2009 Ford F-250 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (19) · Steering (9) · Wheels (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
44 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Tires:tread/Belt 2011-03-15 · campaign 11T002000 · 390,657 vehicles
Defect: CONTINENTAL TIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN CONTITRAC TR TIRES, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S OUTLINE WHITE LETTERS AND BLACK SIDEWALL, AND CONTITRAC, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S, BLACK SIDEWALL, PRODUCED FROM MAY 6, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2008, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 FORD F-250 AND F-350 TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE TIRES MAY EXPERIENCE UNEVEN WEAR, VIBRATION, OR PARTICULARLY UNDER CONDITIONS OF OVERLOADING OR UNDER INFLATION IN HIGH AMBIENT
Risk: SEPARATION OF THE BELT EDGES COULD LEAD TO TREAD BELT SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: CONTINENTAL TIRE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-799-2168.
Service bulletins (13)
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.
Steering 2016-01-12 · PC-01.12.2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to occur. after extensive testing and outside feedback, the following details have been established to correct or prevent steer
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2014-01-08 · TSB-13-12-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0713 and/or p0710 regarding torqshift transmission. model 2008-2009 f-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward, 2008-2010 f-250, f-350, 2008-2011 e-350, e-450, f-450, f-550, 2011 f-53 motorhome chassis, f-50 commercia
Equipment:other:labels 2011-09-01 · ER-2011-001P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
roush industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the emission control labels do not meet standards. *rm
Tires 2011-04-14 · CSP-11B24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: some continental tires might have uneven wear, vibration, or the possible tread detachment. 2008-2009 f250/f350. *rm updated 8/3/11. *pe
Electrical System:software 2011-04-01 · SIS-21841 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. this is a software problem. *rm
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2011-04-01 · TSB-11-4-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: 2005-2011 f250/f350. the fuel fill nozzle may automatically shut off too early. *rm
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-09-04 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 128,484 mi“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 needed to be replaced. the dealer c…”
2024-07-09 · Suspension“while driving at freeway speeds (typically above 50mph) the vehicle will have extended steering oscillation (violent shaking of the steering wheel) after going over normal expansion joints in the roadway and other roadway bumps. it is impossible to control the vehicle steering when oscillations start. sometimes the only thing that stops the oscil…”
2023-02-05 · Vehicle Speed Control“driving and suddenly the entire vehicle will start to shake until slow or near complete stop. i think it’s called a death wobble …”
2022-09-04 · Unknown Or Other“motor gaskets leak oils and cracked and the other one is that when driving the truck it begins to shake aggressively and dangerously to where you can lose control …”
2021-12-29 · Suspension“was driving on the highway when my truck started shaking violently, had to pull over and check what was wrong, but no did not see anything wrong. took it to the ford dealership near me. was told the tires were my problem had them replaced but the shaking continues. ford does not have an explanation for me. what are my options?…”
2021-10-29 · Suspension“death wobble. hit a dip in the road steering wheel and whole truck shakes out of control until you slow way down or stop. …”
2021-09-02 · Unknown Or Other“vehicle shakes violently at highway speeds. suspected "death wobble."…”
2021-01-01 · Unknown Or Other · 55,000 mi“when putting fuel into the car, it was cut off as if it is full, and nowhere near being a full tank.…”
2020-07-22 · Suspension · 156,000 mi“i was driving down a city street and my 2009 f250 started to violently shake and i could barely control the steering wheel, it was like i had blown all 4 tires or the suspension had fallen apart. i was talking to my sister on the car speaker when it happened and she could even hear the shaking and started yelling to make sure i had not wrecked my v…”
2020-06-30 · Steering · 43,000 mi“when driving speed between 35 and 40 mph, the steering starts wobbling back and forth. have to slow down and pull over. road is a 4 lane straight street. has happened twice. truck as 43,000 miles. taking to a mechanic today for assistance in diagnoses. looked up on the internet and this seems to be a common issue with this model. having the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.