KnownCarProblems2009 Ford F-250 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford F-250, most often about the steering (59% of complaints, typically around 68,000 miles). It is 15th of 15 F-250 model years by number of complaints.
Complaints54
Recalls0
Crashes reported0
Fires reported1
Injuries reported0
Most common 2009 Ford F-250 problems
Steering
32 complaints · 59%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: gear box (other than rack and pinion).
I own a 2009 Ford f250 super duty 4x4 after hitting a small bump in the rd. At 50 MPH the whole cab of my truck, the steering wheel and the tires started shaking violently!!!!!!!!!!! Back and forth. The truck veered in to the opposite lane. I had to slam on the brakes to slow the truck down to regain control. I truly…
I got onto highway 45 from 517. While switching lanes, my steering wheel felt like a child's toy. There was no steering whatsoever. I instinctively applied the brake. My truck was weaving from middle lane to the fast lane and finally I was in one lane when I came to a complete stop and placed it in park. At this point…
Suspension
28 complaints · 52%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
While driving on a highway at 65-70 miles per hour, if your front tires hit a small bump, especially on curves, the pickup front end wil go into an uncontollable wobble and you must immediately hit your brakes to get it to come to an almost dead stop before it will quit. You can end up in the other lane or cause the…
I was driving on the highway, hit a bump and the front tires started to hop, increasing in intensity the entire time. The experience was very scary, and I felt like I was going to loose control of the vehicle. I had to pull over on the side of the highway, very carefully, since I had hardly no control of the vehicle…
Wheels and tires
10 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 69,500 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt.
Driving highway speed, after hitting rough area, front end starts to shake violently causing almost loss of control. Took to Ford dealer in laredo, tx and was repaired. This lasted about 8 months and problem arose again as I was driving the interstate in ms. Took to local repair and had king pin[?] replaced but didn't…
I was driving on the highway, hit a bump and the front tires started to hop, increasing in intensity the entire time. The experience was very scary, and I felt like I was going to loose control of the vehicle. I had to pull over on the side of the highway, very carefully, since I had hardly no control of the vehicle…
Engine
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles.
Engine fire in my 2009 f250. I was driving along and started to see smoke and went to stop and pull over. When I went to apply the brakes they were hard to push and barely stopped the vehicle. The back tire locked up and skidded on the grass, but the front tire did nothing evident. There were burning flames dropping…
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 that the fuel pump…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 7%While driving on a highway at 65-70 miles per hour, if your front tires hit a small bump, especially on curves, the pickup front end wil go into an uncontollable wobble and you must immediately hit your brakes to get it to come to an almost dead stop before it will quit. You can end up in the other lane or cause the…
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-250 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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-250
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-250?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (32 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); suspension (28 complaints, typically around 88,000 miles); wheels and tires (10 complaints, typically around 69,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Ford F-250 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Ford F-250. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Ford F-250?
- It is 15th of 15 F-250 model years by number of complaints, with 54 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.