2009 Ford F-150 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 10%of 324 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,834miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Ford F-150, 10% of the 324 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,834 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Accelerator pedal sensor sticks under acceleration. Very dangerous. It's happen 5 times to me. 21,196 miles on the truck. I hope this truck doesn't kill no one some day. I have copyed this page for my records and sending copies to the peoples lawmakers state and fed. Thank you for your time. Have a great day.”
NHTSA complaint #11223138, filed 2019-06, 23,270 miles“Sudden acceleration after coming to a complete stop at a traffic light, truck kept accelerating on its own, hitting the car in front of me, I while applying the brakes I had to put it on parking for the truck to come to a complete stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10949584, filed 2017-02, 119,880 miles“Dropped off vehicle with Ford dealership service adviser and proceeded to waiting area. Vehicle had a steady yellow engine light indicating service is required. Five minutes later, loud engine racing noise, tires squealing and crash impact sound from service bay area. Knowing it was my truck, I went out to the service bay to see it slammed through the far stone wall, about 75 feet from the service desk. Hydraulic fluid was all over the floor, outside and inside of the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10471575, filed 2012-08, 37,009 miles“This started about spring of 2011. My truck had about 26,000 miles on it. I was driving in the rain when I heard a trickle of water in the back seat. I looked back and saw nothing. Later when I got to work I checked to see if I could find out what the trickle noise was. It turned out that the roof was leaking. In the back two corners of the cab water was coming in. Apparently, a hard rain causes the water to pool on the roof. The rubber gasket on the roof has apparently become brittle and is letting water in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10512242, filed 2013-05, 26,000 miles“While on vacation I was driving during a rain storm and my passenger noticed water coming from the plastic handle inside the cab. After further investigation I found water stains on the headliner on the front passenger side and in the rear of the cab at both corners. My bumper to bumper expired last month, I have been in contact with Ford and regardless of how long it has been leaking I was told that I have to pay for repairs. There are numerous complaints on the internet about the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10468110, filed 2012-07, 14,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V049000Feb 1, 2011Ford is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 f-150 vehicles manufactured from january 18, 2008, through november 30, 2009. The interior door handle…Covers: Ford F-150 2009–2010
Related service bulletins
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- 10177863Jul 13, 2020This 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…
- 10156863Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
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- 10091441Jul 26, 2016Some 2009-2014 f-150 vehicles that require replacement of the lower rocker panel and/or cab corners no longer need the entire door frame/opening panel (211a10/1) replaced. A new…
- 10039065Apr 14, 2011Ford: the tailgate applique may separate from the sheet metal. 2009-2011 f150.
- 10033867Jul 30, 2010Ford: tailgate applique separation. Some platinum trucks may exhibit tailgate applique separation from the sheet metal. Follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 24 | 6% |
| 2022 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 | 36 | 3% |
| 2020 | 22 | 3% |
| 2019 | 32 | 2% |
| 2018 | 193 | 8% |
| 2017 | 112 | 8% |
| 2016 | 199 | 10% |
| 2015 | 148 | 8% |
| 2014 | 31 | 2% |
| 2013 | 48 | 2% |
| 2012 | 24 | 1% |
| 2011 | 33 | 2% |
| 2010 | 92 | 11% |
| 2009 | 34 | 10% |
| 2008 | 23 | 6% |
| 2007 | 31 | 6% |
| 2006 | 44 | 8% |
| 2005 | 77 | 7% |
| 2004 | 104 | 5% |
| 2003 | 32 | 8% |
| 2002 | 45 | 5% |
| 2001 | 65 | 5% |
| 2000 | 66 | 6% |
| 1999 | 95 | 9% |
| 1998 | 138 | 10% |
| 1997 | 226 | 8% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 18 | 3% |
| 1994 | 33 | 5% |
| 1993 | 13 | 2% |
| 1992 | 8 | 2% |
| 1991 | 8 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
| 1989 | 8 | 4% |
| 1988 | 9 | 6% |
| 1987 | 5 | 5% |
| 1986 | 9 | 15% |
| 1985 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford F-150
54 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsTires
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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