2009 Ford F-150 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (52) · Engine (30) · Steering (26)
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288 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Structure:body:door 2011-02-01 · campaign 11V049000 · 280,946 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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 EM
Service bulletins (58)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Wheels 2024-07-24 · TSB 24-2188 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 22-2219 to update the parts list and service procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel a
Equipment 2024-04-24 · SSM 52476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
all accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. if the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicle s owner during initial delivery. unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad,
Structure 2023-04-04 · SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2000-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. it is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (vin) from a different vehicle. most modules on these affe
Power Train 2022-06-21 · TSB 22-2219 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. this may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (iwe). to correct this condition, follow the service procedure
Wheels 2020-10-16 · TSB 20-2307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 vehicles equipped with tod transfer cases may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. this may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (iwe). to correct this condition, follow the service procedur
Showing the 6 most recent of 58 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-08 · Structure:body“this vehicle has been a lemon ever since we purchased it new. to start the 3rd brake light would always leak during rain and ruined the headliner took it back to andy mohr ford were we purchased approx 25 times for this issue. then we have had oil leaks about a year after purchase and it still leaks. third the fender wells are rusting. and also a…”
2026-01-06 · Engine · 201,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact's son owned a 2009 ford f-150. the contact stated that while approximately 10 mph, he observed smoke emanating from the glove box and the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact steered the vehicle to the side of the road, and he observed a small fire by the accelerator pedal. the contact exited the vehicle and opened the ho…”
2025-12-05 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · 129,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. additionally, the abs and tpms warning lights were illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle slowed down; however, the brake pedal needed to be depressed to the flo…”
2025-06-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 183,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 ford f-150. the contact stated while 45 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and waited for towing assistance to tow the vehicle to the residence. an independent mechanic was contacted. the vehicle was taken to the independent mec…”
2025-06-06 · Service Brakes“my pickup truck at only 23 thousand miles in the engine, it's module went bad and brake and abs lights came on on the dashboard. i took the car to the dealer and they said that i have to replace it and they are charging me 5,400 dollars. they said that some 2009 f150 module were bad from factory, but there's not recalls for it to be fixed by them. …”
2025-06-03 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 60,000 mi“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 vehicle responded as needed. the co…”
2025-05-23 · Air Bags“my airbag warning light came on. the dealer found 2 codes and replaced the parts. when they were done another code came up for weight sensor which is the seat frame. i was told that the part has been discontinued. i have searched for an aftermarket part with no luck. i purchased a used seat but it was not compatible i have a16 year old truck. the…”
2024-04-26 · Engine · 115,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 ford f-150. the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the engine rattled. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the failure recurred. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the cam phasers needed to be…”
2023-11-08 · Steering · 128,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 ford f-150. the contact stated that while his son was driving at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel detached. the driver was able to reattach the steering wheel and safely pull over. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact called the local dealer, who referred him to an independent mechanic for assistance…”
2023-07-18 · Unknown Or Other“ac electric wiring becomes hot and only blows at 1 speed, also with time has become corroded diplaying a live open wire under passanger area, seems it is the following block heater cable splice connector may corrode prolonged corrosion of the connector may cause a resistive short, overheating or melting the wiring and increasing the risk of a fire…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.