2009 Ford F-350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-350 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 18th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford F-350. That ranks 18th out of 24 F-350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (18 complaints, 64%), typically at around 142,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 28owner complaints
- 2safety 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 18 | 64% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 50% | 168,714 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 18% | 139,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 14% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 7% | 95,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 7% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 7% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 156,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 4% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Ford F-350 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's 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: PJ's has notified 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 August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
Electrical system
Problem: Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Monroe will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact Monroe at 1-608-328-8127.
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.
Yes the steering wheels are coming loose on all these trucks. Customers are having to fix their own steering wheels because there are no recalls. I don't believe steering wheels should be coming loose. The only thing they've done to fix it is make it easier to fix on the newer models.
My truck has the death wobble for the second time. I took it to Red McCombs Ford in San Antonio, Texas and they charged me to fix what is an inherently bad design flaw in the F350 that I own. The wobble stopped and has now reappeared. The death wobble is real. I want it fixed for free or I want…
When I hit a bump at between 55 and up, the Truck develops a death wobble even after having all the steering components, including ball joints, tie, rod ends, stabilizer, bar, shocks, replaced
While traveling at 65 mph, the truck crossed a separator strip resulting in loss of steering control. Vehicle steering wheel began violently "shaking" left to right and began to swerve violently in an area of heavy traffic. The vehicle was towing a 37 ft. 5th wheel at the time of the incident and I…
Death wobble when hitting any bump whilr going over 55
Other Ford F-350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 F-350 | 91 | 0 |
| 2013 F-350 | 76 | 1 |
| 2012 F-350 | 149 | 4 |
| 2011 F-350 | 136 | 4 |
| 2010 F-350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 28 | 2 |
| 2008 F-350 | 131 | 8 |
| 2007 F-350 | 36 | 3 |
| 2006 F-350 | 145 | 3 |
| 2005 F-350 | 114 | 3 |
| 2004 F-350 | 159 | 2 |
| 2003 F-350 | 90 | 2 |
| 2002 F-350 | 116 | 2 |
| 2001 F-350 | 160 | 5 |
| 2000 F-350 | 304 | 4 |
| 1999 F-350 | 413 | 12 |
| 1998 F-350 | 12 | 1 |
| 1997 F-350 | 155 | 3 |
| 1996 F-350 | 130 | 3 |
| 1995 F-350 | 134 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-350?
Owners most often report suspension, steering, wheels problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Ford F-350?
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-350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-350 model years, the 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.