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2009 Ford F-150 Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Ford F-150 has 29 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Ford F-150

Speed Control
47
Engine
40
Electrical
39
Powertrain
30
Steering
29
Structure
27
Brakes
25
Other
17
Airbags
11
Tires
11
Fuel System
9
Lights
9
Seats
7
Wheels
6
Visibility
5
Latches & Locks
5
Suspension
3
Seat Belts
3

29

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 3, 2023STEERINGThe contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving at approximate...
Jan 7, 2021STEERING,POWER TRAINHARD TO STEER
Sep 5, 2018STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEMY TRUCK STALLED WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY LANES. I WENT FROM 60MPH TO 10MPH AND WAS NEARLY READ ENDED....
Jul 17, 2018STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND TURNING TO THE LEFT,...
Jun 12, 2018STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESABS MODULE DEFECTIVE IN THE TRUCK, POWER STEERING GOING OUT. RPM MODOLE NOT WORKING.
Mar 15, 2016STEERINGI AM THE PROUD OWNER OF A 2009 FORD F150 WITH JUST OVER 42K MILES. THE STEERING HAS INCREASINGLY BE...
Feb 28, 2016STEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKESWHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH A REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP CAUSING THE TRUCK TO TURN TO ONE SIDE. ...
Nov 12, 2015STEERINGTHE STEERING WHEEL ATTACHMENT BOLT WORKED ITS WAY LOOSE AND THE WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN TH...
Jul 10, 2015STEERINGTL* THE CONTAC OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICU...
Apr 1, 2015STEERINGON OR ABOUT MARCH 23, 2015 STEERING BECAME STIFF. STIFFNESS INCREASED TO THE POINT ON APRIL 1, 2015 ...
Jun 3, 2014STEERING,AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ...
Apr 16, 2014STEERINGCOOL MORNING TRUCK WAS FINE DAY BEFORE, BUT THIS AM STEERING WAS "HARD" LIKE TRUCK LOST IT'S "POWER"...
Apr 10, 2014STEERINGTRUCK STEERING "WENT OUT" AND THE POWER STEERING WORKED ON AND OFF. FOUND OUT IS WAS LOWER STEERING...
Apr 3, 2014STEERINGSTEERING SHAFT AFTER ONLY 48,000 MILES OF ON ROAD DRIVING WAS WORN OUT TO THE EXTENT THAT IT WAS DIF...
Nov 1, 2013STEERINGHIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK. *TR
Jul 20, 2013STEERING,SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE VI...
Jun 10, 2013STEERINGSUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE BACKING. COULD BE VERY DANGEROUSE IN A PARKING LOT OR AREA WHERE...
Dec 18, 2012STEERINGWAS INFORMED BY DEALER AT 36,000 INSPECTION AND OIL CHANGE THAT POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE HAD A L...
Dec 17, 2012STEERINGPOWER STEERING HOSE IS LEAKING FLUID. MULTIPLE DEALERS HAVE STATED THAT THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER A...
Oct 1, 2012STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHAVING PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION. WHEN YOU TURN IGNITION SWITCH, THE CAR DOESN'T START. ALREADY HAVE CH...

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