2009 Ford F-350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (10) · Wheels (5) · Tires (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
20 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment 2014-08-13 · campaign 14V498000 · 3 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Electrical System 2014-02-11 · campaign 14V070000 · 22 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
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 (7)
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
Service Brakes, Air:antilock 2011-03-01 · AS-21769 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-29 · Steering“yes the steering wheels are coming loose on all these trucks. customers are having to fix their own steering wheels because there are no recalls. i don't believe steering wheels should be coming loose. the only thing they've done to fix it is make it easier to fix on the newer models.…”
2024-11-27 · Tires“my truck has the death wobble for the second time. i took it to red mccombs ford in san antonio, texas and they charged me to fix what is an inherently bad design flaw in the f350 that i own. the wobble stopped and has now reappeared. the death wobble is real. i want it fixed for free or i want ford to buy my truck for top dollar.…”
2024-08-07 · Wheels“when i hit a bump at between 55 and up, the truck develops a death wobble even after having all the steering components, including ball joints, tie, rod ends, stabilizer, bar, shocks, replaced…”
2023-08-12 · Suspension“while traveling at 65 mph, the truck crossed a separator strip resulting in loss of steering control. vehicle steering wheel began violently "shaking" left to right and began to swerve violently in an area of heavy traffic. the vehicle was towing a 37 ft. 5th wheel at the time of the incident and i had to use a combination of braking and defensive …”
2023-07-15 · Wheels“death wobble when hitting any bump whilr going over 55…”
2023-04-05 · Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump · 86,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 ford f-350. the contact stated while driving approximately 50-55 mph, there was a winding sound detected. the code p0088 was displayed. the contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed, causing metal fragments to enter the engine. the vehicle was repai…”
2022-01-03 · Unknown Or Other“was operating vehicle on i-65 traveling at interstate speeds. hit a bump and vehicle started shaking and violently vibrating. had to slam on my breaks to get the vehicle to stop shaking and back under control. feared for my life and my son from being rear ended due to it being a busy highway. the vehicle has done it several times and this is my sec…”
2021-11-08 · Suspension“hit a bump on the highway while driving. vehicle started vibrating and shaking uncontrollably. heavy traffic with tractor trailer behind on me was barely able to get vehicle stopped and to the shoulder of the highway. was in fear for my life and haven’t had the vehicle a month yet after purchasing it from a cord dealership.…”
2021-09-06 · Wheels“on september 4th & 5th two separate occasions i was driving on us 85 in wy when i hit a bump in the road and my truck started shaking violently and was hard to control. i immediately pulled over and slowed down until the shaking stopped but was almost rear ended by the truck behind me on one occasion.…”
2021-04-22 · Suspension · 167,428 mi“sudden extreme wobble of front end while driving (known as death wobble) happened many times in past two years…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.