KnownCarProblems2009 Ford F-350 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford F-350, most often about the suspension (64% of complaints, typically around 142,000 miles). It is 14th of 14 F-350 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2009 Ford F-350 problems
Suspension
18 complaints · 64%Half of these problems showed up before 142,000 miles.
Front tires suspension bounces like a basket ball uncontrollably at high speed (60 MPH+) if you hit a chug hole on street.. Will definitely cause head on collision and injury or death. You have to almost come to a complete stop to make the suspension stop bouncing.
When I hit a rough patch in the road with the front left side, I get a violent shaking in the front end and almost loose control. Control is regained when you slow to 5-10mph. I have had this issue for awhile and have had the front end inspected with no defects. After doing some research, this condition has a name…
Steering
14 complaints · 50%Half of these problems showed up before 168,500 miles.
The first item I have had issue with and continue to have issue with is the phenomenon referred to as death wobble that is traceable to steering components and potentially suspension. There is no clear solution and a known problem that Ford does nothing about the second problem is another known problem at Ford the…
I received a letter from Ford motor company concerning my pickup truck listed in complaint. It addressed issues with steering and front wheel vibrations and oscillations on the vehicle. However, it just gives suggestions such as checking proper inflation of tires, etc. However, in the last 2-3 years, I have spent an…
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 25%The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-350 equipped with capitol tires cl24757-245/70/r17. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the front passenger tire exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that nothing was found that impacted the original tire. The technician then…
Pulling my lincoln rushmore 5th wheel, I had three separate blowouts on my 5th wheel. Once on way out to campground and two lost coming home. Camper was built in 2014 and I have less then 1500 miles on these new goodyear marathon st 235/80r16 tires. The tread separated from the tire on all three at speeds from 65…
Engine
4 complaints · 14%Came up to stoplight, applied brake, engine would not slow down. Put truck in park, engine continued at 4krpm. Pressed accelerator and engine returned to normal. 4th time this happened since I bought vehicle new. Ford dealer says code doesn't show up and can't do anything. I have driven 75,000 miles and this is third…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle abnormally decelerated to 20 MPH and the check engine light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. A mechanic recommended that the vct phasers be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on three occasions…
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-350 recalls
Equipment
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: electrical system
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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-350
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-350?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (18 complaints, typically around 142,000 miles); steering (14 complaints, typically around 168,500 miles); wheels and tires (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Ford F-350 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 13, 2014 (equipment). 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-350?
- It is 14th of 14 F-350 model years by number of complaints, with 28 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.