |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 41 | 15 |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 112 | 17 |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 98 | 14 |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 189 | 15 |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 467 | 11 |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 202 | 9 |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 573 | 13 |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 209 | 3 |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 208 | 3 |
| 2014 F-350 SD | 7 | 4 |
| 2013 F-350 SD | 9 | 9 |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 29 | 9 |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 43 | 7 |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 50 | 6 |
| 2009 | 19 | 4 |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 101 | 0 |
| 2007 F-350 SD | 25 | 1 |
| 2006 F-350 SD | 127 | 1 |
| 2005 F-350 SD | 217 | 3 |
| 2004 F-350 SD | 130 | 2 |
| 2003 F-350 SD | 132 | 4 |
| 2002 F-350 SD | 124 | 3 |
| 2001 F-350 SD | 158 | 2 |
| 2000 F-350 SD | 157 | 2 |
| 1999 F-350 SD | 142 | 2 |
| 1998 F-350 SD | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 F-350 SD | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 F-350 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 F-350 SD | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-350 SD?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Ford F-350 SD?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Ford F-350 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-350 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.