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Ford F-250 SDModel year report

2009 Ford F-250 SD Problems

Complaints
23filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
30,507miles, 21 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Ford F-250 SD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2009 Ford F-250 SD. The part named most often is steering, with 7 complaints (30% of the total), followed by suspension (7) and engine cooling (5). 21 of the complaints include a mileage, and 62% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 30,507 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 37 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Also reported: Tires (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Steering: “I'm a life time Ford truck owner and have never been so disappointed in my life and ready to purchase from a competitor. The title death wobble is very true and Ford really needs to pay attention because it will cost someone their life. If I wasn't 65 years old and an experienced driver the multiple times I've experienced this could have killed me. I have replaced everything involving the suspension, tires, struts, rods, having multiple alignments, etc.. And nothing has fixed this mess. Ford needs to fix this. …”

NHTSA complaint #10548528, filed 2013-10, 118,000 miles

Suspension: “Hit a small bump and truck shakes violently. Shaking does not stop until vehicle is slowed down or completely stopped. It has happened 14 times at speeds ranging from 40 MPH to 75 MPH. Alignment is fine, tires balanced and at 50% life, new shocks, new steering damper and suspension components show no sign of wear. Despite this, problem persists and is actually becoming more frequent.”

NHTSA complaint #10693421, filed 2015-03, 151,500 miles

Engine cooling: “2009 Ford super duty: this vehicle completely shut down engine on (3) different occasions while I was driving it. No steering, brakes or control of vehicle was completely lost. I have taken it to Ford dealer on every occasion and they said they cannot duplicate the problem. Dangerous. We installed a flight data recorder on the vehicle today to monitor and record this so when it happens again Ford cannot deny the facts nd evade the responsibility.”

NHTSA complaint #10362871, filed 2010-10, 25,000 miles

Wheels: “While driving north on rt 95, every time you make a left curve the truck shook unmercifully. We would have to pull off & come to a complete stop for this to stop happening. Mind you we are outside of baltimore at one time praying that no one would hit us!!! The truck is at a Ford dealership as we speak, trying to figure out the problem. Naturally its shocks (not covered by warranty) steering stabilizer rotate & balance tires. But now that I've read your other complaints I see I'm not alone. We only have 45,00 on the truck, there should be no need for any of this expense yet!!! …”

NHTSA complaint #10621893, filed 2014-08

Mileage when problems were reported

62% of the 21 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,460 and 86,000 miles.

19%0–1019%10–2524%25–505%50–7514%75–10010%100–15010%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (21 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 30,507 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2009201020115201220132014201520162017
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Ford F-250 SD in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 37 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 37 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford F-250 SD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20269128———Too new
2025173,1068———Too new
2024406,0004——Too new to compareToo new
2023444,50016——54 · TypicalToo new
202212739,00017——68 · MoreRising
202116745,95012——77 · MoreRising
202026751,49814——93 · MoreRising
20191,16520,20011——100 · MoreFalling
201839928,0009——100 · MoreFalling
20171,15529,00014——100 · MoreFalling
201629163,0003——45 · TypicalStable
201529669,3612——45 · TypicalFalling
20142668,5000——0 · FewerStable
20132142,0000———Falling
20125755,1180——0 · FewerStable
201112234,5000——25 · FewerStable
20103244,5180——0 · FewerStable
20092330,5070———Stable
200814143,9100——14 · FewerStable
20075430,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200627440,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200529541,4503——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200425455,8382——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200317849,0004——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200224575,0003——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200128874,2542——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200023379,1502——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199924997,0002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19973995,0002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199611104,0001———Not enough data
19959157,6051———Not enough data

All Ford F-250 SD model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Ford F-250 SD have?

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2009 Ford F-250 SD as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Ford F-250 SD is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 7 complaints (30% of the total), followed by suspension with 7.

Has the 2009 Ford F-250 SD been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Ford F-250 SD reported?

Among the 21 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 30,507 miles and the middle half falls between 16,460 and 86,000 miles; 62% 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.

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.