2009 Ford F-150 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 10%of 324 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,673miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Ford F-150, 10% of the 324 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,673 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since the day I purchased the truck, typically after being on highway for more than 100 miles, when I accelerate it will hesitate then slam into gear. There is a very loud bang that accompanies it along with a violent slam to the entire truck. Frequently happens when ascending hills.”
NHTSA complaint #10825034, filed 2016-02, 1,000 miles“Vibration felt in feet seat and is noticable in items within the cab of the vehicle. Vehicle has had tires replaced, driveline balanced. Ford dealership says the vehcile has an inherent vibration and there is nothing they can do. I wonder if this a safety concern?? Why does it vibrate and will something brake? I believe the inherent vibration is a defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10331652, filed 2010-05, 50 miles“I came home and noticed fluid on my driveway and upon further inspection I found it coming from the wire harness sleeve in the transmission. I called the dealership and they said they are so backed up with this issue and other transmission issues that it would be a month before they could take my truck in. This is a known problem and they are trying to charge $650 dollars to fix it ( $120 in parts and maybe 1 1/2 hrs work).....this needs to be recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10712796, filed 2015-04, 74,000 miles“My 2009 f 150 rolled backwards down a hill when in park with the engine off and no one inside. I took it to the dealer (under warranty) but they scratched their head and said use the emergency brake. I learned others (google search) had the same thing happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10303259, filed 2010-01, 22,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10214754Jun 21, 2022Some 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…
- 10127405Nov 2, 2017Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset…
- 10099463Mar 14, 20172009-2017 vehicles equipped with a 6r80, 6r100, 6r140 automatic transmission have an updated main control valve body overhaul procedure. Refer to workshop manual (wsm), section…
- 10092370Aug 16, 2016Some 2004-2014 f-150 and 2006-2008 mark lt vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive (4wd) may exhibit noisy or engaged front hubs when operating in two-wheel drive (2wd) mode…
- 10204997Mar 1, 20164R75E Transmission - Grinding/Whine/Vibration/Gear Slippage - Serrvice Kit available
- 10075262Mar 1, 20164R75E TRANSMISSION - GRINDING/WHINE/VIBRATION/GEAR SLIPPAGE - SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE ISSUE A service kit has been released to assist with proper repair of the 4R75E transmission…
- 10056701Aug 21, 2014Ford/lincoln/mercury: failure of planetary gear assembly is due to transmission, on certain vehicles, exhibiting grinding, gear slippage, whine type noise, vibration, while…
- 10056191May 1, 2014Ford/lincoln/mercury: the indicator may illuminate overdrive off and/or slipping in 3rd or no 4th gear, due to direct clutch failure and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0733…
- 10055783Apr 7, 2014Lincoln/mercury/ford: there is fluid leaking around the transmission bulkhead connector sleeve, from the transmission. Model 2009-10 expedition, explorer, explorer sport trac…
- 10039051Mar 8, 2011Ford: with cold weather, the gear selector may require extra effort. There may be snow buildup on the shift lever. 2009-2011 f150.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 24% |
| 2024 | 58 | 30% |
| 2023 | 159 | 38% |
| 2022 | 162 | 27% |
| 2021 | 322 | 31% |
| 2020 | 360 | 49% |
| 2019 | 741 | 55% |
| 2018 | 1,019 | 44% |
| 2017 | 557 | 38% |
| 2016 | 615 | 29% |
| 2015 | 434 | 25% |
| 2014 | 426 | 28% |
| 2013 | 1,346 | 45% |
| 2012 | 682 | 38% |
| 2011 | 829 | 38% |
| 2010 | 121 | 14% |
| 2009 | 33 | 10% |
| 2008 | 50 | 14% |
| 2007 | 57 | 12% |
| 2006 | 46 | 8% |
| 2005 | 112 | 10% |
| 2004 | 232 | 11% |
| 2003 | 62 | 15% |
| 2002 | 53 | 6% |
| 2001 | 74 | 6% |
| 2000 | 47 | 4% |
| 1999 | 75 | 7% |
| 1998 | 83 | 6% |
| 1997 | 151 | 5% |
| 1996 | 26 | 8% |
| 1995 | 75 | 12% |
| 1994 | 56 | 8% |
| 1993 | 40 | 7% |
| 1992 | 28 | 6% |
| 1991 | 13 | 4% |
| 1990 | 13 | 5% |
| 1989 | 9 | 4% |
| 1988 | 8 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford F-150
54 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsBody and structure
34 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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