2009 Ford F-150 Problems
Compared with other Ford F-150 years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
0/100 0.2× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.2× that of a typical Ford F-150 year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 85 of its 324 complaints were filed by the end of 2011.
- Most reported problem: Unintended acceleration / high idle (80 complaints, median 47,780 mi).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 324filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 50,525miles, 288 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 20 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Ford F-150 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of the 2009 F-150 most often describe sudden, unintended acceleration or a stuck high idle, frequently while at low speed or pulling away from a stop, with brakes applied but engine speed staying high. Complaints also cover engine rattles tied to cam phasers and timing components, brake problems such as a hard or non-responding pedal and a brake hose or ABS module fault, and front-end steering looseness. Sampled mileage varies widely, from a few thousand miles to well past 150,000.
- Vehicle speed control
Unintended acceleration / high idle
- 80 complaints (25%)
- median 47,780 mi at 4.7 yrs old (76 state mileage)
- 15 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2009–2026
Owners describe the engine climbing to 4,000 rpm or more without the accelerator being pressed, sometimes while coasting or slowing for traffic, and sometimes after starting the truck. Several say pressing the brake pedal hard did not bring engine speed down and they had to shift into neutral and shut the engine off to stop. Complaints also describe visits to the dealer where the cause could not be duplicated or found. Reported from as little as 3,000 miles up to about 180,000 miles, at varied speeds and in both city and highway driving, with no clear pattern by season.
What to check: On a test drive, let the truck idle in gear with your foot on the brake and watch for the revs wandering or climbing, then repeat after a restart. Ask whether the throttle body and pedal assembly have ever been inspected or replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Accelerator pedal sticks, there is no rhyme or reason for this problem. This has happened on a few different occasions at different driving speeds. Last time this happened my two children were in the truck as the truck accelerated toward stopped traffic. Thankfully the accelerator let loose before we crashed into other vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10903057, filed 2016-09, 94,000 miles“While in drive at idle speed the trucks RPM jumped to approximately 4000 RPM instantly . I had to push my foot brake as hard as I could and put shifter in neutral then it was ok for a while then this happened again several weeks later took to dealer no check engine light could not find a problem very dangerous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #11413711, filed 2021-04, 183,000 miles - Brakes
Brake pedal hard or slow to respond
- 78 complaints (24%)
- median 47,560 mi at 4.8 yrs old (75 state mileage)
- 12 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2009–2026
Complaints describe the brake pedal feeling hard with little power assist, needing to be pushed to the floor to stop, or staying stuck in the up position during a stop attempt. Some owners link a dragging or locked front brake to a collapsed or over-crimped flexible line acting like a check valve, and others report an ABS module diagnosis after the pedal failed to respond. Reported from about 40,000 to 160,000 miles; a few say the hard pedal appeared on the first drive of the day or in the morning.
What to check: Test the pedal with the engine running and again right after a cold start, and look for brake fluid weeping or swelling at the flexible hose crimps near each wheel. Ask when the brake fluid and hoses were last serviced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“When I went to apply brakes, pedal felt awkward and hard, as if no power assist. I was caught by surprise and had to slam on brakes with excessive force. I hit a wall at slow speed and damaged my front bumper. This issue has happened several times of no power assist in mornings when first started. Ford has been unable to replicate it. I am taking to Ford today after having a collision. I am scared to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #10450231, filed 2012-03, 39,900 miles“'09 f150 fx4 w/ 40,900mi. After driving home and getting to my driveway, I had to drag my right front tire into the parking spot - it was totally locked and extremely hot/smoking. Upon investigating, I could not get the brake caliper pistons to retract unless I cracked the bleeder open. Last night I replaced everything brake related on the wheel including the rubber flex line. Upon investigation, the caliper was fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11326649, filed 2020-05, 40,900 miles - Steering
Steering shaft looseness and hard steering
- 27 complaints (8%)
- median 54,500 mi at 5.3 yrs old (26 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2010–2023
Owners describe the steering feeling loose or difficult to keep in a lane, hard to turn at speed, and in a few cases the steering wheel itself coming loose from the column. Complaints mention a lower steering shaft replacement fixing the wandering feel, a rack and pinion replacement, and one case of a leaking power steering hose with no part available. Mostly reported between roughly 46,000 and 130,000 miles, with some cases noticed during ordinary highway driving.
What to check: On a straight road, check for play or a dead spot at the center of the wheel and any clunk through the column, and confirm the steering wheel is firmly attached with no play at the hub.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The steering wheel attachment bolt worked its way loose and the wheel fell off while driving down the road when I adjusted the steering wheel l. It popped off its setting and fell on my lap. Making steering impossible until I was able to align the wheel and shovebit back in place until I could get vehicle stopped. The only thing that saved an serious accident was the good alignment of my tires and luckily I got the wheel lined up and on within a second.”
NHTSA complaint #10789937, filed 2015-11, 78,000 miles“Truck steering went out and the power steering worked on and off. Found out is was lower steering shaft, I had just replaced a power steering hose, the problem was not solved. Anyway the new lower steering shaft did solve the problem (cost of over $320.00 to me) but really at less than 70,000 miles, and a very conservative one man driver a family truck not business truck, not rough! The truck is parked outside and I did notice recalls further north due to cold and rough winters. …”
NHTSA complaint #10594449, filed 2014-05, 69,800 miles - Engine
Engine rattle, cam phaser and timing noise
- 27 complaints (8%)
- median 87,024 mi at 7.4 yrs old (25 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2012–2025
Owners report a rattling or knocking sound at start-up or just off idle, sometimes with a flashing check engine light and, in some cases, a no-start. Complaints describe dealers or independent shops diagnosing worn cam phasers and recommending timing chain and related engine work; a few report the dealer could not duplicate the noise on a first visit. Mostly described between roughly 100,000 and 185,000 miles, often noticed right after a cold start or during acceleration from a stop.
What to check: Start the engine cold and listen for a rattle for the first minute, and check whether the check engine light is on. Ask for any timing chain, cam phaser or spark plug service records.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Spark plug ejection. On 4/24/16, #3 cylinder ejected the spark plug, recommended repair was to use/install heli-coil. 7/1/16, #3 cylinder ejected the spark plug again, this time damaging the cylinder head. Now waiting for an estimate and to see if the head can be repaired or has to be replaced. Both times, vehicle was accelerating from a stop when traffic light changed from red to green.”
NHTSA complaint #10882816, filed 2016-07, 100,000 miles“Spark plugs can not be removed due to most breaking. Most of the spark plugs are frozen and break when you try to remove. Ford recommends replacing plugs at 100000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10920005, filed 2016-10, 105,089 miles - Fuel system
Stalls and no-starts tied to fuel pump fuse
- 41 complaints (13%)
- median 82,585 mi at 6.8 yrs old (36 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $500 (median of 7 quotes)
- filed 2009–2025
Owners report the engine quitting without warning while driving on the highway or city streets, sometimes restarting after a short wait and sometimes leaving the truck unable to start at all. Complaints describe dealers tracing the fault to a melted fuse in the fuel pump circuit and a damaged fuse box, and one owner was told a small kit is available for the same symptom. Reported from about 50,000 to 220,000 miles, often during steady driving after the truck had been running normally.
What to check: Ask whether the fuel pump fuse and fuse box have been inspected or replaced, and carry the correct spare fuse. Note any history of stalling after the vehicle is fully warm.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Vehicle died while driving on city street. Engine would turn over but not fire. Had to be towed to Ford dealer at cost of $90. Was advised by dealer service that the problem was fuse 27 melted and damaged the fuse box. This is a known problem for F-150 vehicles for years 2009 - 2014. Tsb 15-0137 was issued in september of 2015 but no recall was issued. Cost to repair was $466 out of my pocket. For a known problem with six model years this should have been a recall. Just glad I was not on the interstate when this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11351627, filed 2020-08, 121,733 miles“My vehicle simply stalled without warning while I was traveling on the highway, twice. After a small cool down period, the vehicle started up again and seemed fine till a few days later when it happened again on the highway. According to Ford, this is a very common problem with a fuse that controls the fuel pump. It overheats and fails causing the fuel pump to stop working. They also have a $20 kit to fix the problem because it is so common. Why this is not a recall is beyond me. My wife and I could have been seriously hurt or worse.”
NHTSA complaint #11034581, filed 2017-10, 123,500 miles
Buying note. Check the brake and steering feel on the test drive, listen for a cold-start engine rattle, and confirm the fuel pump fuse and fuse box have been inspected, since these are the areas owners of this model year describe most. A pre-purchase inspection by a shop familiar with these trucks is worth the cost.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 324 consumer complaints for the 2009 Ford F-150. 288 of the complaints include a mileage, and 49% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,525 miles. Of all complaints, 28 involved a crash, 8 a fire, 21 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 58 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 15 Ford F-150 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Vehicle speed control54 17%
- Electrical system46 14%
- Engine42 13%
- Brakes39 12%
- Body and structure34 10%
- Steering29 8.9%
- Fuel system22 6.8%
- Tires13 4.0%
- Air bags12 3.7%
Also reported: Exterior lighting (12), Engine cooling (10), Other or unknown (10), Seats (9), Wheels (7), Electronic stability control (5), Equipment (5), Latches, locks and linkages (5), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (5), Suspension (4), Seat belts (3), Interior lighting (1).
Example complaints
Vehicle speed control: “While in motion making a three point turn to turn around, the engine speed (RPM) increased causing truck to accelerate forward. Service brakes did not stop the truck. I put the truck transmission into neutral while depressing the service brake pedal, the truck stopped and I shutoff the engine and restarted. This issue has happened at least 6 times.”
NHTSA complaint #11110879, filed 2018-07, 114,000 milesElectrical system: “Problem 1: my trucks traction control engages on snow and throws the wheels into a slide rather than stabilizes the vehicle. I turn sway and/or traction control off and it turns itself back on whenever I stop and then get back in and restart the truck. Problem 2: this truck will not give an accurate read on gas in the tank as the needle is always getting stuck. I gauge by miles gone as to when I need gas. …”
NHTSA complaint #11317418, filed 2020-03, 147,042 milesEngine: “My truck stalled while entering freeway lanes. I went from 60mph to 10mph and was nearly read ended. The truck finally stalled just as I made it to the shoulder. Two hours later, my truck stalled while doing 40mph on a surface street. I had to pull into a center turn lane to avoid blocking traffic. Fuel was at half a tank. Oil level was good.”
NHTSA complaint #11124599, filed 2018-09, 150,000 milesBrakes: “I turned my truck on after it sat overnight and the ABS and emergency brake lights were illuminated on the dash cluster. Took the truck into a local part store and had a obd2 reader hooked up and it pulled ABS control module code. I took into a auto shop and they were pull the code and decipher what the actual problem was. The ABS control module completely stopped working.”
NHTSA complaint #11291931, filed 2019-12, 68,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
49% of the 288 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 19,000 and 88,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Ford F-150. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-150 · regular cab w/sab AWD/2WD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 3 · 22.8% risk |
| F-150 · sedan AWD/2WD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 3 · 22.8% risk |
| F-150 · supercab w/sab AWD/2WD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 3 · 22.8% risk |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2009 Ford F-150 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| F150 SFE 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 11V049000Feb 1, 2011Structure › Body › DoorCovers: Ford F-150 2009–2010
Ford is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 f-150 vehicles manufactured from january 18, 2008, through november 30, 2009. The interior door handle housing embossment retaining the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage resulting…
- 09V150000May 5, 2009Exterior lighting › Brake lights › SwitchCovers: Ford F-150 2009
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, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the brake stop lamp switch may be improperly adjusted. This may…
Recall details for the 2009 Ford F-150 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 58 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system, Body and structure. 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…
- 11005305Jul 24, 2024Wheels. This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150…
- 10254138Apr 24, 2024Equipment. 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…
- 10235153Apr 4, 2023Body and structure. For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement…
- 10214754Jun 21, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may be due to partial…
- 10181917Oct 16, 2020Wheels, Equipment, Electrical system. Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with TOD transfer cases may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may be due to partial…
- 10177863Jul 13, 2020Body and structure. This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns…
- 10172885Feb 7, 2020Engine cooling. This SKU is an Oil Dipstick. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the dipstick tube. The dipstick tube inner diameter may be small enough that it prevents…
- 10163573Jul 2, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit…
- 10156877Feb 7, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit…
Other model years of the Ford F-150
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | — | 8 | 5 | 20 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 109 | 5,330 | 14 | 5 | 20 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 195 | 8,750 | 11 | 5 | 20 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 418 | 29,700 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 42 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 602 | 27,882 | 23 | 5 | 20 | 53 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 1,036 | 47,500 | 29 | 5 | 20 | 67 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 741 | 38,000 | 11 | 4–5 | 19 | 45 · Typical | Rising |
| 2019 | 1,342 | 60,000 | 9 | 4–5 | 21 | 40 · Typical | Rising |
| 2018 | 2,325 | 40,000 | 18 | 4–5 | 21 | 74 · More | Rising |
| 2017 | 1,463 | 53,000 | 17 | 5 | 20 | 49 · Typical | Rising |
| 2016 | 2,088 | 45,478 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 74 · More | Rising |
| 2015 | 1,743 | 50,000 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 61 · Typical | Stable |
| 2014 | 1,539 | 65,000 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 51 · Typical | Rising |
| 2013 | 2,992 | 74,281 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 48 · Typical | Rising |
| 2012 | 1,784 | 63,000 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 56 · Typical | Stable |
| 2011 | 2,194 | 70,766 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 67 · More | Stable |
| 2010 | 843 | 58,150 | 1 | — | 16 | 6 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2009 | 324 | 50,525 | 2 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 369 | 61,500 | 1 | — | 15 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2007 | 488 | 57,426 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 585 | 60,500 | 4 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 1,112 | 61,000 | 3 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 2,029 | 61,000 | 5 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 423 | 63,946 | 4 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 821 | 90,000 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 1,236 | 95,000 | 8 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 1,075 | 91,843 | 6 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 1,044 | 100,000 | 7 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 1,381 | 113,070 | 8 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1997 | 2,758 | 107,360 | 14 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 324 | 110,000 | 2 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 626 | 117,000 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1994 | 676 | 132,835 | 6 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1993 | 586 | 136,500 | 7 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1992 | 470 | 133,000 | 3 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 304 | 107,000 | 3 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 275 | 97,900 | 4 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1989 | 224 | 106,000 | 4 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 139 | 99,061 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 91 | 128,013 | 3 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 61 | 120,500 | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1985 | 28 | — | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1984 | 15 | 192,035 | 1 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 1983 | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1982 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford F-150 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford F-150?
Owners of the 2009 F-150 most often describe sudden, unintended acceleration or a stuck high idle, frequently while at low speed or pulling away from a stop, with brakes applied but engine speed staying high. The issues reported most often: Unintended acceleration / high idle; Brake pedal hard or slow to respond; Steering shaft looseness and hard steering.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA recorded 324 consumer complaints for the 2009 Ford F-150 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Ford F-150 is reported most often?
Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 54 complaints (17% of the total), followed by electrical system with 46.
Has the 2009 Ford F-150 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Ford F-150 get?
The EPA rates the 2009 Ford F-150 (F150 Pickup 2WD, 4.6L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Ford F-150 reported?
Among the 288 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,525 miles and the middle half falls between 19,000 and 88,000 miles; 49% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.