2009 Model Year

Ford F-150

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
323
Recalls
1
Crashes
28
Severe
47

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

09V150000 May 2009

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine Fire
Jun 2026

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...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 2025

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. T...

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Jun 2025

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...

Air Bags
May 2025

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...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
May 2025

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...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE
Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact stated while driving...

Engine
Apr 2024

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 w...

Structure
Sep 2023

Frame of the body is completely rusted through to the point that it is almost unsafe to drive. It was identified when attempting to replace the rocke...

Steering
Aug 2023

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...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2023

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...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2009 Ford F-150 has 323 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 28 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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