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2009 Ford F-150 Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2009 Ford F-150 has 2 recalls, 323 complaints.

2

Recalls

323

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

Recalls

11V049000

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2009. THE INTERIOR DOOR HA...

09V150000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

FORD IS RECALLING 8,735 MY 2009 F-150 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REF...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2009 Ford F-150 Regular Cab w/SAB

Top Complaint Categories

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
38
ENGINE
29
POWER TRAIN
26
STRUCTURE
23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
23
STEERING
22
AIR BAGS
11
SERVICE BRAKES
11

Problems by Component

Speed Control47Engine40Electrical39Powertrain30Steering29Structure27Brakes25Other17Airbags11Tires11Fuel System9Lights9Seats7Wheels6Visibility5Latches & Locks5Suspension3Seat Belts3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 3, 2026ENGINEThe contact's son owned a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while approximately 10 MPH, he ob...
Sep 10, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRESThe contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Jun 6, 2025SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEMy pickup truck at only 23 thousand miles in the engine, it's module went bad and brake and ABS ligh...
May 23, 2025AIR BAGSMy airbag warning light came on. The dealer found 2 codes and replaced the parts. When they were don...
Apr 26, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the engine rattle...
Nov 3, 2023STEERINGThe contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving at approximate...
Jun 17, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThere's been recalls on the 2009 Ford f150 and my car is having hydraulic pump issues and a couple o...
Jun 1, 2023POWER TRAINRandom downshift to first gear while traveling down the highway at 70mph resulting in wheel lock-up ...
Mar 3, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERAC electric wiring becomes hot and only blows at 1 speed, also with time has become corroded diplayi...
Feb 15, 2023STRUCTUREFrame of the body is completely rusted through to the point that it is almost unsafe to drive. It w...
Nov 15, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated while 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator p...
Jul 2, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, it wou...
May 23, 2022STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERDoor Striker Plate, latching Hook on Rocker Plate, lower side of driver side door frame, between fro...
Feb 28, 2022POWER TRAINMy vehicle occasionally gets stuck in a low gear. It has also stalled in a busy intersection. I have...
Feb 10, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEExhaust gas is leaking into cab from manifold, because several studs broke
Jan 17, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSame old fuse issue, with only 56,000 miles. Ford is aware, they have a kit to by pass the problem,...
Oct 1, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an...
Sep 21, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFuel pump fuse failed. Known issue under TSB-15-0137. Failure of the fuel pump at speed can resu...
Apr 16, 2021VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEWHILE IN DRIVE AT IDLE SPEED THE TRUCKS RPM JUMPED TO APPROXIMATELY 4000 RPM INSTANTLY . I HAD TO PU...
Jan 7, 2021STEERING,POWER TRAINHARD TO STEER