KnownCarProblems2009 Ford F-150 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 324 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford F-150, most often about the speed control (17% of complaints, typically around 36,500 miles). It is 24th of 27 F-150 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2009 Ford F-150 problems
Speed control
54 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 36,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
While merging onto the interstate I accelerated to 65-70 MPH. Once on the interstate I let off of the accelerator but the truck continuted acceleration up to 90mph while holding at 4000 rpms. Brakes were applied to help control the vehicle speed while I shifted to neutral and pulled into the emergncy lane. Once…
I was entering an on-ramp onto the interstate and accelerating at the time. As I was nearing the end of the ramp, I felt the truck was traveling faster than I had intended. I removed my foot off of the accelerator only to hear the engine revving and watched the speedometer continue to climb. I was traveling between…
Engine
51 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Exhaust manifold leak due to broken exhaust manifold to head bolts. On cold start there is a moderately loud exhaust leak that diminishes as the engine heats up. Vehicle was stationary and parked when first noticed.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that he heard an abnormal noise from the vehicle and noticed that the exhaust manifold was cracked and was leaking. The contact was an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the manifold needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
Electrical
46 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel.
Approaching an yellow light at approximately 35 MPH I hit the gas pedal hard for passing gear. The accelerator stuck, the engine roaring, I had to step as hard as possible to stop the truck so I would not hit the vehicle in front of me. Engine would not stop accelerating forcing me to turn off the truck. Shocked, I…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. While attempting to start the vehicle, it cranked but failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to future Ford lincoln (650 automall dr, roseville, ca 95661, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced.…
Brakes
39 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds and making sharp turns, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and depressed the brake pedal until the…
I turned my truck on after it sat overnight and the ABS and emergency brake lights were illuminated on the dash cluster. Took the truck into a local part store and had a obd2 reader hooked up and it pulled ABS control module code. I took into a auto shop and they were pull the code and decipher what the actual problem…
Body and structure
34 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Dropped off vehicle with Ford dealership service adviser and proceeded to waiting area. Vehicle had a steady yellow engine light indicating service is required. Five minutes later, loud engine racing noise, tires squealing and crash impact sound from service bay area. Knowing it was my truck, I went out to the service…
When opening the left rear door from inside while it is stationary, the handle does not return to the stowed position after opening the door unless it is pushed manually. The vehicle was brought to the dealer to investigate this issue in addition to another unrelated issue. The dealer was notified that this issue…
Transmission
33 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 38,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated the transmission had been exhibiting problems since the vehicle was purchased. The contact stated that he was taking the vehicle to the dealer for the forth time for transmission failures. The dealer advised that the manufacturer was using a different type of…
Dropped off vehicle with Ford dealership service adviser and proceeded to waiting area. Vehicle had a steady yellow engine light indicating service is required. Five minutes later, loud engine racing noise, tires squealing and crash impact sound from service bay area. Knowing it was my truck, I went out to the service…
Steering
29 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 57,500 miles.
Power steering hydraulic hose leaking, causing power steering pump to whine & cavitate,& will eventually ruin the power steering pump, dealer says the hose is on national back order, 3700 customers are waiting for this part. Drive at your own risk, when the pump fails you go to manual steering instantly and could lose…
Power steering hose is leaking fluid. Multiple dealers have stated that the part is on back order and fulfillment of a replacement order will take anywhere from several weeks to almost a year based on previous experiences they've had. They also stated that Ford ordered dealers to stop selling any hoses they currently…
Fuel system
22 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system.
My 2009 Ford f150 suffers engine stall when stopping in traffic. There are no diagnostic indications (engine light, codes stored). It has a "lifetime" fuel filter, so it cannot be changed. When the engine stalls, power steering and power brakes are lost, resulting in possibility of rolling into oncoming traffic. I…
The fan blower speed control stuck on high only and was replaced 09/2011. The vehicle kept stalling out upon deceleration going down the road. With loss of power steering and power brakes when this happens. Could be going 30 MPH or 60 MPH. When get motor is started again it usually runs rough. The left oxygen sensor…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Ford F-150 recalls
Body and structure: door
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 be
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: switch
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2009 Ford F-150
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-150?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (54 complaints, typically around 36,500 miles); engine (51 complaints, typically around 81,000 miles); electrical (46 complaints, typically around 66,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Ford F-150 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 1, 2011 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Ford F-150?
- It is 24th of 27 F-150 model years by number of complaints, with 324 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.