2009 Ford F-150 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 324 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Ford F-150, 3% of the 324 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 60 MPH, I left off the accelerator to slow down to 45 MPH the posted speed limit ahead. At 45 MPH, I slightly touched the accelerator to maintain the 45 MPH speed limit, the RPM's went over 4000 and would not stop. I applied the brake, but the engine kept the RPM's between 4000 and 4200. I stomped on the brake with both feet and the un-intended acceleration stayed at the higher RPM. I could hear the anti-lock brakes engage to help slow the truck down, but the engine labored over 4000 RPM. …”
NHTSA complaint #10534582, filed 2013-08, 62,500 miles“I experienced unintended acceleration while backing up. I had just started the engine and placed it in reverse and then tapped the accelerator lightly to start moving. The vehicle then started to accelerate rapidly backwards. Luckily my foot was off the accelerator for I was in a school parking lot and on a slight incline so I was riding the brake lightly. I had my right foot fully on the brake pedal and could barely keep it slowed. I placed the engine in neutral and the tach showed a steady 4000 RPM, again my foot was still off the accelerator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10406471, filed 2011-06, 13,250 miles“The check engine light started going on and off periodically. After three visits to the dealer they determined that there are no mechanical problems. They researched and determined there is a computer program problem with the main computer that causes the light to go on. They told me that I would have to pay to get an update to the computer program that would correct this problem. It cost me three visits and a $85 bill to find out the problem is with their computer program. They know there is a problem with their program and they want the vehicle owner to pay over $200 to fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10457726, filed 2012-05, 58,000 miles“I was involved in a low speed frontal collision with my 2009 Ford f150 pick up. The collision was off center left with another Ford f150 (1993-1994 model). The speed of the vehicles was less than 40 MPH as the collision happened on a hilly and twisting road. My vehicle caught fire on impact and was completely engulfed in just over a minute. My drivers door would not open and I had to exit the vehicle on the passenger side. My wife and I were not injured as the air bags and seat belts worked properly. We never made contact with the air bags and sustained no seat belt bruising or other injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10276876, filed 2009-07, 1,200 miles“On now 4 occasions, I have had an accelerator stuck in wide open condition. On 3 of them, it involved passing at highway speeds, and on the latest (10/22/16), it happened on a hard acceleration in city conditions while accelerating from slow to faster speed. In each event, pressing on the brake did hold back speed, but full acceleration resumed if brake was released at all. Very lucky to have avoided accident / death!”
NHTSA complaint #10918853, filed 2016-10, 151,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10041932Aug 16, 2011Ford: after refueling vehicle, would be hard to start, runs rough and an audible clicking noise can be heard.
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10037561Feb 1, 2011Ford: vehicles may run rough, hard start after refueling, clicking noise under hood, and have trouble codes stored.
- 10037098Sep 2, 2010Ford: some expedition, f-150, and navigator models may experience a delayed forward or reverse transmission engagement. Usually happens on cold start in cold climates.
- 10039184Aug 1, 2010Ford: when accelerating after a cold start there may be lack of power or rough running. Normal condition. 2009-2010 expedition/navigator/f150.
- 10034631Jul 1, 2010Ford: supply/return lines installation at high pressure pump-revised washer for trucks equipped with 6.4l engines. When installing supply or return lines at high pressure pump on…
- 10034532May 1, 2010Ford: lack of power wide open throttle only. Some vehicles may exhibit a lack of power during wide open throttle only. No dtcs will be present and engine performance during…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 19 | 2% |
| 2020 | 11 | 1% |
| 2019 | 62 | 5% |
| 2018 | 88 | 4% |
| 2017 | 70 | 5% |
| 2016 | 30 | 1% |
| 2015 | 25 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013 | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 | 17 | 1% |
| 2011 | 33 | 2% |
| 2010 | 31 | 4% |
| 2009 | 10 | 3% |
| 2008 | 22 | 6% |
| 2007 | 41 | 8% |
| 2006 | 77 | 13% |
| 2005 | 111 | 10% |
| 2004 | 167 | 8% |
| 2003 | 69 | 16% |
| 2002 | 196 | 24% |
| 2001 | 234 | 19% |
| 2000 | 135 | 13% |
| 1999 | 219 | 21% |
| 1998 | 174 | 13% |
| 1997 | 529 | 19% |
| 1996 | 23 | 7% |
| 1995 | 71 | 11% |
| 1994 | 52 | 8% |
| 1993 | 52 | 9% |
| 1992 | 37 | 8% |
| 1991 | 17 | 6% |
| 1990 | 21 | 8% |
| 1989 | 13 | 6% |
| 1988 | 11 | 8% |
| 1987 | 9 | 10% |
| 1986 | 9 | 15% |
| 1985 | 4 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
| 1983 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford F-150
54 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsTires
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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