2009 Ford F-250 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (4) · Wheels (3) · Steering (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
21 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2020-12-09 · campaign 20E090000 · 102 vehicles
Defect: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Risk: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
Service bulletins (37)
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
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,
Equipment 2021-01-27 · SSM 49495 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005-2021 f-super duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. a knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. the kit is designed for sev
Suspension 2020-01-29 · SSM 48494 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005-2020 f-super duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. a knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. the kit is designed for sev
Suspension:front:wheel Bearing 2019-05-14 · SSM 47979 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005-2019 f-super duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. a knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. the kit is designed for sev
Steering 2018-10-02 · DOR-B8H4Z-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a front upper ball joint. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
Showing the 6 most recent of 37 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-02-17 · Service Brakes · 40,000 mi“my f-250 has had every brake caliper lock up and cause total brake system failure and repair. starting at 40k miles it is out of warranty but there is an obvious defect in the design if every caliper has had this problem. my shop did a repair history search and found that the 2009s had a higher failure rate than other years. i also had the manifold…”
2016-06-07 · Suspension · 98,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-250 sd. while driving 55 mph over a pothole, the vehicle started to shake violently without warning. once the speed was reduced, the vehicle stopped shaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician replaced the track bar, ball joint, bushing, and the steering damper. the remedy failed to repair the iss…”
2016-06-02 · Suspension · 180,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-250 sd. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was unstable shook and vibrated excessively with an extreme wobble. the dealer was notified of the failure and was unable to provide a repair solution to prevent the failure. the contact took the vehicle to more than five different repair shops for vario…”
2015-03-29 · Engine · 21,478 mi“we own a 2009 ford f250 super duty 4x4, with low miles (21478). this vehicle has run great since we purchased it new. as we were driving, the engine began to run poorly and loose power. the engine light then came on. the mechanic scanner the engine codes p0012-p0018-p0022-p0341-p052d, indicating faulty cam phasers and tensioners, and that the engin…”
2015-03-10 · Suspension · 151,500 mi“hit a small bump and truck shakes violently. shaking does not stop until vehicle is slowed down or completely stopped. it has happened 14 times at speeds ranging from 40 mph to 75 mph. alignment is fine, tires balanced and at 50% life, new shocks, new steering damper and suspension components show no sign of wear. despite this, problem persists…”
2015-03-02 · Suspension“tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-250 sd. upon traveling over 65 mph, the vehicle shook violently and veered to the left and right. the contact had to merge to the side of the road due to the failure. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who performed an alignment. the contact indicated that a few years later, the failure recurred. the ve…”
2014-08-12 · Wheels“while driving north on rt 95, every time you make a left curve the truck shook unmercifully. we would have to pull off & come to a complete stop for this to stop happening. mind you we are outside of baltimore at one time praying that no one would hit us!!! the truck is at a ford dealership as we speak, trying to figure out the problem. naturally i…”
2013-10-19 · Wheels · 118,000 mi“i'm a life time ford truck owner and have never been so disappointed in my life and ready to purchase from a competitor. the title "death wobble" is very true and ford really needs to pay attention because it will cost someone their life. if i wasn't 65 years old and an experienced driver the multiple times i've experienced this could have killed m…”
2013-08-21 · Unknown Or Other · 76,017 mi“took vehicle to ford dealership for routine maintenance and to diagnose loose steering issue at highway speed. vehicle was diagnosed with failed track bar ball joints, track bar bushings and excessive side to side movement. front axle dust seals were failed and would need to be replaced. steering gear box was determined to be failing and need to…”
2013-07-03 · Steering · 70,000 mi“the steering locks up after making a right hand turn. this has happened several times over the last few months,called the dealership they said they haven't had any other complaints other than mine. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.