2009 Ford F-250 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Ford F-250 SD, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles.
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.
“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“While driving with fuel level between 1/8 and 1/4 tank, truck shut down completely. The 50 miles to empty indicator had illuminated approx. 2 miles before failure. Had truck towed to dealer and was forced to pay approx. $250 for diagnostic and tow. Dealer coordinated with Ford corporate and determined I drove truck until fuel was empty. Approx. 4 weeks later, truck shut down again. Dealer explained I would have to place a bet that the fuel indicator sensor was out of tolerance. They would have to remove fuel tank and check sensor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10440358, filed 2011-12, 21,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10034628Jul 1, 2010Ford: some trucks with 6.4l engine will run rough, smokes, or no start due to gasoline or alcohol in the fuel. Gasoline/alcohol lack the lubricity of diesel fuel and will cause…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 31 | 24% |
| 2021 | 44 | 26% |
| 2020 | 64 | 24% |
| 2019 | 50 | 4% |
| 2018 | 21 | 5% |
| 2017 | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 | 29 | 10% |
| 2015 | 34 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 4 | 19% |
| 2012 | 6 | 11% |
| 2011 | 13 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 26 | 9% |
| 2004 | 38 | 15% |
| 2003 | 24 | 13% |
| 2002 | 10 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford F-250 SD
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford F-250 SD
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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